Valle Dell'Acate Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2008

Cerasuolo di Vittoria is an easy-drinking blend of Nero d’Avola and Frappato (aged in oak) that pairs with pasta, veal or even a hearty hamburger with cheese, bacon and the works. This pretty wine shows nice heft and texture with a bright cherry close.

The 2008 Cerasuolo di Vittoria is 70% Nero d'Avola (aged in oak) and 30% Frappato (aged in steel), a marriage that works beautifully. The Frappato adds freshness and verve to the dark fruit of the Nero d'Avola. Menthol, licorice and spices develop on the mid-palate and finish, adding further complexity. This is another marvelous wine from Valle dell’Acate. Anticipated maturity: 2011–2014.

The 2008 Cerasuolo di Vittoria is 70% Nero d'Avola (aged in oak) and 30% Frappato (aged in steel), a marriage that works beautifully. The Frappato adds freshness and verve to the dark fruit of the Nero d'Avola. Menthol, licorice and spices develop on the mid-palate and finish, adding further complexity. This is another marvelous wine from Valle dellandrsquo;Acate. Anticipated maturity: 2011andndash;2014.

Cerasuolo di Vittoria is an easy-drinking blend of Nero dandrsquo;Avola and Frappato (aged in oak) that pairs with pasta, veal or even a hearty hamburger with cheese, bacon and the works. This pretty wine shows nice heft and texture with a bright cherry close.

Ruby-red. Rather inexpressive aromas of red cherry, herbs and strong oak. Then sweet and sappy in the mouth, with liqueur-like flavors of caramelly dark cherry and bitter chocolate. Plenty of density here, but not particularly complex, and showing too much oaky torrefaction. Finishes with firm, mounting tannins.