Akrille Tasting - Box

The four Akrille reds, the soul of south-eastern Sicily in a bottle. Two whites free: Grillo and Catarratto Lucido.

The Box contains:

• Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG – Akrille Red Wine
• Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG Taliari – Akrille Red Wine
• Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC – Akrille Red Wine
• Vittoria DOC Frappato – Akrille Red Wine
• Free: Grillo Sicilia DOC Akrille and Catarratto Lucido Sicilia DOC Akrille

Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

Cherry red with violet reflections. On the nose, fruity notes with hints of blueberry, morello cherry and blackberry. The taste is full, soft and enveloping, with red-fruit notes and a long finish. Ideal with red meat, game and mature cheeses such as Ragusano DOP.
Grape variety: Nero d'Avola / Frappato — serving temperature: 16/18°

Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG Taliari

Part of it matures in French oak tonneaux for about 8 months, then a further 10 months in steel and six months of refinement in the bottle. Deep cherry red; notes of blueberry, morello cherry and blackberry with an undertone of licorice. Full, warm and enveloping on the palate, well structured and balanced.
Grape variety: Nero d'Avola / Frappato — serving temperature: 18/20°

Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC

Deep ruby red. On the nose, fruity notes with hints of plum and morello cherry. On the palate, full and warm sensations, well balanced by a lively, sweet tannic structure; the finish carries hints of berry and cherry. Ideal with stew, roast beef and mature Ragusano DOP.
Grape variety: Nero d'Avola — serving temperature: 16/18°

Vittoria DOC Frappato

Bright cherry red. Floral notes of slightly withered flowers, spices and small red fruits such as blueberries, wild strawberries and blackberries. Fine tannins, with spicy, fragrant elements. Ideal with cured meats, dishes based on oily or raw fish, and fresh cheeses.
Grape variety: Frappato — serving temperature: 14/16°

The two whites, free

Grillo Sicilia DOC — straw yellow with greenish reflections, floral notes of white flowers and citrus, marked savouriness and minerality, an aftertaste of pear, pineapple and jasmine. Ideal with fried fish or vegetables, white meat and fresh cheeses.

Catarratto Lucido Sicilia DOC — bright straw yellow, on the nose hints of apricot and white-fleshed peach enriched with orange blossom, a broad taste with marked savouriness and minerality. Ideal with fish dishes, white meat and fresh cheeses.