This is a juicy and bright red from the southern coast of Sicily. Frappato is the native grape of the area and yields delicious and easy drinking reds like this one. The bouquet is redolent of sweet cherries and strawberries with hints of rose, anise and black pepper. Lively and bright on the palate, the juicy red fruits are followed by subtle floral, licorice, and savory spice tones. Give it a light chill and enjoy it with your favorite grilled foods or just sip and savor its balance and zesty style.
Valle dell’ Acate, Vittoria Frappato (Sicily, Italy) Frappato 2012
By Wayne Belding