Fondo Filara Bio Frappato Vegan
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed young, typically within 1–3 years of the vintage to fully appreciate its bright primary fruit and floral aromas.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled swordfish, roasted chicken, Sicilian caponata
✨ Technical Specifications
Cantine Nicosia’s Fondo Filara Bio Frappato is a vibrant celebration of one of Sicily’s most beloved indigenous red grape varieties. Grown under the warm Sicilian sun in vineyards managed with strict organic and vegan-friendly practices, this wine captures the joyful, aromatic essence of Frappato. Historically associated with the southeastern corner of the island, Frappato is celebrated for its pale ruby color and remarkably fragrant profile, reminiscent of fresh red berries and wild flowers. Nicosia’s 'Fondo Filara' line emphasizes environmental stewardship, ensuring that the natural vitality of the soil and the pure, unadulterated character of the grape shine through without the use of animal-derived fining agents. The result is a wonderfully fresh, light-bodied red that challenges the stereotype of heavy southern Italian wines, offering instead a breezy, elegant, and highly drinkable expression of Sicilian terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1898 by Francesco Nicosia, Cantine Nicosia is a historic Sicilian estate situated on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna in Trecastagni. Guided by five generations of family ownership, the winery is a passionate ambassador of Sicily's volcanic terroir and native grape heritage, championing certified organic viticulture and modern, sustainable winemaking. The estate is particularly acclaimed for its expressive Monte Gorna cru wines and the sophisticated Sosta Tre Santi collection, which features terroir-driven red and white Etna DOC expressions alongside exceptional Metodo Classico sparkling wines crafted from Carricante and Nerello Mascalese.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Frappato
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13%