Vittoria DOC Frappato Sicilia "Bell'Assai" Donnafugata

The particular denomination of this label of Donnafugata winery, Vittoria DOC, makes this wine its authenticity and particularity. Produced with 100% pure Frappato grapes. The production area is that of south-eastern Sicily, in the territory of Acate. The soils are placed at an altitude of 120-150 meters above sea level; gently sloping soils with sandy soils interspersed with a substratum of calcareous tuffs and soils of medium texture, tending to clay. The vineyard enjoys a rearing of a counter-espalier with pruning in spurred cordon, leaving from 6 to 10 buds for each plant. The density of the plant is 4.000-4.500 plants per hectare can develop a yield of 70-80 quintals per hectare of land planted with vines. The harvest of the grape of Frappato, destined to the production of Bell'Assai of the Sicilian winery Donnafugata, is carried out in the second decade of September. Then the vinification and the subsequent fermentation takes place in steel with maceration on the skins for about 8-9 days at a temperature of 24°-25°C. Carried out the malolactic fermentation is followed by the aging for 4 months in the tank and then in the bottle for at least 3 months.

Vittoria DOC Frappato "Bell'Assai"'s features

The organoleptic examination shows a wine with an aspect of brilliant ruby color, with violet reflections. The nose is elegant and fresh, marked by pleasant aromas of rose, blueberries, blackberries and red fruits. The taste in the mouth wins the fragrance, integrated with soft tannins. A pleasant and elegant wine.

Serving suggestions tasting this Sicilian wine Donnafugata

A red wine of Sicilian tradition, excellent with fish soups, also beautifully accompanies the dishes of earth. For a regional pairing, try it with a slice of Sicilian tuna with capers, anchovies and chilli. The ideal serving temperature is 16ºC.