Frappato (Italy)
Frappato is a typical grape varietal from Vittoria in the South East of Sicily.
Typical Flavors
 Cherry |
 Strawberry |
 Cranberry |
 Raspberry |
 Black Currant |
 Plum |
 Peach |
 Pepper |
 Roses |
 Lavender |
 Violets |
 Volcanic |
Oak Added Flavors:
 Oak |
 Bacon |
 Tobacco |
 Leather |
Frappato tastes like the Sun of Sicily.
Red Berries, Plum, Flowers, Pepper, Oak, Sweet Tobacco, Bacon, and Leather.
Profile
Frappato is a juicy medium bodied red wine with medium tannins, good acidity and a fruity taste:
| BODY | Medium | ||
| TANNINS | Medium | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Olive Oil |
 Antipasti |
 Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Mushroom |
 Ham |
 Pizza |
 Bacon Burger |
 Chicken |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Frappato pairs well with Sicilian and Mediterranean Cuisine.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Antipasti. Tapas.
Pasta. Pizza.
Risotto with Meat or Mushroom Sauce.
Hamburger. Bacon Burger.
Roasted or Grilled Meat.
Cheese:
Ragusano. Pecorino. Caciocavallo.
Sicilian Specialities:
Chicken with Herbs.
If You Like Frappato
You Might Also Like:
| Barbera (Italy) |
| Cabernet Franc (France) |
| Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Chianti (Italy) |
| Dolcetto (Italy) |
| Frappato (Italy) |
| Garnacha (Spain) |
| GSM Wines (France) |
| Rioja Crianza (Spain) |
| Teroldego (Italy) |
The Ideal Glass
The Burgundy glass is the perfect glass for light and fruity red wines.
The glass is broader than other red wine glasses.
The larger bowl has the function of accumulating the aromas of delicate red wines. It also allows a proper swirling, channeling aromas upward.
In addition, the style of the glass directs the wine to the tip of your tongue
for a better reception of the tastes.
About Frappato
Frappato di Vittoria is often blended with Nero D'Avola to create the only Sicilian DOCG wine Cerasuolo di Vittoria.
Frappato and Nero D'Avola are two indigenous grapes from Sicily. DNA studies have shown genetic relationship to Sangiovese.
Producers: Arianna Occhipinti.
Sicilia (Sicily)
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean. The capital is Palermo.
It is known for old ruins, sandy beaches, seafood, and the Marsala dessert wine.
Sicily is also well respected for the dry wines of Etna and Vittoria.
Red Wines:
Cerasuolo
Etna Rosso
Frappato
Nerello Mascalese
Nero d'Avola
White Wines:
Carricante
Cataratto
Etna Bianco
Fiano
Grillo
Inzolia
Malvasia Secco
Sicilia Bianco
Rosé Wines:
Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Nero d'Avola Rosato
Dessert Wines:
Primary Grapes:
35% Cataratto
15% Nero d'Avola
