6 December 2017
Light, Pinot like, but cloudy, color. Grapey aroma, with some disturbing barnyard. In the mouth light bodied and not very pleasant.
Seems like the producer is a well-regarded one. There must therefore be a good reason why in the only DOCG of Sicily (Cerasuolo di Vittoria) Frappato gets blended with a majority of Nero d’Avola.
I bought this bottle in Palermo for 13 EUR, out of curiosity to try the varietal version of the Frappato grape.
The wine is probably more satisfying when drank cold during summer holidays in Sicily, while enjoying some local speciality and the southern Italians hospitality. In the cooler continental Europe I recommend to avoid it.
It is one of those experiences that makes me reconsider trying any wine for the sake of exploring the wide varieties of products that grapes, terroir and winemakers are able to deliver.
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
Grapes: Frappato
Type: Red
Vintage: 2015
Producer: COS
Price range: Medium (15-30 US$)
Pascal’s Enjoyment Index: 1/5