Arianna Occhipinti is the niece of Giusto Occhipinti, the 'O' in leading Sicilian producer COS. Like her uncle, she is based in Sicily's south-eastern corner. Her wines reflect a non-interventionist approach. The estate is certified organic and the wines are made with few, if any, additions.
If one wine has become the signature of Arianna Occhipinti, it is SP68, a blend of Frappato and Nero d'Avola. This is not a dense or complex wine, it is snappy, sappy and vibrant, the sort of wine that makes you stand up to attention and raise a glass. It is a wine with few pretensions, more fun than serious. That is no bad thing. It is a lovely 'drink me know' proposition that has found a legion of fans worldwide.
2015 OCCHIPINTI SP68
Producer: Agricola Occhipinti
Variety: Frappato, Nero d’Avola
Region: Sicily, Italy
ABV: 13.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $45.00
Date tasted: 19 November 2016
Tasting Note:
Bright purple. Lifted nose of morello cherry/bitter cherry. Direct and straightforward on the palate. Black/bitter cherry to the fore. Light, vibrant and fresh. Pleasantly sour!
Score: 16+/20
If one wine has become the signature of Arianna Occhipinti, it is SP68, a blend of Frappato and Nero d'Avola. This is not a dense or complex wine, it is snappy, sappy and vibrant, the sort of wine that makes you stand up to attention and raise a glass. It is a wine with few pretensions, more fun than serious. That is no bad thing. It is a lovely 'drink me know' proposition that has found a legion of fans worldwide.
2015 OCCHIPINTI SP68Producer: Agricola Occhipinti
Variety: Frappato, Nero d’Avola
Region: Sicily, Italy
ABV: 13.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $45.00
Date tasted: 19 November 2016
Tasting Note:
Bright purple. Lifted nose of morello cherry/bitter cherry. Direct and straightforward on the palate. Black/bitter cherry to the fore. Light, vibrant and fresh. Pleasantly sour!
Score: 16+/20
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