In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninRacy acidityDryMineral, Long For Its Weight finish

Aroma: fresh raspberry, rose hip, white pepper, chalk mineral

Palate: fresh red fruit, cranberry, earthy, delicate tannin

Occhipinti's varietal Frappato is perhaps the finest expression of the variety: achingly delicate, chalk-mineral, fresh raspberry and rose-hip with extraordinary tension for its light weight.

What it pairs with

  • Chilled seafood platter
    Serve slightly cool; the wine's lightness and acidity work across clams, prawns and squid.
  • Tuna carpaccio with capers
    Frappato's delicate red fruit and mineral acidity complement raw tuna.
  • Soft cheese with honey
    Low tannin and pure fruit make this a gentle pairing with fresh or soft ripened cheeses.

History

Occhipinti has produced varietal Frappato since her first vintage in 2004, establishing it alongside the SP68 blend as the dual calling-card of the estate. The single-varietal bottling shows the unique qualities of the grape without the grounding of Nero d'Avola.

  1. 2004 — First varietal Il Frappato bottled alongside SP68

Facts

Producer
Arianna Occhipinti
Grapes
Frappato (100%)
Classification
Vittoria DOC
Oak
Aged in large old chestnut and oak casks, 8-10 months
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 24-34 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
2004
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Tags

biodynamic dry frappato hidden gem light body low tannin medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion summer old world organic pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese pairs with white fish price trade up racy acid single vineyard still red
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