{"product_id":"donnafugata-florimundi-cerasuolo-di-vittoria-docg-2023-sicily-italy","title":"Donnafugata \"Florimundi\" Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG 2023 (Sicily, Italy) - [JS 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiacomo Rallo, the fourth generation of a family with over 170 years of experience in quality wine, founded Donnafugata in 1983 together with his wife Gabriella. Today, their children José and Antonio lead the company and a team of people focused on excellence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn eastern Sicily, on the northern slope of Mount Etna, Donnafugata has 86 acres of vineyards with native grapes such as Carricante and Nerello Mascalese; in the territory of Vittoria DOC, the latest generation winery is surrounded by 103 acres of Nero d’Avola and Frappato.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWith delicate floral and fruity notes, it stands out for its smoothness; served chilled, this unusual red also goes well with fish. Floramundi embodies the harmonious balance of Cerasuolo di Vittoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoutheastern Sicily, on the Estate of the Municipality of Acate and in other particularly suitable areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevalence of soils with altitude of 120 to 240 metres a.s.l., generally sandy interspersed with a substrate of limestone tuff and soils of medium texture. Warm\u003cbr\u003etemperate climate, mitigated in the summer by a sea breeze and good variations in temperature between night and day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) training with spurred cordon pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe beginning of winter saw slightly above-average temperatures between\u003cbr\u003eDecember and January, which were offset by the arrival of cold weather and heavy\u003cbr\u003erainfall in February. All in all, a total of 421 mm of rainfall was recorded, as compared with the average of 416 mm.\u003cbr\u003eThanks to their position between the sea and the Hyblaean Mountains, the\u003cbr\u003evineyards benefitted from cool sea breezes and good variations in temperature between night and day, also during the hottest periods of summer. The Nero d’Avola and Frappato grapes reached the desired levels of ripeness and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe harvest began in the youngest vineyards in the first ten days of September and concluded in the final week of the month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking and Ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation is carried out in steel with maceration on the skins at a controlled\u003cbr\u003etemperature. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in tanks for around 9 months and then in the bottle for at least 15 months.\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy at its best within 3-4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn intense ruby red colour with brilliant purple tints, Floramundi 2023 has fruity aromas, including hints of cherry and plum, together with fresh floral notes; the bouquet opens to balsamic and spicy nuances. Thanks to the fine and integrated tannins, the smoothness of this wine on the palate makes it pleasantly juicy. Floramundi embodies the harmonious balance of Cerasuolo di Vittoria (August 28, 2025).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalytical Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: Nero d’Avola and Frappato\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol 13.5%\u003cbr\u003eTotal Acidity 5.7 g\/l\u003cbr\u003epH 3.45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A ripe and smoky style with roasted black pepper and blueberries. Though light- to medium-bodied, this has good weight, showing fruit pulp, moderate acidity and firm, chalky tannins. Drink now.\" (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREAKTHRU","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53573725880685,"sku":null,"price":36.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-17170000.png?v=1784332820","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/donnafugata-florimundi-cerasuolo-di-vittoria-docg-2023-sicily-italy","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}