FRAPPATO CATALANO 75 CL

FRAPPATO D.O.C SICILIA

Grapes Used: Frappato 100%

Location: Buteresi hills – Arancio Mautana district – 350m above sea level

Soil: Calcareous-gypsum mixed with marly clays

Vineyard: 4,000 vines/ha arranged east-west with Guyot pruning

Harvest: Manual at the end of September – 6 tonnes/ha

Agronomic Practices: Manual cultivation without the use of chemical substances, organic farming techniques employed.

Vinification: Maceration on the skins and use of natural yeasts, malolactic fermentation carried out.

Ageing: In stainless steel for about 1 year, 6 months in the bottle

Organoleptic Characteristics: Purple-red colour; aromas of pomegranate, red fruits, pink pepper; elegant and balanced taste; velvety tannins