Gebbia Frappato
Vittoria > Sicily > IT
Frappato, 2021
The most delicate of Sicily's reds, Frappato grows well in the clay-based Terra Rossa and sandy soils, where it delivers perfumed aromas of fresh raspberries, candied sour cherry, fragrant tobacco and blossoming flowers. While most Frappato grows under the heavy Sicilian sun, the wines made from it are generally light, buoyant, and friendly - like this one. Gebbia is a collaborative effort between friends focusing on delicious, economical wines, all sourced from certified organic vineyards.
Vittoria > Sicily > IT
Frappato, 2021
The most delicate of Sicily's reds, Frappato grows well in the clay-based Terra Rossa and sandy soils, where it delivers perfumed aromas of fresh raspberries, candied sour cherry, fragrant tobacco and blossoming flowers. While most Frappato grows under the heavy Sicilian sun, the wines made from it are generally light, buoyant, and friendly - like this one. Gebbia is a collaborative effort between friends focusing on delicious, economical wines, all sourced from certified organic vineyards.
Vittoria > Sicily > IT
Frappato, 2021
The most delicate of Sicily's reds, Frappato grows well in the clay-based Terra Rossa and sandy soils, where it delivers perfumed aromas of fresh raspberries, candied sour cherry, fragrant tobacco and blossoming flowers. While most Frappato grows under the heavy Sicilian sun, the wines made from it are generally light, buoyant, and friendly - like this one. Gebbia is a collaborative effort between friends focusing on delicious, economical wines, all sourced from certified organic vineyards.
Grape: 100% Frappato
ABV: 13%
Story: Gebbia is a collaborative effort between friends focusing on delicious, economical wines, all sourced from certified organic vineyards. All the wines are produced as 100% pure grape expressions with minimal intervention and wine making in order to allow the characteristics of the varietal to shine through. Each of their bottles feature different marionette characters, further linking the wines to the island’s traditional culture. Winemaker Vito Lauria runs the operation in the Northwest of Sicily in a town called Alcamo, less than one hour west of Palermo. The fruit for this wine comes from Vittoria, where Frappato grapes ripen to a shade of purplish-blue so intense they almost glow. That deep color comes through in the wine too, a vivid shade that mirrors the wine’s powerful fruit aromas and flavor. While most Frappato grows under the heavy Sicilian sun, the wines made from it are generally light, buoyant, and friendly. Vito Lauria works to bring out the best, purest expression of all his wines, with a gentle press, a cool fermentation to preserve freshness, and eight months age in concrete.
Personality: Aromas of inky black plum, lot’s of fresh raspberry, fig, violet, and peppercorn. The palate is rich yet appealingly soft and vibrant, bursting with fruit leather notes, orange oil, and tamarind. Tannins make a late appearance on the finish, coloring in around lingering notes of dried fruits. Magnifico!
Harmony: Frappato is the perfect shoulder-season wine because you can serve it chilled or alongside rich, spice-driven foods.Think fall cuisine in the same way you might Beaujolais, a more famous light bodied red - powerfully flavored without being overbearing, and a versatile match for turkey or even quiche.