Frappato
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Frappato di Vittoria
Frappato is a red wine grape with signature aromas of strawberry, raspberry, violet. Structure: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Pinot Noir and Cinsault.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for bright strawberry-raspberry fruit with violet notes in a light frame.
- Check tannin as low and texture as supple, even when aromatics are vivid.
Confidence signals
- Red-berry and violet aromatic profile
- Low tannin with fresh acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Vittoria · Sicily · Cerasuolo di Vittoria
- Classic styles: Light-bodied floral Sicilian red · Fragrant low-tannin red for chilled service
Common questions
Is Frappato a red or white grape variety?
Frappato is a red wine grape variety.
What does Frappato smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Frappato include strawberry, raspberry and violet. Structural profile: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Frappato?
Documented tells for Frappato: Look for bright strawberry-raspberry fruit with violet notes in a light frame. and Check tannin as low and texture as supple, even when aromatics are vivid..
What is Frappato most often confused with in blind tasting?
Frappato is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Cinsault and Gamay. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Frappato grown?
Classic regions for Frappato include Vittoria, Sicily and Cerasuolo di Vittoria.