COS, 2023 Frappato, Terre Siciliane


Producer


Vintage

2023

Region

Italy

Appellation

Terre Siciliane IGT

Varietal

Frappato

Farming

Biodynamic, Low/No Sulfur Vinification

Vinification

Concrete Vat aged, Concrete Vat Fermented, Estate grown grapes, Hand harvested, Indigenous yeast fermented, Organically Grown Grapes

Soil Type

Chalky Limestone, Clay

Note

Returns early Jan

100% Estate grown organic Frappato from Vittoria area. 15+ year old vines, hand harvested.
300 meter elevation, flat exposition. Red clay soils with sand, silica and limestone.
Spontaneous fermentation on indigenous yeasts and aging in concrete vats for 8 months.
Bright red. Floral red berries and aromatic herbs on the nose and in the mouth. Enters bright and juicy with a fresh floral red berry finish that is nicely persistent. A lovely easygoing red.