Amarone della Valpolicella and Cerasuolo di Vittoria: the power of appassimento meets the aromatic balance of Nero d’Avola and Frappato. Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG and Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG represent two radically different interpretations of Italian red wine. Amarone comes from Veneto and is shaped by appassimento, the controlled drying of grapes before fermentation. Cerasuolo di Vittoria comes from southeastern Sicily and is built on the partnership between Nero

Wine Pairing: Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG Wine at a Glance Region: Sicily Classification: DOCG Wine Style: Dry red Principal Grapes: Nero d’Avola and Frappato Typical U.S. Retail Range: $24–$40 per 750 ml Premium / Limited Range: $45–$70+ Zafferano & Co. Wine Rating: 95/100 What Is Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG? Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG is best understood through origin, grape composition and table use rather than through color alone. The denomination reflects a regional relati