Underdog Grape · Italy

Frappato

Frappato is a pale, floral, low-tannin Sicilian red you can chill in July. If you love Pinot Noir but not its price, this is the bottle to reach for.

Tasting profile
Wild strawberry and violets over bright acidity, so light you can chill it and still taste everything.
Where it grows
Vittoria, Sicily, Italy
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Vittoria, Sicily, Italy

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