Frappato
Best known in Vittoria, Sicily
Sicily's most charming light red. Bright strawberry, cherry and floral notes, soft tannins and a fresh finish. Lovely served slightly cool, and blended with Nero d'Avola in Cerasuolo di Vittoria.
Cortese Sabuci Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
£22.9575cl
Why you'll love it
Crafted from 60% Nero d'Avola and 40% Frappato, this organic wine is aged for six months in a combination of barriques and casks, showcasing the unique terroir of Sicily's only DOCG wine.
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- CountryItaly
- RegionSicily
- GrapeFrappato, Nero d'Avola
- StyleBig & full
- Vintage2023
- Alcohol13.5%
- Organic
What it tastes like
A vibrant red with aromas of ripe cherry, strawberry, and pomegranate, complemented by subtle notes of cocoa, leather, and caramel. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins and a mineral finish.
Light
Full
Lovely with
- SteakRibeye · Côte de boeuf · Steak frites
- LambRoast leg · Rack of lamb · Slow shoulder
- Roast meatsSunday roast · Roast beef · Carvery
- VenisonVenison loin · Haunch · Venison stew
Pairs well with grilled meats, roast lamb, and aged cheeses.
The grapes
Nero d'Avola
Best known in Sicily
Sicily's leading red grape. Ripe black cherry, plum and spice, with soft tannins and good acidity to keep it lively. It comes in fresh, fruity styles for easy drinking as well as richer, oak-aged versions that will happily sit in the cellar.
Where it's from
Sicily
Italy
Italy's sleeping giant is wide awake. Nerello Mascalese from Etna's volcanic slopes produces wines of haunting elegance that have woken the wine world up. Nero d'Avola, Grillo and Catarratto add depth to a region that now makes some of Italy's most exciting bottles.
Meet the producer
Cortese
Sicily, Italy
A Sicilian estate in Contrada Sabuci, Vittoria, making wine since 1930 and farming organically. Love Wine stocks four: an orange wine, a Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, a skin-contact Vanedda Bianco and a Carricante.
More from Cortese →The story behind it
Produced by Azienda Agricola Cortese, located in the Contrada Sabuci of Vittoria, Sicily. The estate has been producing wines since 1930 and focuses on organic viticulture.
If you like these, you'll love this: Fans of structured reds like Chianti Classico or Priorat will appreciate this wine's depth and complexity.
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