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Occhipinti Il Frappato (Sicilia)
Sicilia · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Frappato
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Sicilia
- Appellation
- Sicilia
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- low
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
massas com molho vermelho · aves · atum grelhado · queijos leves
Rated vintages
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201290 pts
Tilled earth, game, red berry and orange peel aromas lead the nose on this concentrated wine. The ripe, savory palate delivers fleshy sour cherry, crushed raspberry, notes of baking spice, mineral and a suggestion of game. It's delicious, with an earthy charm that gives it a dis…
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201091 pts
If you love Pinot Noir, you should definitely try Sicily's Frappato grape. The crowning achievement of dynamic vintner Arianna Occhipinti, this wine portrays the variety in it's purest form. Dark ruby in color, notes of forest fruit, blue flower, spice and smoked bacon abound.