Donnafugata
Vittoria Frappato Bell'Assai 2024
| Denomination | DOC Vittoria Frappato |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Frappato |
| Aging | 4 months in tanks and at least 5 months in the bottle |
- Grape variety and Appellation: 100% Frappato, Vittoria DOC, dry Sicilian red wine
- Origin: Acate in south-eastern Sicily, sandy soils and sea breeze
- Aromas: Notes of violet and rose combined with strawberry and raspberry, floral and lively character
- Taste: Fresh and fragrant flavour, soft and silky tannins, alcohol content 12.65%
- Vinification and serving: Maceration in steel (8-9 days); at 15-16°C with fish and sushi
Description
What type of wine it is
Bell’Assai by Donnafugata is a still red wine from Sicily, with the Vittoria designation, which expresses the authentic character of Frappato. Vinified in steel to enhance freshness and elegance, it offers a clear and refined aromatic profile. On the nose, it delivers intense floral notes of violet and rose, intertwined with delicate hints of strawberry and raspberry. On the palate, it is smooth, guided by soft and silky tannins that enhance its overall pleasantness, proving ideal for accompanying aperitifs, grilled vegetables, fish soups, or tuna sushi.
Where it comes from
Its origin lies in south-eastern Sicily, in the territory of Acate and within the Vittoria area, a privileged environment situated between the Iblei plateau and the sea. The vineyards are located at an altitude of about one hundred and fifty metres, rooting in gently sloping soils with a predominant sandy component and limestone subsoils. The warm temperate climate is mitigated during the summer by the sea breeze, with temperature fluctuations between day and night that are fundamental for preserving the acidity and integrity of the aromatic profile.
How it is produced
The production process begins with separate harvests according to the plots, so as to ensure the ideal ripeness of every cluster. In the cellar, the must undergoes fermentation in stainless steel with maceration for about eight days at a controlled temperature. Subsequently, the wine completes malolactic fermentation and undergoes ageing in tanks for four months, aimed at preserving the fragrance of the primary aromas. After a period of resting in the bottle, the wine displays a brilliant ruby red colour enriched by lively violet highlights.
History and interesting facts
Originating from the territory of Acate, in south-eastern Sicily, this Vittoria Frappato DOC embodies the vibrant soul of Donnafugata’s ‘Impronte del territorio’ collection. The refined artist’s label depicts a maiden offering the fruits of the vineyard to the breeze, celebrating a love for beauty and the resourcefulness of local families. The grapes, carefully harvested between September and October, provide an outstanding sensory experience, awarded 95 points by Luca Maroni. A prestigious tribute to the art of winemaking that enhances all the freshness of a pure Frappato.
Awards
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2024
95/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1983
- Oenologist: Antonio Rallo, Antonino Santoro e Pietro Russo con la consulenza di Stefano Valla
- Bottles produced: 3.650.000
- Hectares: 488
Giacomo Rallo, is the fourth generation of a family with over 170 years of experience in producing quality wine. In 1983 he founded Donnafugata together with his wife Gabriella, considered a pioneer of feminine viticulture. Today the company is led by their children Antonio and José together with a team of people committed to excellence and to the very best representation of Made in Italy.
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| Name | Donnafugata Vittoria Frappato Bell'Assai 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Vittoria DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Frappato |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Donnafugata |
| Story | History and interesting facts Originating from the territory of Acate, in south-eastern Sicily, this Vittoria Frappato DOC embodies the vibrant soul of Donnafugata’s ‘Impronte del territorio’ collection. The refined artist’s label depicts a maiden offering the fruits of the vineyard to the breeze, celebrating a love for beauty and the resourcefulness of local families. The grapes, carefully harvested between September and October, provide an outstanding sensory experience, awarded 95 points by Luca Maroni. A prestigious tribute to the art of winemaking that enhances all the freshness of a pure Frappato. |
| Origin | South-eastern Sicily, in the territory of Acate |
| Climate | Warm temperate climate, mitigated in summer by sea breezes, with a significant temperature range between day and night. |
| Soil composition | Soils tending towards sandy, interspersed with a substrate of calcareous tuffs and medium-textured soils; pH 7.7, total limestone 21%. |
| Cultivation system | Vertical trellis training with spur-pruned cordon pruning, leaving 6 to 10 buds per vine |
| Plants per hectare | 4,000 to 4,500 |
| Yield per hectare | 70–80 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Between 20 September and 3 October |
| Fermentation temperature | 24–25 °C |
| Fermentation | About 8–9 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel with skin maceration for approximately 8–9 days at 24–25 °C; malolactic fermentation; ageing in tanks and then in the bottle. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel with maceration on the skins for approximately 8–9 days at 24–25 °C; malolactic fermentation takes place; ageing in tanks and subsequently in the bottle. |
| Aging | 4 months in tanks and at least 5 months in the bottle |
| Total acidity | 5.1 gr/L |
| PH | 3.46 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |