Sicilia Rosso is a red produced by Lamoresca in Sicilia, Sicily, Italy. Made from Nero d'Avola and Frappato. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Sicilia
Region: Sicily
Country: Italy
Grapes: Nero d'Avola, Frappato
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, low tannin, high acidity, dry
Lamoresca's Rosso is Filippo Rizzo's natural red from organic hillside vines near San Michele di Ganzaria in south-east Sicily, roughly equal parts Nero d'Avola and Frappato (some vintages with a little Grenache), fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered and made with little or no added sulphur. Red cherry, pomegranate and blood orange with dried herbs and white pepper, medium-bodied with soft tannins and juicy acidity. A vibrant, gulpable red, lovely slightly chilled.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Sicily, Italy
Sicily is the large Mediterranean island off the toe of Italy, and one of the country's most exciting and fast-improving wine regions.
Nero d'Avola
Nero d'Avola is a red grape from Sicily, the island's most important and widely planted dark variety, whose name references the town of Avola in the southeast.
Frappato
Frappato is a red grape native to Sicily, especially the island's south-eastern corner around Vittoria.
More wines
More red wines from Sicily
- Cerasuolo di Vittoria — Planeta, Cerasuolo di Vittoria
- Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico — COS, Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico
- Grotte Alte — Occhipinti, Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico
- Il Vero Siciliano — Gergenti, Terre Siciliane
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sicilia Rosso from?
Sicilia Rosso is produced by Lamoresca in Sicilia, Sicily, Italy.
What grapes are in Sicilia Rosso?
Sicilia Rosso is a blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato.