Fondo Filara Bio Frappato Vegan
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Best enjoyed young, typically within 1–3 years of the vintage to fully appreciate its bright primary fruit and floral aromas.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
grilled swordfish, roasted chicken, Sicilian caponata
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1898 by Francesco Nicosia, Cantine Nicosia is a historic family-owned winery located in Trecastagni on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. Today, under the stewardship of Carmelo Nicosia and his sons, the estate champions sustainable and organic viticulture across its high-altitude volcanic vineyards, particularly on the ancient Monte Gorna crater. The winery is highly renowned for its expressive Etna DOC wines crafted from indigenous varieties like Nerello Mascalese and Carricante, as well as its elegant Sosta Tre Santi Metodo Classico sparkling wines.