2022 Valle dell’Acate Il Frappato [D91][JS91][WA91]

Producer: Valle dell’Acate Region: Sicily, Italy  Varietal: Frappato  Year: 2022 
Decanter, 91 Points 
“From vines in Vittoria, Ragusa, this Frappato is all charming red fruits – raspberry, pomegranate, wild strawberry – coupled with incisive acidity and a vertical palate. Fresh, vibrant and moreish.” 
James Suckling, 91 Points 
“Fresh and fruity red with aromas of strawberries, raspberries and cinnamon. Medium-bodied, crunchy and lightly chalky in texture. From organically grown grapes. Delicious now.” 
Wine Advocate, 91 Points 
“A terrific value proposition, the organic Valle dell’Acate 2022 Sicilia Vittoria Il Frappato shows a light appearance with shiny ruby colors. This wine is fragrant and punchy with lots of vibrant cherry fruit, wild berry and sour cassis. Hints of caper or green olive also appear. You get energy and tension in this easy-drinking red. Valle dell’Acate makes a really fun bottle of Frappato that hits all the right marks. Drink: 2023-2025.” 
Winemaker Notes: 
“Aromas are fresh and overpowering with hints of red fruits, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, violet flowers and sage. Fresh and vivacious flavors with a pleasant and persistent closing. Best paired with fresh and aged cheeses, Sicilian red tuna, sushi and sashimi.” 
Alcohol: 12.5% 
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