In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninRacy acidityDryClean, Mineral finish

Aroma: fresh strawberry, raspberry, white pepper, rose petal

Palate: light red fruits, fresh herbs, mineral, crisp finish

Pure Frappato of haunting lightness: pale ruby, white-pepper-dusted red berry fruit, racy acidity and a mineral finish that evokes iron-rich Vittoria soils.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled tuna with caponata
    The wine's lightness and acidity bridge the oily fish with the sweet-sour vegetables.
  • Swordfish involtini
    Frappato's delicate red fruit complements grilled swordfish without overpowering.
  • Fresh ricotta with herbs
    Low tannin and vibrant acidity pair seamlessly with creamy fresh cheese.

History

COS began bottling Frappato as a varietal in the late 1980s, recognizing the grape's unique light-bodied quality before it gained wider attention. The biodynamic conversion amplified the mineral character that has made this one of Italy's most distinctive light reds.

  1. 1988 — First varietal Frappato bottled at COS
  2. 2001 — Biodynamic farming applied to Frappato vineyards

Facts

Producer
COS
Grapes
Frappato (100%)
Classification
Vittoria DOC
Oak
Aged in concrete vats and large Slavonian oak, approximately 8 months
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 18-26 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1988
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Tags

biodynamic dry frappato hidden gem light body low tannin medium term mood easygoing mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion summer old world organic pairs with oily fish pairs with soft cheese pairs with vegetable forward price trade up racy acid still red
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