Description
Terre Siciliane Frappato is a light-bodied Sicilian red wine known for its bright red fruit flavors, such as raspberry and cherry, and its floral, spicy aromas. It is made from 100% Frappato grapes and is characterized by lively acidity, fine tannins, and a fresh, fruity, and often spicy palate. This wine pairs well with a variety of foods, including light meats, fish, pasta, and cured meats.
Food Pairing - Meat cooked over an open flame is an artform in Sardinia and specialties such as spit-roasted suckling pig or lamb seem perfect for the rich and complex flavors of Cannonau.
Varietal composition - 90% Cannonau, 5% Bovale Sardo, 5% Carignano
Fermentation container - Stainless steel tanks
Age of Aging Container - Two years (Barriques)
Length of alcoholic fermentation - 3-4 weeks days
Fermentation temperature - 73 °F
Maceration technique - Cold Soak Maceration and Racking
Maceration length - 2 days cool maceration prior to 3-4 week fermentation
Malolactic fermentation - Yes
Type of aging container - Barriques and Cement vats
Length of bottle aging - 1 month
Size of aging container - 225 L (Barriques)
Type of oak - French
Length of aging before bottling - 8-10 months (Barriques) and 5 months (Cement vats)