The beauty of Sicily’s indigenous Frappato grape is evidenced here. Aged in both new and used barrels, it’s a delicious combination of floral, fruit and spice elements. Pure cherry, raspberry and strawberry fruits are enlivened by hints of fresh roses, cinnamon and vanilla. Its refined and sleek style is underlain by subtleties of wild herbs and a smoky, cured-meat nuance — the rugged Sicilian heritage showing through. Enjoy it with flavorful Mediterranean recipes or most anything off the grill.
Feudi del Pisciotto, Sicilia IGT (Sicily, Italy) Frappato 2011
By Wayne Belding