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Frappato IGP wine — Agricola Cos winery — Dionysus
Red

Frappato IGP

by Agricola Cos · Sicily, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesFrappato
Alcohol11.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthMedium
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at14–16 °C
Keeps for7 years
Bottled in0.75 l
FarmingNatural wine
Certified organic winery ·Suolo e Salute
Agricola CosSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in an organic vineyard in the Vittoria area of southeastern Sicily, at 220–240 m above sea level. The varied, medium-textured soils comprise Pliocene-era sub-Apennine sands, limestone and silica, with layers of clay and tuff. The vines average 15 years of age.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in late September and October. Spontaneous fermentation takes place on the skins in glass-lined cement tanks.

Ageing

The wine rests in the same glass-lined cement tanks for 12 months, followed by further ageing in bottle in the winery’s cellars.

Tasting profile

Fresh and lively, with crisp red-fruit and berry notes and an elegant character.