95 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "Darkly alluring, savory and nearly sultry, the 2019 Cerasuolo di Vittoria Grotte Alte grumbles up with a blend of crushed ashen stones and black cherries complicated by exotic spice and dusty dried roses. It splashes easily across the palate, energized by a core of zesty acidity. Tart red berry fruits and mineral tones saturate throughout. This leaves a fascinating blend of tangerine and sour melon that keeps the mouth watering for more despite its grippy tannins as wild blueberry notes fade. The Grotte Alte remains a testament to the height to which Cerasuolo di Vittoria can achieve. Drink: 2025-2038. (Jun 2024)"
95 points James Button (Decanter): "Spending 48 months in French oak barrels, this 50/50 blend of Frappato and Nero d'Avola vines grown in Vittoria's limestone soils is flinty and reductive, with some floral cherry and herb slowly emerging. In the mouth its finesse is immediately clear, with precision of sour cherry and ripe blackberry supported by super-fresh acidity and a sleek shape. Perfumed notes mingle with some orange peel, herbs and fresh red berries, while the wood ageing has endowed the wine with an open-knit and airy texture. Superb. Drinking Window: 2024-2029. (12/13/24)"
95 points James Suckling: "An effortless, enticing and lively blend of nero d’avola and frappato. On the nose it shows aromas of raspberries, wild berries, warm herbs, crushed stones and some wafers. It’s medium-bodied with finely grained tannins and bright acidity. Subtle and vivid, with so much crunchy character at the center and a seamless, silky texture in the long finish. Drink or hold. (8/19/24)"
95 points James Button (Decanter): "Spending 48 months in French oak barrels, this 50/50 blend of Frappato and Nero d'Avola vines grown in Vittoria's limestone soils is flinty and reductive, with some floral cherry and herb slowly emerging. In the mouth its finesse is immediately clear, with precision of sour cherry and ripe blackberry supported by super-fresh acidity and a sleek shape. Perfumed notes mingle with some orange peel, herbs and fresh red berries, while the wood ageing has endowed the wine with an open-knit and airy texture. Superb. Drinking Window: 2024-2029. (12/13/24)"
95 points James Suckling: "An effortless, enticing and lively blend of nero d’avola and frappato. On the nose it shows aromas of raspberries, wild berries, warm herbs, crushed stones and some wafers. It’s medium-bodied with finely grained tannins and bright acidity. Subtle and vivid, with so much crunchy character at the center and a seamless, silky texture in the long finish. Drink or hold. (8/19/24)"
| Product SKU | 349605 |
| Producer | Occhipinti |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| SubRegion | Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG |
| Varietal | Other Red Blends |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 50% Nero d’Avola and 50% Frappato |
| ABV | 13.0% |
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