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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
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
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Pizza margherita
Light body and fresh acidity make this the ideal Sicilian pizza companion. -
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.
How to serve Valle dell'Acate Il Frappato
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 2001: First 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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