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Castellucci Miano
Terre Siciliane Frappato
Frappato is a light wine, pale in color, with intense fruity aromas and a delicate bouquet reminiscent of wild strawberries. This mountain grown version highlights its freshness and persistence, making it a perfect red wine for summer. Best enjoyed slightly chilled.
Sustainable certified wine by 'SosTain Viva' (Italian Quality System of Sustainable Production).
Sustainable certified wine by 'SosTain Viva' (Italian Quality System of Sustainable Production).
Description
- Appellation
- Terre Siciliane IGP
- Region
- Sicily go to region
- Zone
- Valledolmo
- Varietals
- Frappato 100%
- Wine Type
- Red wine
Tasting Notes
Serving temperature 14/16 °C
Pairings Fish: Fish soups, seared tuna, fish couscous, and sushi. Meat and cheese: White meats, cured meats, and medium-aged cheeses. Vegetarian: Grilled vegetables and caponata.
Color Pale red
Nose Aromas of wild strawberries, raspberry, redcurrant, pomegranate, and cherries accompanied by hints of dog rose, pink pepper, and subtle marine notes
Palate On the palate it surprises with freshness and easy drinkability, lively structure, and elegant tannins
Frappato
- Vineyard extension
- 3 ha
- Year of planting
- 1985-1995
- Soil type
- Sandy, clayey, medium texture, with alkaline reaction due to the presence of active limestone
- Altitude
- 650 masl
- Grape yield per hectare tons
- 9
- Average production/year
- 6.600 btls
- Method of Harvest
- By Hand
- Organic status
- Sustainable CERTIFIED
- Type of yeast and fermentation
- Controlled fermentation with indigenous yeasts
- Length of maceration
- 6/8 days
- Vessel of fermentation
- Stainless steel
- Temperature of fermentation
- 22 °C
- Length of fermentation
- 6/8 days
- Vessel of aging
- Stainless steel tanks and bottle
- Length of aging
- Aged in stainless steel tanks for 3 months, followed by 2 months in bottle before release
- Malolactic Conversion
- Yes
- Vegan
- Yes
