COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Frappato
PRODUCER
Cuvage Srl
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barone Montalto Frappato is a red wine from Terre Siciliane IGT, produced by Cuvage Srl from the 2023 vintage. The wine is made exclusively from the Frappato grape, an indigenous Sicilian varietal. Cuvage Srl, established in 2000, is known for its commitment to producing elegant wines, and Barone Montalto represents their focus on Sicilian terroir. The region's climate and soil are particularly suited to Frappato cultivation, contributing to the grape's distinctive profile. The 2023 vintage is characterized by its lively and fruit-forward expression.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Frappato is one of Sicily's oldest indigenous red grape varieties.
Fact 02
The name 'Frappato' is thought to derive from the Latin 'frangere', meaning 'to break', possibly referencing the grape's thin skin.
Fact 03
This wine is aged without oak, allowing its pure fruit character to shine through.
Fact 04
It's a wine designed for early enjoyment, celebrating freshness and vibrancy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barone Montalto Frappato is produced using stainless steel fermentation, a technique chosen to preserve the grape's natural fruitiness and aromatic intensity. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging without oak. This method is employed to ensure the pure expression of the Frappato varietal and the Sicilian terroir, resulting in a wine characterized by its freshness and vibrant fruit profile.
