NoseThe bouquet on the nose is fresh with lots of red berries and delicate sweet spices. cloveraspberrystrawberryvanilla
FlavorA very pleasant, well balanced and smooth sip, with lively acidity and a spicy, long-lasting aftertaste.
Sicily At a Glance
Region NameSicily
Sicily is Italy’s southernmost region and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For more than 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been a significant center of Mediterranean viniculture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed significantly over that time.
Score: 90Vintage 2023James SucklingA very pretty, red-fruited wine that offers bitter cherries, peach skin, red flowers and a hint of pink peppercorns on the nose. Sleek and mellow on the palate, with a medium body and supple tannins. Very pleasant and seductive. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Sustainable. Drink nowShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2021Wine EnthusiastAn incandescent ruby-red in the glass, this wine offers aromas of strawberry-watermelon candy, wet bricks and rose water, with a dusty, salty crushed-rock edge. Strawberries and watermelon with candied notes carry over to the palate along with the saltiness, lifted further by acid and quiet but present tannin.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2021Wine SpectatorLight-bodied and juicy, loaded with aromas and flavors of wild strawberry, dried marjoram and thyme, red licorice and spiced orange. Fresh and appealing. Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 1,800 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2019James SucklingPlenty of raspberries, strawberries, red cherries and some raw spices. Light-to medium-bodied with sleek tannins and fresh acidity. Very juicy and fruit-expressive with a supple texture. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2019Vinous MediaThe 2019 Frappato Rina Russa pulls you close with notes of sweet spice, strawberries and roses. It’s soft with a pleasantly balanced inner sweetness, giving way to a pure display of red fruits. Hints of sour citrus and tart berries linger as this tapers off to freshness. This harmonious Frappato should not be over-thought; simply indulge.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2019Wine and SpiritsRina Russa offers a pleasant introduction to frappato, its wild strawberry flavors laced with notes of orange peel and scrubby herbs. Pour it lightly chilled with a plate of salumi and cheese.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2018James SucklingSubtle and slightly reductive aromas of peperoncino, rose petals and light cherries. Light body, bright and citrusy acidity and a fruity finish. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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