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Frappato is a red grape known for strawberry, red cherry, floral. Its best-known homes are Sicily.
Origin and history
Native to Sicily's south-east, around Vittoria in the province of Ragusa, where it has been grown for centuries.
Where it grows
Vittoria and the Ragusa area of south-east Sicily, with small plantings elsewhere on the island.
Structure
Light body, pale colour, low to soft tannins and fresh acidity: a juicy red that takes a light chill well.
Aromas, young and aged
Young: strawberry, red cherry, pomegranate, violet and rose. With age: best young, gaining dried flowers and spice.
Ageing
Drink within 1–4 years; Cerasuolo di Vittoria blends can last 5–8 years.
Also known as
Frappato di Vittoria.
Good to know
Blended with Nero d'Avola, it makes Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicily's only DOCG; its name 'cerasuolo' refers to the cherry colour.
Frappato wines to try
Real bottles from The Wine Library.
Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Sicily · Cerasuolo di Vittoria · Nero d'Avola, Frappato
Juicy and bright: red cherry, strawberry and gentle spice.
Food: Tuna, pasta alla Norma
Pianogrillo Curva Minore Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Sicily · Cerasuolo di Vittoria · Nero d'Avola, Frappato
Organic Sicilian blend: red berries and freshness.
Food: Tuna, pasta
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