Floramundi, Donnafugata

FLORAMUNDI

Denomination

Cerasuolo di Vittoria D.O.C.G.

Grapes

Nero d’Avola and Frappato

Production zone

south-east Sicily, in the territory of Acate

Territories

altitude 120-150 meters a.s.l.; gently sloping terrains; soils tending towards sandy interspersed with a substratum of calcareous tuff and medium-textured soils, tending towards clayey; pH 7.7, total limestone 21%

Vineyard

VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) training with spurred cordon pruning, leaving 6 to 10 buds per plant. Planting density 4,000-4,500 plants per hectare; yields of 7.0 – 8.0 quintals/hectare

Harvesting

the Frappato and Nero d’Avola were harvested during the second ten days of September

Vinification

fermentation in stainless steel with maceration on the skins for about 10 days at a temperature of 25°- 28° C (77- 82°F). After malolactic fermentation, aging in tank for 9 months and then in bottle for at least 3 months

Analysis data

alcohol 13.30 % vol., total acidity: 5.2 g/l., pH: 3.41

Tasting notes

brilliant cerasa (cherry in Sicilian), it offers an ample and fragrant bouquet with intense notes of red fruit (raspberries, strawberries and redcurrants) and pink flowers, combined with evident spicy scents of black pepper. The palate is fresh, fleshy and round, thanks to the soft tannins and pleasant persistence. A refined red with intriguing aromatic depth

Food & Wine

perfect to sip by the glass, it pairs with tasty first courses and grilled meat. It is also perfect with red tuna steak, roasted amberjack or other fish baked in the oven. Try with gourmet pizzas. Serve in medium-size glasses, it can be uncorked at time of serving, excellent at 16°C

Longevity

4-5 years

When you desire

To get everyone to agree with originality. An intriguing and reliable solution. To gratify yourself with style. To enjoy a relaxing moment

Dialogue with art

Floramundi is a fantastic figure of a woman who is giving the gift of wonderful interlacements of flowers and fruits with velvety tones. It is a dialogue between two souls, the elegant and sophisticated one of Floral Liberty, of which Vittoria is rich in testimonies, and the fascinating and suggestive one of the tradition of the Pupi Siciliani (Sicilian Puppets). A dialogue between Nero d’Avola and Frappato to listen to with pleasure. A refined artistic label for a prestigious denomination: Cerasuolo di Vittoria D.O.C.G.

First vintage

2016