Grappa di Frappato, L15/2023 500ml

Wine description for Grappa di Frappato L15/2023 500ml by Occhipinti

Colour & Appearance

Crystal clear and perfectly transparent – an impeccable distillate mirror that already announces the craftsmanship behind this grappa visually.

Nose

Surprisingly refined and multi-layered for a grappa at 45 % ABV: pear and quince emerge fresh and bright, accompanied by delicate notes of almond, yeast dough and fine pastry. Red fruits – the unmistakable signature of Frappato – shimmer subtly in the background, lending the nose an elegant depth.

Palate

Fine-boned, dry and threaded through with a delicate, almost tender spice. The alcohol is well integrated and, despite its strength, never feels intrusive. The red fruits gain presence on the palate and lend the distillate a fruity balance that one rarely expects from a Sicilian grappa.

Finish

Long, warm and aromatic – the red fruits of Frappato accompany the finish to the very last moment. An elegant, completely dry conclusion.

Terroir & Origin

Distilled by Giovanni La Fauci, an experienced master distiller from Valdina in the province of Messina – a region with a long distillation tradition. The pomace base comes from the biodynamically farmed vineyards of Arianna Occhipinti in the Contea di Ragusa, south-eastern Sicily.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Single-varietal grappa from the pomace of Frappato – an autochthonous Sicilian grape variety whose thick, fragrant skins inspired Arianna Occhipinti to create this grappa. La Fauci’s careful distillation preserves the floral and fruity varietal profile with remarkable precision.

Food Pairing Suggestions

As a digestif, a pleasure in itself – but also a surprisingly versatile companion: wonderful with beetroot carpaccio with raw ham and olive oil, with smoked eel with raspberries, teriyaki and sesame crunch, and with quince compote with vanilla cream and ginger.

Special Features

A grappa that elegantly refutes the cliché of rustic pomace brandy. Arianna Occhipinti’s consistently nature-oriented philosophy continues seamlessly here – to the very last drop.