The 2013 Vittoria Frappato Mandragola is a thin and simple wine with vinous aromas of easy cherry and raspberry. It shows simple line and easy-drinking appeal. Frappato is a light and fruit-forward red grape from Sicily that pairs easily with fish or white meat. Drink 2014-2016. Paolo Cali offers a good range of entry-level wines from the Vittoria appellation, Sicily’s main platform for the Frappato grape. Importers: Oliver McCrum Wines, www.omwines.com; RWK Imports, www.rwkimports.com

Frappato is a light and fruit-forward Sicilian grape that makes a crisp and refreshing red wine that is often served slightly chilled with pasta or fish. Paolo Cali shows deep expertise with the variety and offers an extremely food-friendly expression with bright berry nuances.——M.L.(5/1/2010)—— 86

Light in color and density, Frappato should be consumed slightly chilled with cold cuts or salads. This is a successful and well-priced expression of the native Sicilian variety that offers small berry aromas with background tones of pistachio, marzipan and cherry liqueur. ——M.L.(2/1/2009)—— 85