2013 Valle dell’Acate Sicilia Rosso DOC Italy 90
13.5%, 750 ml, $30
Mid-weight, lightly chewy, fresh and dry with notes of cherry compote… …
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The Frappato grape of Sicily is said to be related to Sangiovese, the Tuscan star, but I think of it as more like Gamay: lithe and a little bitter. As with Beaujolais, serve slightly chilled… …
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Valle dell’Acate Il Frappato Vittoria
Frappato, Italia
For en gøyal rødvin! Smaker av plommer og bjø bær, tørket frukt og lakris. Masse smak og likeve lett i kroppen. Druen fra Sicilia har en superkraf den beholder frukt… …
Travelling to France, Italy or Napa Valley to sample the world’s most renowned grands crus is certainly a highlight in any wine enthusiast’s life. But what if travel isn’t an option? John Kerr and Gina Trippi, owners of Metro Wines in Asheville, North Carolina, have the solution: Skype. Metro Wines, a small wine shop with a surprisingly wide selection, offers creative promotions like “Side by Side Sunday” (wines made from the same grape but grown in different counties), and the Blind Tasting League – a fun interactive experience in which participants are led through a deductive process to determine what’s in the glass. It is also the venue for regular Skype calls with winemakers around the globe. John and Gina set up virtual “tours” where visitors sample a certain wine in the store, while talking to the vintner over Skype […]
Metro Wines’ most recent Skype call led its customers to a Sicilian vineyard, where they met winemaker Gaetana Jacono Gola from Valle dell’Acate.
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The 2014 Frappato Vittoria opens up with an irresistible fresh red fruit cocktail quality on the nose, followed by very spicy and floral notes, with juicy red berry and cherry. Finishes long and clean with a bright floral echo. A stellar Frappato that makes it impossible to put the glass down.
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A journey to the territory of Acate and Vittoria, in company of the most famous Sicilian grapes: Grillo, Frappato and Nero d’Avola. Absolute protagonists of the evening, the wines of Valle dell’Acate, prestigious Sicilian winery in the province of Ragusa, now successfully run by Gaetana Jacono, representative of the sixth generation of vintners…
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Located in the southeastern part of Sicily, Valle Dell’Acate produces over 400,000 bottles per year featuring Sicilia DOC wines such as the Il Frappato, Insolia and Zagra. The family-run winery, which is now in its sixth generation, understands and appreciates the tried tradition of winemaking. It places a great deal of importance on sustainability by implementing irrigation systems that maximize efficiency by avoiding wasting water.
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[…] And while in the region a short drive winding through the countryside can take you for wine tasting and lunch at
the family-owned Valle Dell’Acate winery.
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Valle dell’Acate Il Frappato 2014:
I found this to be a fragrant, light-bodied and somewhat earthy red. It showcases aromas of dark cherry, rose and pomegranate. The palate delivers a tart yet juicy blend of cranberry’s, strawberry, and a whiff of white pepper…
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