Donnafugata Bell’Assai Frappato di Vittoria 2024
£24.75
The wine
Bright ruby red, with fragrant wild strawberry and redcurrant followed by floral hints of violet. The palate finds a refined balance between acidity and smooth tannins.
Frappato is the pale, perfumed native of south-east Sicily, closer in weight to Pinot Noir than to anything else on the island, and it is usually blended into Cerasuolo di Vittoria rather than bottled alone. The vineyards at Acate sit at 120 to 150 metres on sandy soils. Fermented in stainless steel with maceration on skins, and no oak at all.
The producer
Donnafugata
View all Donnafugata winesAcross the varied landscapes of Sicily, from the western hills of Contessa Entellina to the volcanic slopes of Etna and the island of Pantelleria, Donnafugata is one of Italy most celebrated estates. Founded by the Rallo family, it blends deep tradition with a bold, artistic spirit. Few producers capture Sicily diversity so vividly.
The estate farms sustainably across a remarkable range of terroirs and native grapes. Modern, precise winemaking preserves the freshness, fruit, and volcanic minerality that define its wines. The style is expressive, characterful, and full of Mediterranean sunshine.
The range is dazzling in its breadth, from crisp Grillo and structured Nero d'Avola to Etna reds, elegant rosé, and the legendary sweet wines of Pantelleria. Each tells a story of its corner of the island.
To pour a Donnafugata wine is to taste Sicily in all its glory. Vivid, sun-filled, and endlessly varied, these are wines that bring the island to the table.
