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Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninRacy acidityDryCrisp And Clean finish

Aroma: fresh raspberry, violet, rose, crushed pepper

Palate: juicy red berry, fresh tannin, herbal, clean finish

Valle dell'Acate's varietal Frappato shows the grape at its most approachable: vibrant raspberry and violet aromas, light body, zero oak, a wine for fresh enjoyment.

What it pairs with

  • Pizza margherita Light body and fresh acidity make this the ideal Sicilian pizza companion.More wines for pizza →
  • Insalata caprese Frappato's raspberry freshness complements ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.
  • Grilled vegetables A versatile summer red that works across light grilled vegetable dishes.More wines for vegetables and salads →

With cheese

Provola dei Nebrodi Our pick Qualigeo says tradition cooks the provola all'argentiera, with garlic, anchovies and a little vinegar. That salty, sharp richness wants a light red with fresh acidity, and Frappato's red berries, low tannin and high acidity fit.

How to serve Valle dell'Acate Il Frappato

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pizza margherita, Insalata caprese, Grilled vegetables. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Valle dell'Acate introduced a varietal Frappato alongside the DOCG blend to showcase the grape's individual character. Steel-only aging preserves the fresh, aromatic, lightest expression of Frappato.

  1. 2001First varietal Il Frappato from organic estate Frappato vineyards

Facts

Producer
Valle dell'Acate · visiting guide
Grapes
Frappato (100%)
Classification
Vittoria DOC
Oak
Aged in stainless steel to preserve aromatic freshness
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 14-20 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage
First vintage
2001
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Valle dell'Acate Il Frappato

What does Valle dell'Acate Il Frappato taste like?

On the nose, fresh raspberry, violet, rose, crushed pepper. On the palate, juicy red berry, fresh tannin, herbal, clean finish. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, racy acidity with a crisp and clean finish. Valle dell'Acate's varietal Frappato shows the grape at its most approachable: vibrant raspberry and violet aromas, light body, zero oak, a wine for fresh enjoyment.

When should I drink Valle dell'Acate Il Frappato?

Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Valle dell'Acate Il Frappato?

Pizza margherita is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Insalata caprese and Grilled vegetables. Light body and fresh acidity make this the ideal Sicilian pizza companion.

What grapes are in Valle dell'Acate Il Frappato?

The blend is Frappato (100%). The wine is classified as Vittoria DOC.

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