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Unit 7 Scandinavia Court,
Chain Bar Road, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire, BD19 3QW
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Unit 7 Scandinavia Court,
Chain Bar Road, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire, BD19 3QW
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Unit 7 Scandinavia Court,
Chain Bar Road, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire, BD19 3QW
Cortese Nostru, Frappato IGP
Fresh and vibrant aromas of wild strawberries, with a beautifully balanced palate, silky smooth fruit and a real freshness.
Producer Information
At Cortese, they produce wine in the most traditional and natural way to reflect the true character of the estate’s terroir and its grape varieties. Taking tradition as their inspiration, they started to employ ancient wine-making techniques such as fermentation in terracotta. The resulting wines reflect the combination of modern technology and traditional techniques, with every nuance of the terroir showing through.
Wine Making
The grapes are chilled overnight in a refrigerated room to lower the temperature to 6-8°C, in order to preserve the particular qualities of the Frappato. After a very gentle destemming and crushing the grapes are fermented at a temperature of about 18-22°C for 10-12 days. The wine is separated from the skins and malolactic fermentation is allowed to take place naturally. After the malolactic fermentation is completed, the wine is kept on its fine lees for about 4-6 months in stainless steel tanks, with regular stirring, before bottling.
Tasting Note
Fresh and vibrant aromas of wild strawberries, with a beautifully balanced palate, silky smooth fruit and a real freshness.
Food Matching
Frappato is the wine that in Vittoria is traditionally drunk with fish. Among the ideal pairings there are traditional Ragusa dishes, such as tuna, swordfish, blue fish, cured meats and cheeses.
| Colour | Red |
|---|---|
| Style | Still |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Abv | 13% |
| Grapes | 100% Frappato |
| Wine Body | Light |
| More Features | Vegetarian, Vegan, Certified Organic, Sustainable |
| Oak Ageing | None |
| Closure Type | Cork |
| Case Size | 6 |
| Unit Size | 75 CL |
| Sulphites | Yes |
