2018 Vino Lauria - Frappato IGT Scoglitti

2018 Vino Lauria – Frappato IGT Scoglitti, 750ml bot

Here is a retail-ready, consumer-friendly description for the 2018 Vino Lauria Frappato, designed to highlight its unique, light-bodied "chillable red" personality.

2018 Vino Lauria – Frappato "Scoglitti" Terre Siciliane IGT (750ml)

While winemaker Vito Lauria’s family estate is historically based in the clay and calcareous hills of Alcamo in northwestern Sicily, this gorgeous bottle is a special exception. Sourced from the Fià Nobile vineyard just a stone's throw from the sandy, sun-drenched beaches of Scoglitti in Ragusa, this is a 100% certified-organic Frappato that captures pure Mediterranean energy. In the glass, it shows the grape's signature translucent, delicately pale red color. Fermented and aged entirely for 8 months in stainless steel to retain maximum freshness, this 2018 library release is a vibrant, highly expressive, and utterly joyful "chillable red" that offers an airy alternative to heavier Italian styles.

Tasting Profile

• Aroma: Pungent, wildly aromatic, and instantly inviting. The nose bursts with high-toned notes of freshly crushed wild strawberries, bright red cherries, and candied raspberries, framed by beautiful undertones of purple violets, wild Mediterranean herbs, and a distinctive crackle of white pepper.

• Palate: Light-to-medium-bodied, silky, and delightfully juicy. It glides effortlessly across the palate, leading with a bright core of pure red and blue fruits. Because the vines are grown in lean, sandy soils, the wine avoids any heavy, jammy density, emphasizing a bouncy, refreshing, and fluid mouthfeel instead.

• Finish: Crisp, lively, and wonderfully clean. It tapers off beautifully with vibrant residual acids and a signature, slightly bitter "twang" of wild savory herbs, tea leaf, and subtle crushed stone minerality that leaves the mouth watering for another sip.

Wine Specifications

Serving Tip: Frappato absolutely begs for a chill! Pop this bottle into the refrigerator for roughly 30 to 45 minutes before opening to serve it around 50–55°F. Giving it a light chill snaps the wild red berry flavors into a sharp, crunchy focus and elevates its refreshing, patio-ready personality.

Best Food Pairings

Thanks to its delicate tannins and high, mouthwatering acidity, this versatile red can easily cross over into traditional white wine territory, pairing spectacularly with lighter dishes and seafood:

• Pizza & Pasta: Wood-fired Margherita pizza, classic spaghetti pomodoro, or eggplant parmigiana.

• Seafood & Fish: Grilled swordfish, seared tuna steaks, or tomato-based seafood stews (Cacciucco).

• Poultry & Picnic Fare: Roasted chicken with lemon and herbs, cold cuts, prosciutto, and mild, young cheeses.

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