Region: Italy - Sicily
Grapes: 80% Frappato, 20% Nerello Mascalese
Alcohol: 13.5%
Notes on the Wine
This blend reaches perfect equilibrium between the notable tannins of the Nerello Mascalese and the low tannin content of Frappato. Light refreshing wine with a full bouquet. Notes of spices, wild berries, and notable acidity.
Notes on the Producer
Located on Sicily’s western-most coast near the town of Marsala, Caruso & Minini boasts a history that harks back to the late 1800’s when Antonio Caruso bought the company to grow grapes for the nearby Marsala factories. The company was passed through subsequent generations until Nino Caruso finally decided to begin making and bottling his own wine in the mid 1900’s. In 2004, Stefano Caruso joined forces with Mario Minini of Lombardy to launch the present-day winery, producing wines from indigenous Sicilian varietals such as Catarratto, Nero d’Avola, Frappato, Inzolia, and Nerello Mascalese. Today, Stefano’s daughter Giovanna works closely with her father to head up this historic winery.
