Belsito Vittoria D.O.C. Frappato

Technical profile

Appellation of origin:
Vittoria D.O.C. (Denomination of Controlled Origin)
Type of wine:
Red
Grape source:
Licodia Eubeda (CT)
Varietal:
100% Frappato
Vineyard year:
1995
Yield per hectare:
80 quintals
Cultivation system:
Espallier in Organic
Planting density:
4,000 - 5,000 plants per hectare
Harvest period:
2nd/3rd decade of September
Vinification:
In red with skins maceration
Fermentation tanks:
Stainless-steel 150 hl capacity
Fermentation temperature:
14°C
Aging:
Refining in stainless-steel
Maceration period:
8/15 days over skins
Bottling period:
End of February
Alcohol content:
13.00% vol.
Aging capacity:
2/3 years

Terroir

Altitude:
500 meters above sea level
Microclimate:
Rainy winters with moderate temperatures, and dry hot summers
Soil:
Medium texture soil to calcareous

Organolectic profile

Color:
Deep ruby red
Bouquet:
Intense, persistent and spiced with accents of wild berries
Taste:
Full bodied and tannic
Serving temperature:
16°/18°C
Food to pair with:
Fresh cheeses and cold cuts salami. Matches well with fish dishes