Poggio di Bortolone
Vittoria Frappato
Vittoria, Sicily, Italy
Like a Sicilian Gamay - nice and light, nice pop when chilled.
Like a Sicilian Gamay - nice and light, nice pop when chilled.
4 people found it helpfulJul 4th, 2016Quite lovely for the style. I’m usually not a fan of frappato, too much overt strawberries without structure, but this one surprised me. Much more restrained on the nose, less ripeness and lots of small red berries, plus some fresh capers and garrigue. Very balanced on the palate, low alcohol, good acid, some minerality and a touch of tannins. Both crushable and interesting
Quite lovely for the style. I’m usually not a fan of frappato, too much overt strawberries without structure, but this one surprised me. Much more restrained on the nose, less ripeness and lots of small red berries, plus some fresh capers and garrigue. Very balanced on the palate, low alcohol, good acid, some minerality and a touch of tannins. Both crushable and interesting
1 person found it helpfulJun 19th, 2022
Sweet and pretty floral, strawberry and spice notes. Smoky aromatics and a subtle gamey quality. Delicate structure but nice bright acid and freshness. A fine wine for the table, equally at home with caprese salad, pasta or fish.
Sweet and pretty floral, strawberry and spice notes. Smoky aromatics and a subtle gamey quality. Delicate structure but nice bright acid and freshness. A fine wine for the table, equally at home with caprese salad, pasta or fish.
1 person found it helpfulAug 9th, 2018
Lilacs, violets, and all things purple. Fresh and light, this wine delivers all that is lovely with Frappato.
Lilacs, violets, and all things purple. Fresh and light, this wine delivers all that is lovely with Frappato.
1 person found it helpfulJun 14th, 2017
Beautiful, raspberry rolled in fresh tarragon, black pepper, hints of smoked meat.
Beautiful, raspberry rolled in fresh tarragon, black pepper, hints of smoked meat.
1 person found it helpfulMay 17th, 2017
Light body. A little too much alcohol up front, though.
Light body. A little too much alcohol up front, though.
Dec 25th, 2024
Wonderful accompaniment to Pat’s spaghetti ($20), fruity, aromatic and light bodied.
Wonderful accompaniment to Pat’s spaghetti ($20), fruity, aromatic and light bodied.
Apr 12th, 2022Pleasant, fruit-driven with a bit more than just strawberry
Pleasant, fruit-driven with a bit more than just strawberry
Aug 27th, 2021
Very berry, specifically raspberry. Nice at this price point, but I could do with a bit more nuance.
Very berry, specifically raspberry. Nice at this price point, but I could do with a bit more nuance.
Oct 14th, 2017