Nicosia Fondo Filara Frappato 2016

Nicosia Fondo Filara Frappato 2016

Nicosia, 0,75 l - 12.50%
100% Frappato

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Sicily - Italy
Red organic still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Nicosia Fondo Filara Frappato 2016
Created from an ancient grape variety typical of southeastern Sicily, this organic wine is distinctive for its pleasantly fragrant bouquet of fresh red fruits, raspberries and blueberries, while its taste is both lively and soft.

Colour

Vivid ruby red with violet highlights.

Bouquet

Pleasantly fragrant bouquet of fresh red fruits, raspberries and blueberries.

Flavour

Lively, fruity and smooth.

Pairing

Excellent partner for pasta dishes with tomato sauce, sweet and sour vegetables, or with the classic Neapolitan pizza. It is also a valid alternative to white wine when served with flavourful seafood dishes.

Meat
Game
Cheese

Features

Name Nicosia Fondo Filara Frappato 2016
Type Red organic still
Classification DOC Sicilia Frappato
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 12.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Frappato
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Origin Trecastagni (CT)
Climate Altitude: 200 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition Sandy soil.
Cultivation system Guyot
Harvest By hand into crates, in September.
Fermentation temperature 22-24 °C
Fermentation period 10-15 days
Vinification For approximately 10-15 days at a controlled temperature (22-24 °C). Maceration for 24 hours.
Ageing In stainless steel tanks and 1-2 months in the bottle.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Excellent partner for pasta dishes with tomato sauce, sweet and sour vegetables, or with the classic Neapolitan pizza. It is also a valid alternative to white wine when served with flavourful seafood dishes.

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xtraWine
89/100 
2016
Nicosia
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