Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Gulfi - 2023

Cerasuolo di Vittoria Gulfi is produced in the town of Chiaramonte in the south east side of Sicily. Beside the delicious wine made here, this area has a lot of history. You can visit archeological sites from the bronze age as well as the Greek, the Roman ages. The town was completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1693 and, after that, fully rebuilt. Gulfi farms organically and has a non-interventionist philosophy of winemaking (e.g., they use native yeasts). This careful stewardship is evident in the glass. Made from 50% Frappato and 50% Nero d'Avola it shows blackberry and cherry notes with a hint of spice, all bolstered by a lively acidity. It's a great weeknight wine, playful and delicious all on its own or paired with seafood and pasta sauces. A true pleasure to drink.