Frappato Syrah Terre Siciliane 2018
Passo Mastro Frappato Syrah Terre Siciliane 2018, 14%, Italy
(£6.99, Lidl, *from 21st November 2019)
This cheery, upbeat Italian red is a blend of Frappato with Syrah from Sicily.
It was one of the better value wines on show among the 30-odd Lidl wines at this tasting – though the Tasmanian Riesling, Chénas and Central Otago Pinot Noir also deserve highlighting for their quality and character.
You just have to get past the slightly odd packaging, with the bottle wrapped in some sort of pale paper. One for steady-handed pourers…
Important to add that these wines don’t go into store until the 21st November 2019.
(Peter, 6/10, Oct 2019)
More highlights from the Lidl tasting in October 2019 as follows:
Sparkling – Let’s Get Fizzical
- Crémant d’Alsace Brut, 12%, France, £8.29
- Champagne Comte de Senneval 2013, 12.5%, France, £19.99
White – Fresh & Racy
- Bastion de Garille Vermentino Pays d’Oc 2018, France, £5.99
- Van Göler Riesling Trocken 2018, 12%, Germany, £7.99
- The Second Fleet Tasmanian Riesling 2017, Australia, £9.99
Rosé – Tickled Pink
- Travel Rosé 2018, 13%, France, £7.99
Red – Feeling Fruity
- Passo Mastro Frappato Syrah Terre Siciliane 2018, 14%, Italy, £6.99
- Chénas Cru de Beaujolais 2018, 13.5%, France, £7.99
- Outlook Bay Central Otago Pinot Noir 2018, 13%, New Zealand, £9.99
Red – Big Smoothie
- Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva 2017, 13.5%, Chile, £7.99
- Vacqueyras Les Gabets 2018, 14.5%, France, £9.99
Sweet – Sticky Fingers
- Gróf Degenfeld Tokaji Szamorodni 2015, 12%, Hungary, £7.99 for 50cl
- Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh 2017, 12%, France, £7.99
