Il Frappato IGT Sicilia 2023

Wine Description for Il Frappato IGT Sicilia 2023 by Occhipinti

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, transparent ruby red with cherry-red reflections – the characteristic brightness of Frappato that announces its elegance already in the glass. Clear, brilliant texture.

Nose

Enchantingly fresh and aromatic: juicy red cherries, strawberries and raspberries dominate, underpinned by fine notes of violets, Mediterranean herbs and a hint of white pepper. The nose is of remarkable purity and precision – exactly what Arianna Occhipinti’s biodynamic approach stands for.

Palate

Refreshing and lively at just 12.5% alcohol. The red fruit continues on the palate, carried by a vibrant acidity that gives the wine tension and drinkability. Silky, almost delicate tannins that never dominate. The texture is smooth, almost ethereal – a wine that prioritises elegance over power. Mineral notes and fine herbal spice provide complexity.

Finish

Medium-length and refreshing with lingering cherry notes and a fine saline minerality that recalls the proximity to the Mediterranean. The acidity remains present and invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

From the vineyard „Fossa di Lupo“ at the foot of the Iblean Mountains near Vittoria, the historic heartland of Frappato. The calcareous soils and Mediterranean climate of south-eastern Sicily shape the character of this wine.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Frappato, cultivated biodynamically. Arianna Occhipinti works with minimal intervention, spontaneous fermentation and without fining or filtration, to preserve the authentic freshness and elegance of the grape variety.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Perfect with tuna carpaccio, grilled swordfish, Pasta alla Norma, Vitello Tonnato or pan-fried chicken with lemon. Also excellent with tomato and mozzarella or as an uncomplicated terrace wine.

Special Features

Arianna Occhipinti is considered a pioneer of Sicily’s biodynamic wine movement and has made Frappato internationally renowned. Her style: uncompromisingly natural, elegant, eminently drinkable.