Frappato
Red wine grape variety
Frappato — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of strawberry, raspberry, violet. Structural profile: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium(+)
TanninLow
BodyLight
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityPronounced
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
strawberryraspberryviolet
Common
pomegranatewhite pepperherbal note
Occasional
orange zest
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
- Style examples: Vittoria Frappato · Cerasuolo di Vittoria blend component
Common questions
- Is Frappato a red or white grape variety?
- Frappato is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- 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 is Frappato most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Frappato is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Cinsault and Gamay. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Frappato grown?
- Classic regions for Frappato include Vittoria, Sicily and Cerasuolo di Vittoria.