Lignum Vitas | Sicily, Italy

£13.50

A surprising blend of the distinctive Frappato, a traditional grape from Sicily, and Shiraz grown in this unique terroir. The cuvee consists of 75% Frappato and 25% Shiraz, vinified separately and then blended.

Lignum Vitis, whose name alludes to the process of ageing the wine in large barrels, is mouth filling, full bodied and structured with a persistent chocolate finish and an exceptional balance between its fruity aromas and the notes of oak.

The visually striking and very unusual label is made from wood veneer.

Awards:

Gold medal – Berliner

A surprising blend of the distinctive Frappato, a traditional grape from Sicily, and Shiraz grown in this unique terroir. The cuvee consists of 75% Frappato and 25% Shiraz, vinified separately and then blended.

Lignum Vitis, whose name alludes to the process of ageing the wine in large barrels, is mouth filling, full bodied and structured with a persistent chocolate finish and an exceptional balance between its fruity aromas and the notes of oak.

The visually striking and very unusual label is made from wood veneer.

Awards:

Gold medal – Berliner

Sicily, Italy

Grapes: Frappato, Shiraz

Tasting Notes: Deep ruby red / magenta colour with notes of almonds on the nose. The sweetly fruited palate carries notes of dark chocolate, spices and cherry jam. Medium weight to full bodied and structured with blackcurrant, pepper and spice and a persistent chocolate plus notes of marzipan on the finish. Very smooth, easy drinking.

ABV: 14.0%

Vintage: 2022

Attributes: Vegan

Clousure: Cork

Farming:

Sustainability info: part of VIVA, a project of the government ministry for the ecological transition of Italian viticulture.

Winemaker:

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Food pairing suggestions: almost all Italian dishes, such as pasta dishes like rigatoni all’amatriciana, spaghetti alla Bolognese and lasagne