This is a rare and exclusive variety cultivated according to the criteria of sustainability and organicity, in only a few hectares in the whole of Sicily, which reaches its ultimate expression in the red sands of Vittoria, not far from the sea. An aromatic and pleasing red wine as are few others, the perfect synthesis between tradition and new trends.

Territories & Wineries


Frappato
Vittoria D.O.C.
100% Frappato
2019 | WinesCritic.com | 91 |
2018 | Vinepair | Fourth Best wines 2020 |
Wine Enthusiast | 93 | |
James Suckling | 91 | |
Vinous | 91 | |
Wine Spectator | 91 | |
2017 | James Suckling | 92 |
Sakura | Medaglia d'Argento | |
Wine Advocate | 87 | |
2016 | Vinous | 93 |
Jancis Robinson | 15,5 | |
Wine Enthusiast | 90 | |
2015 | Vinous | 93 |
Wine Enthusiast | 90 | |
James Suckling | 90 | |
Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 89 | |
Wine Spectator | 90 | |
2014 | Wine Enthusiast | 90 |
Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 88 | |
Vinous | 88 | |
Wine Spectator | 88 | |
Decanter World Wine Awards | Commended (85 pt) | |
Gambero rosso | Bere Bene - Oscar Qualità prezzo | |
Jancis Robinson | 15 | |
2013 | James Suckling | 92 |
Wine Review Online | 90 | |
Wine Enthusiast | 88 | |
Gambero rosso | Bere Bene - Oscar Qualità prezzo |
Altimetry
70
Above sea level

Climate
23°Average temperature

Farming system
Spurred cordon
Planting density
4.500 vines per hectare
Now
30.6°C
Cloudiness | 19% |
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Humidity | 45% |
Wind | 6mh ↓↙ |

- 2013
- 2014
- 2015
- 2016
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Climate
Cerasuolo has outdone itself. Ideal weather conditions for the whole year. A cool July and August, with a single rainfall refreshing the soil and cleansing the summer grapes. Perfect grapes. Nero d’Avola rich and full of character, very aromatic Frappato. We also extended the maceration a little to produce a slightly more intense Cerasuolo than usual – we shall see! -
Dry harvest and rich and intense wines helped by the decidedly milder temperatures in July and, in general, in the whole vegetative period. For July-September it is the vintage with the most sunshine (light required for the grapes to ripen) together with a July-September period either below average or average for temperatures. September with little rainfall forced us to wait a little for the harvest, thus the ideal conditions for the ripening and the tardiest harvest of the past few years. In search of the perfect balance.
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A super vintage in the south-east. An extraordinary harvest at Vittoria for aromas, colors (which are not the strong point of this district) and balance, thanks to the climatic conditions in our marine areas.
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The territory of Vittoria , as in all the south-east, has suffered an extraordinary lack of rain after good rainfall in 2015. Emergency irrigation during the summer (which we always consider an indispensable agricultural practice and, if well managed, fundamental for the quality of grapes and wine), some good rain at the beginning of September and a generally cool summer saved the harvest. As a result the grapes were extremely healthy, giving us a lower production but with rich coloured wines; Frappato, with particular aroma and colour and better results than the Nero d’Avola, which is a little stiff but also has fascinating tones and floral notes.

Time of Harvest
20
september

Vinification
Destalking followed by 7 days lying on the skins, after a particularly soft pressing with the basket press (vertical press), malolactic fermentation in stainless steel vats, where it matures until bottling


Alcohol Content
13,5%vol.

Aging Capacity
To drink at once or keep for 2-3 years