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2022 Santa Teresa Rina Russa Organic Frappato, Vittoria, Sicily

( £10.99, 13%, Waitrose )

Has summer finally landed in the UK? Fingers crossed. If so, this wonderful organic Frappato from the Vittoria area in south-eastern Sicily is just the thing to serve straight from an ice bucket. Pale and ethereal, it has aromas of rosehip and Turkish Delight complemented by a light, tangy, refreshing palate with gentle, savoury tannins and flavours of pomegranate and wild strawberry. Perfect for Pinot Noir drinkers on a budget.

BuyDrinking window: 2023-27Similar Wines: £10-15, 90-94, Red, Frappato
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2021 Waitrose Loved & Found Frappato, Sicily

( £7.99, 13.5%, Waitrose )

Young Frappato is Sicily’s answer to a juicy Beaujolais, bursting with perfume and bouncy fruit flavours. This impressive find from Waitrose comes from vineyards in Trapani and Marsala and is a very well-priced example of the grape’s charms, with flavours of wild strawberry, pomegranate and candy floss, tangy acidity and a nip of tannin. The perfect end-of-summer chilled red.

BuyDrinking window: 2022-24Similar Wines: £5-9, 90-94, Italy, Red, Frappato