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Valle dell’Acate Il Frappato Vittoria 2022
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Valle dell’Acate Il Frappato 2022
Il Frappato is mostly from vineyards located in alluvial debris deposits along the Acate river, about 100meters above sea level. These are soils with medium-high permeability, dark brown in color, with a sandy-silty matrix and whitish calcareous pebbles. This soil structure allows good oxygenation of the very deep roots.
The Vittoria DOC rules allow Frappato to be a minimum of 85% Frappato, but Valle dell’Acate’s Il Frappato is 100% Frappato. This allows the typicity of the grape to shine. At 100% the grape yields a lovely, fresh and food-friendly wine.
Bright translucent ruby with purple hints. Pretty floral aromas of raspberry, red cherry, rose, fresh herbs. Explosive juicy red berry fruit. The delicate red fruit flavors continue on the palate with lovely texture and depth to its impressions of red fruit. All this aroma is supported by a zesty acidity.
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Valle dell’Acate Il Frappato Vittoria 2022
Produced in: Contrada Biddine Soprana e Sottana, Acate (RG) – Eastern Sicily
Appellation: D.O.C Vittoria Il Frappato
Grape Variety: 100% Frappato
Aging process: Steel vats for 6 months; bottle-aged for at least 3 months
Alcohol level: 13,5%
Color: Very clear ruby red
Aroma: Fragrant, fresh and overpowering; hints of red fruits, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, violet flowers and sage
Flavor: Very vivacious and fresh, particularly aromatic because of red fruit and rosebuds, a dry pleasant and persistent closing
Best paired with: Appetizers including fresh and aged cheeses, salamis, Sicilian red tuna, fish soup, mullet, sushi and sashimi Serve at: 14º-15º C, slightly fresher than the usual temperature for reds.
BLACK SOIL WITH WHITE PEBBLES: these vineyards are located at roughly 100 meters above sea level. The soil is black, relatively compact and riddled with white stones. The soil structure makes it possible for plant roots to oxygenate freely, extending down deep into the ground. The company produces a red wine here, Il Frappato, which draws complex perfumes and a decent acidity from the characteristics of the terrain.
Reviews
Wine Advocate – “A terrific value proposition, the organic 2022 Valle dell’Acate Il Frappato Sicilia Vittoria shows a light appearance with shiny ruby colors. This wine is fragrant and punchy with lots of vibrant cherry fruit, wild berry and sour cassis. Hints of caper or green olive also appear. You get energy and tension in this easy-drinking red. Valle dell’Acate makes a really fun bottle of Frappato that hits all the right marks. Drink 2023-2025.” (91 Pts)
Decanter – “From vines in Vittoria, Ragusa, this Frappato is all charming red fruits raspberry, pomegranate, wild strawberry coupled with incisive acidity and a vertical palate. Fresh, vibrant and moreish.” (91 Pts)
James Suckling – “Fresh and fruity red with aromas of strawberries, raspberries and cinnamon. Medium-bodied, crunchy and lightly chalky in texture. From organically grown grapes. Delicious now. ” (91 Pts)
| Weight | 4 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 4 × 4 × 12 in |
| Type | Wine |
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| Winery/Vintner | Valle dell'Acate |
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