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Published November 16, 2010, 10:21 PM

WINE OF THE WEEK: 2008 Centonze Frappato

Made from 100 percent Frappato, a grape that is often blended with Nero d'Avola, this light red from Sicily is a delight. Fresh and lively with a lovely floral fragrance, it sees no oak before being bottled. A great warm-weather wine, it would work with a seafood stew, grilled salmon or a composed salad. And because the tannins are so soft, it's also a great bottle with fresh cheeses.

By: S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times (MCT)

  • 2008 Centonze Frappato
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    The 2008 Centonze Frappato is made from 100 percent Frappato, a grape that is often blended with Nero d'Avola. This light red from Sicily is a delight. (Glenn Koenig/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

Made from 100 percent Frappato, a grape that is often blended with Nero d'Avola, this light red from Sicily is a delight. Fresh and lively with a lovely floral fragrance, it sees no oak before being bottled. A great warm-weather wine, it would work with a seafood stew, grilled salmon or a composed salad. And because the tannins are so soft, it's also a great bottle with fresh cheeses.

I might even pour it with the Thanksgiving turkey.

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Region: Sicily, Italy

Price: About $18

Style: Fresh and lively

What it goes with: Seafood stew, grilled salmon, fresh cheeses

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