Organic Syrah
Organic Nero d’Avola
Tenute Nicosia - Fondo Filara Bio
This large selection of organic wines, made from the principal Sicilian grape varieties grown on Etna and in the Vittoria area, represent the highest expression of Cantine Nicosia’s production philosophy: the utmost respect for the raw materials and great Sicilian winemaking history, the development of precious native grape varieties and the lands most suitable for their cultivation, the sustainable production carried out both in the vineyards and the cellar.
Fondo Filara Bio
Bio Vegan Frappato
DOC Sicilia
Created from an ancient grape variety typical of southeastern Sicily, this organic wine is distinctive for its pleasantly fragrant bouquet of fresh red fruits, raspberries and blueberries, while its taste is both lively and soft.
Grape varieties: Frappato
Vineyards: sandy soil, situated at approximately 200 m above sea level; training system: guyot
Raccolta: by hand into crates, in September
Maceration: cold maceration for 24 hours
Fermentation: for approximately 10-15 days at a controlled temperature (22-24°C)
Ageing: in vasche d’acciaio inox e 1-2 mesi in bottiglia
Alcohol content: 12,5% vol.
Colour: vivid ruby red with violet highlights
Nose: pleasantly fragrant bouquet of fresh red fruits, raspberries and blueberries
Palate: lively, fruity and smooth
Food Pairings: excellent partner for pasta dishes with tomato sauce, sweet and sour vegetables, or with the classic Neapolitan pizza. It is also a valid alternative to white wine when served with flavourful seafood dishes.
Serving temperature: 13-15°C
AWARDS & GUIDES
Guides
Vini d’Italia 2021 - Gambero Rosso
Fondo Filara Frappato Bio Vegan ’19
Due Bicchieri
Wine ratings - Wine reviews
James Suckling Ranking 2019
Fondo Filara Frappato Bio Vegan ’18
91 points
Wine ratings - Wine reviews
Winescritic.com Ranking 2019
Fondo Filara Frappato Bio Vegan ’18
90 points
Wine ratings - Wine reviews
The Wine Advocate Robert Parker Ranking 2019
Fondo Filara Frappato Bio Vegan ’18
86 points
Wine competitions
DWWA - Decanter World Wine Awards 2019
Fondo Filara Frappato Bio Vegan ’18
Bronze medal
Guides
Vini d’Italia 2019 - Gambero Rosso
Fondo Filara Frappato Bio Vegan ’17
Due Bicchieri
Guides
Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli 2019
Fondo Filara Frappato Bio Vegan ’17
87 points
Wine ratings - Wine reviews
James Suckling Ranking 2018
Fondo Filara Frappato Bio Vegan ’16
90 points
Guides
Vini d’Italia 2018 - Gambero Rosso
Fondo Filara Frappato Bio Vegan ’16
Due Bicchieri Rossi (finalista Tre Bicchieri)
Wine ratings - Wine reviews
100 AWESOME Wines 2018
Fondo Filara Frappato Bio Vegan ’16
Ranked in 25th position
Wine competitions
DWWA - Decanter World Wine Awards 2018
Fondo Filara Frappato Bio Vegan '17
Bronze medal
Guides
Bibenda 2017 - Fondazione Italiana Sommelier
Fondo Filara Frappato '15
Tre Grappoli
Guides
Vini d’Italia 2017 - Gambero Rosso
Fondo Filara Frappato '15
Due Bicchieri
Wine competitions
DWWA - Decanter World Wine Awards 2016
Fondo Filara Frappato '15
Silver medal
Guides
Vini d’Italia 2016 - Gambero Rosso
Fondo Filara Frappato '14
Due Bicchieri
Guides
DWWA - Decanter World Wine Awards 2015
Fondo Filara Frappato '14
Bronze medal
Guides
I Vini D'Italia 2015 - L’Espresso
Fondo Filara Frappato '13
Selected wine
Guides
I Vini D'Italia 2014 - L’Espresso
Fondo Filara Frappato '12
Selected wine
Guides
Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2014 - Luca Maroni
Fondo Filara Frappato '12
90 points
Guides
Guida Vini di Sicilia 2014 - Giornale di Sicilia
Fondo Filara Frappato '12
Vini a Cinque Stelle
Guides
Berebene 2013 - Guida ai Vini dal migliore rapporto Qualità/Prezzo del Gambero Rosso
Fondo Filara Frappato '11
Selected wine
Guides
I Vini D'Italia 2013 - L’Espresso
Fondo Filara Frappato '11
Selected wine
Guides
Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2013 - Luca Maroni
Fondo Filara Frappato '11
Selected wine
Guides
Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2012 - Luca Maroni
Fondo Filara Frappato '10
Selected wine
Guides
Vinibuoni d’Italia 2011 - Touring Club
Fondo Filara Frappato ’09
Selected wine
