Valle dell'Acate Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

 The Valle dell’Acate winery and vineyards are located in South Eastern Sicily  in the Acate commune within the province of Ragusa. Even more specifically, their vines grow in the Contrade of Bidini Soprana and Sottana. This Frappato comes from predominantly clay soils, so it is powerful when compared to other producers' styles. It still, however, displays the quintessential and desirable Frappato characteristics: rose petals, ripe strawberry, mineral, white pepper, cinnamon, pomegranate.

aged in barrels and tonneaux for 12 months; bottle-aged for at least 9 months, low sulfur

Gaetana Jacono has carefully and intentionally positioned herself and the winery as spokeswomen for elevated Sicilian wines that portray territory. She pushed the winery to international recognition, with her visions of bottling Vittoria wines made from single contrade and vineyards. She firmly believes that these wines can be cellared and aged earning them  a place in the wine world with other premium bottlings. 

The vineyards are located in a splendid area of south-eastern Sicily, characterized by a hot and dry climate, mitigated by the presence of the sea breezes. The vines reach up to 250m asl, and the proximity to the ocean truly brings down the evening temperatures. The estate is certified organic and goes beyond to incorporate more regimented sustainable practices (such as careful monitoring of energy waste in the cellar). Under Gaetana, Valle dell’Acate has invested in zoning work, which investigates soil structures and types. The excavations and analysis uncovered 7 different soil types in her vineyards (see the Cittavino & Co. Valle dell'Acate write up under Italian wine regions->producers->Sicily)