Caruso E Minini Frapatto Nerello Mascalese 'Frappello'

Wine Type: Red
Vintage: 2021
Bottle Size: 750mL
Grape Variety: 50% Frappato, 50% Nerello Mascalese
Appellation: Terre Siciliane IGP
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily 
Producer: Caruso e Minini
Winemaker: Stefano Caruso & Giovanna Caruso
Vineyard: Hand-harvested vines in the Salemi area at 350m elevation
Soil: Calcareous-clay
Aging: 30% aged 4 months in 225L barriques; 70% aged 8 months in stainless steel
Farming: Sustainable
Alcohol: 13.5%

Tasting Note:
Aromatic and balanced, Frappello offers a fresh bouquet with notes of spices and wild berries. On the palate, these aromas translate into a rounded flavor profile with good tannins, culminating in a long and persistent finish.

Food Pairings:
Versatile and food-friendly, it pairs beautifully with grilled swordfish, roasted poultry, or medium-aged cheeses. Also excellent with tomato-based pasta dishes or charcuterie.

About the Producer:
Caruso e Minini is a family-run winery located in Marsala, Sicily. Established in 2004 through a partnership between Stefano Caruso and Mario Minini, the winery combines traditional Sicilian winemaking with modern techniques. With 120 hectares of vineyards, including five dedicated to organic farming, Caruso e Minini focuses on indigenous Sicilian varietals, producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region