Which DOCG is produced from Nero d'Avola and Frappato?

Which DOCG is produced from Nero d'Avola and Frappato?

• A. Cerasuolo di Vittoria
• B. Aglianico del Vulture
• C. Primitivo di Manduria
• D. Fiano di Avellino

Answer: (A)

This question tests which DOCG is defined by a blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato. Cerasuolo di Vittoria is the only Sicilian DOCG made from these two grapes, traditionally in a Nero d'Avola–Frappato combination. Frappato contributes bright red fruit, perfume, and lighter body, while Nero d'Avola adds color, depth, and structure, yielding a balanced, medium-bodied red with good acidity. The other options come from different regions and use different grape varieties (Aglianico del Vulture from Aglianico; Primitivo di Manduria from Primitivo; Fiano di Avellino from Fiano), so they don’t fit the grape pair in question.

This question tests which DOCG is defined by a blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato. Cerasuolo di Vittoria is the only Sicilian DOCG made from these two grapes, traditionally in a Nero d'Avola–Frappato combination. Frappato contributes bright red fruit, perfume, and lighter body, while Nero d'Avola adds color, depth, and structure, yielding a balanced, medium-bodied red with good acidity. The other options come from different regions and use different grape varieties (Aglianico del Vulture from Aglianico; Primitivo di Manduria from Primitivo; Fiano di Avellino from Fiano), so they don’t fit the grape pair in question.