Vittoria

Wine from Vittoria comes out of Sicily, Italy, where it sits as a wine region.

Growers build the wines around Nero d’Avola, filling out the blend with Frappato and Inzolia.

Vines root into clay, limestone and sand.

The climate is mediterranean.

Red wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows vibrant, light and aromatic and showcasing crisp citrus notes.

Quality is codified by the DOC, which is worth reading off the label.

Producers worth knowing include Azienda Agricola Cos, Donnafugata and Planeta.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, pasta with tomato sauce, mild cheeses and seafood.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

Red: Vibrant.

White: Light and aromatic, Showcasing crisp citrus notes.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DOC

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Akrille Frappato Vittoria, Sicily, Italy
• Avide 'Riflessi di Sole' Vittoria, Sicily, Italy
• Azienda Agricola Cos Pithos Rosso di Vittoria, Sicily, Italy
• Azienda Agricola Cos Rosso di Vittoria, Sicily, Italy
• Azienda Agricola Portelli Frappato Vittoria, Sicily, Italy
• Donnafugata Bell'Assai Frappato Vittoria, Sicily, Italy
• Donnafugata Contesa dei Venti Vittoria, Sicily, Italy
• Gurrieri Nero d'Avola Vittoria, Sicily, Italy

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Pasta with tomato sauce
• Mild cheeses
• Seafood

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Nearby regions.

Vittoria: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Sicily guide.