w/o Frappato 2024

Named with/out, w/o Frappato is a berry-cherry-raspberry thriller born from the belief that you should be able to enjoy great wine knowing it’s been crafted sustainably: 100% enjoyment, without compromise.

The man behind it is third-generation winemaker Dino Taschetta, who makes some of our favorite Sicilian wines from his grandfather’s old vineyard. The site was devastated by an earthquake some 50 years ago, but Dino’s efforts have slowly brought it back to life.

The undertaking has endowed him with a deep respect for nature that he carries throughout his production, whether or not working with fruit from that vineyard. It was certainly the impetus behind his w/o mini-collection (which also includes a white and a rosé).

Intensely aromatic, floral and juicy with ripe fruit and low tannins, this one was made from organically grown Frappato—a local Sicilian grape—and is completely vegan. It was also sealed with sustainably grown cork and packaged in eco-friendly Wild Glass, which has minimal labeling, so the bottle is easy to recycle.

Dino recommends serving it lightly chilled as an aperitif or paired with simple pastas, roasted white meats and hearty fish. Overall, it’s a brilliant, authentic Sicilian red—without compromise.