Irmàna Frappato

Irmàna FrappAto

Frappato’s freshness on the palate gives it a very smooth and persistent aromatic finish. Subtle hints of wild strawberry stand out on the nose, typical of this native grape variety that is appreciated all over the world. Best served slightly chilled for summer aperitifs.

Corvo Terroir

The best areas for growing Corvo Frappato Bio grapes are in the south-central part of Sicily

Production area

South-central Sicily

Grape variety

Organic Frappato

Interesting facts about Frappato

Frappato is a black grape variety native to the south-eastern part of Sicily and owes its name to a particular characteristic that makes it stand out among Sicilian red wines: it is ‘fruity’, an adjective that perfectly describes the wine made from this grape variety. The bunches are winged and compact, medium-sized and pyramid-shaped. The grapes are blue, irregular, with a thick skin.

Made into a varietal wine, Frappato has a light but bright ruby red colour. Frappato wines are moderately full-bodied, fresh and smooth on the palate, with distinct fruity and floral hints of strawberries and violets.

Harvest

From the first week to the fourth week of September

Vinification

The stalks are removed and the grapes are gently pressed. fter a gentle pressing, the grapes are transferred to the fermenting vat, where the temperature is controlled to initiate alcoholic fermentation and maceration of the skins. After fermenting, the skins are left to macerate in the wine for at least five days. The resulting wine then undergoes a natural malolactic fermentation and is left to rest on its own yeasts in tanks until it is bottled

Ageing

Once it has been bottled, it is kept in the cellars for a month before being put on the market

Alchol content

12,5 % VOL.

Serving temperature

14° - 16° C

Wine tasting sheet

Colour

Vibrant red with purple tinges

Bouquet

Intense notes of strawberry, blackberry and wild sour cherry

Flavour

Aromatic juiciness and freshness abound on the palate. Perfectly balanced taste with aromas of red berries, rich and enveloping on the palate

Pairings

Mediterranean cuisine

Pasta pies

Grilled meats

Medium mature cheeses