Occhipinti SP68 Rosso, 2024, 750ml

Description

Named after the ancient Strada Provinciale 68 that runs past the estate, Arianna Occhipinti SP68 Rosso 2024 blends 70% Frappato with 30% Nero d'Avola from four vineyard sites in Vittoria, southeastern Sicily. The vines grow at 280 meters elevation on red sand over limestone bedrock, farmed organically and biodynamically. Hand-harvested grapes are destemmed and co-fermented with native yeasts in concrete tanks, macerating on skins for approximately 15 days. Arianna Occhipinti SP68 Rosso 2024 then ages for 6 months in concrete followed by one month in bottle, released unfiltered to preserve its vibrant character. Fresh purple-ruby with violet highlights. The nose offers tender black cherry, violets, plum, and a whisper of shaved cocoa. On the palate, light-bodied and lively with red and dark cherry flavors, Mediterranean herbs, fine-grained tannins, bright acidity, and a clean mineral-driven finish.