Wine at the Table
Cerasuolo di Vittoria
The short answer
Cerasuolo di Vittoria is a red Italian wine from Sicily, made from Nero d'Avola and Frappato. It tastes cherry, floral, medium body and pairs best with sausage and peppers, caponata and meatballs.
- Style
- Cherry, floral, medium body, Sicily
- Glass
- Wide-bowl red wine glass at 60°F / 16°C
- Strength
- About 13% ABV
Where it comes from
Sicily's only DOCG, blending Nero d'Avola with Frappato.
What you need
- Grape: Nero d'Avola and Frappato
- Region: Sicily
- Style: Cherry, floral, medium body
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 60°F / 16°C. Most kitchens are too warm — 15 minutes in the fridge helps.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: sausage and peppers, caponata and meatballs.
- 03
Larry's tip. Sicily in balance — sun and freshness.
Larry’s rule: Sicily in balance — sun and freshness.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Cerasuolo di Vittoria?
Cerasuolo di Vittoria pairs well with sausage and peppers, caponata and meatballs.
What grape is Cerasuolo di Vittoria made from?
Nero d'Avola and Frappato, grown in Sicily.
What does Cerasuolo di Vittoria taste like?
Cherry, floral, medium body.
What temperature should Cerasuolo di Vittoria be served at?
About 60°F / 16°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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