A certified organic wine of which some 80,000 bottles were made, the Valle dell'Acate 2020 Sicilia Vittoria Il Frappato is both informal and elegant. The Frappato grape is a true star in the wide constellation of Sicilian grapes and should not be overlooked, especially if you love tonic, lean and silky wines that are generally Pinot Noir-adjacent. Valle dell'Acate makes one of the very best expressions, and this vintage is the standout. True to form, it shows wild berry, sour cherry and earth. There is some caper or green olive as well, and although the alcohol content registers a mild 13%, you feel the pinch of that Sicilian sunshine nonetheless.

A light, fragrant red, with lots of wild sage and lemon oil aromas leading the way, alongside bright notes of macerated cherry and orange peel. Modest finish. Drink now. 6,600 cases made, 350 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / South / Sicily / Vittoria Select to Add