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Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG - 2022
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG - 2022

Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG - 2022

Le Fontane was established in 2022 with the release of its first wine: Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico, Sicily’s most prestigious DOCG designation. This wine, a true expression of tradition and authenticity, carries the identity and name of the estate and marks the beginning of the Le Fontane legacy.

In the glass, it displays a bright ruby-red hue with garnet highlights. On the nose, it offers an expressive bouquet of red cherries, wild strawberries, and pomegranate, accented by floral notes of violets and subtle hints of earth and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, the wine is vibrant and well-balanced, featuring juicy red fruit flavors, delicate spices, and refined tannins. Its fresh acidity and minerality lend a lively structure, culminating in a persistent and harmonious finish.

Organic
Vegan
Biodynamic
  • Brand: Le Fontane
  • Region:Sicily
  • Sub-Region:Chiaramonte Gulfi
  • Varietal:50% Nero d’Avola, 50% Frappato
  • Color:Red
  • Alcohol:13.0%
  • Size:750ml

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  • Country:Italy
  • How much so2 added:40 mg/L
  • Climate:Chiaramonte Gulfi enjoys a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot days, cool nights, and low rainfall. Mild winters, warm springs, and dry summers create ideal conditions for producing Le Fontane wines with a balanced profile of ripeness, freshness, and elegance, which supports the principles of biodynamic agriculture.
  • Harvest Technique:Organic and biodynamic practices, manual labor, green harvesting. Guyot system and spur-pruned cordon training methods.
  • Soil:Medium-textured, composed of red-brown sand and sub-Apennine limestone.
  • Vineyard Size:Situated at 230 meters above sea level, the vineyard spans 3 hectares across three plots in Contrada Le Fontane, Vittoria.
  • Year Planted/Vine Age:2000, 2005, 2010 (average age: 20 years old)
  • Fermentation:Fermentation takes place in concrete tanks using indigenous yeasts, with extended skin maceration to enhance structure and complexity. The concrete naturally regulates temperature, while a fiberglass coating minimizes micro-oxygenation, preserving the wine’s fresh, vibrant character.
  • Elevage:Aged for 24 months in 30–40 hL Slavonian oak casks, followed by an additional 6 months in bottle to enhance elegance and harmony.
  • Winemaker Name:Giovanni Occhipinti, Giusto Occhipinti
  • Filtration:No
  • Fining:No
  • Total Production:500 cases per year
  • Sustainable Practice:Manual labor, dry farming, and green manure are employed, with no pesticides or chemical substances used in the vineyards or the winery.