Laetitya Frappato di Sicilia DOC 2023 - Casa di Grazia x 6

The Elegance of Pure Frappato: The Winemaker's Philosophy for Laetitya Casa di Grazia

The Laetitya Frappato di Sicilia DOC 2023 by the Casa di Grazia winery represents a vibrant, radiant, and exceptionally fine interpretation of the island's most fragrant native red grape variety. This still organic red wine originates in the coastal vineyards of Gela with the intent to demonstrate how Frappato can express, even as a monovarietal, a fleshy and aristocratic profile. The name evokes a true encounter between joy and taste, translating into a pour capable of merging varietal freshness with a proud, briny character. A bottle designed for those seeking the sincere and unconventional expression of great red wines born just steps from the sea.

Agronomic Notes: Coastal Sands and Cellar Protocol

The vine rows rest on soils rich in fine sands and limestone fragments of marine origin, a unique pedoclimatic habitat constantly caressed by salty Mediterranean breezes. The intense solar warmth of southern Sicily and continuous ventilation encourage a balanced phenolic ripeness, keeping the grape's sharp acidic freshness completely intact. The manual harvest gathers the clusters at their perfect point of maturity. Under the expert guidance of winemaker Tonino Guzzo, vinification takes place entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to protect the integrity of the primary aromatic precursors. Gentle and brief skin contact extracts polite tannins, preserving a straight.

Sensory Profile and Organoleptic Assessment

The interaction between the limestone deposits of the Gela coast and vinification conducted exclusively in stainless steel containers imparts a sharp organoleptic precision to this refined red wine Sicilia.

• Blend and Classification: 100% Frappato di Gela Sicilia DOC by Certified Organic Farming.
• Analytical Data (2023 Vintage): Alcohol Content: 13.50% Vol.
• Visual Assessment: Light and luminous ruby red color with splendid violet highlights, characterized by crystalline chromatic clarity and medium viscosity upon swirling in the glass.
• Olfactory Framework: Broad, clean, and markedly fragrant bouquet. Consistent scents of crisp small red fruits and wild strawberry stand out on the nose, perfectly integrated with intense notes of wildflowers and an original background recall of toasted coffee powder.
• Palate Characteristics: The tasting reveals a dry, straight profile of extraordinary gastronomic smoothness. The progression displays an agile, harmonious medium body supported by a sharp acidic backbone that balances the alcohol warmth. The tannic texture is fine and well-integrated, guiding development toward a savory, clean finish of fine persistence.

Service Guidelines and Gastronomic Pairings

The structural fluidity and intense aromatic core of this pure Frappato determine remarkable versatility, making it an ideal partner for complex seafood pairings.

• Stable Pairings: It pairs magnificently alongside second courses based on large premium fish, such as grilled swordfish steaks or seared tuna fillets served with grilled radicchio. It excels paired with traditional Mediterranean first courses, steamed summer vegetables, light land appetizers, and short-aged semi-hard cheeses.
• Serving Method: To promote the development of the fragrant fruity profile and ensure proper tannin integration, opening the bottle in advance is recommended, using a wide Ballon glass at a serving temperature of 16-18°C.