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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, spiced orange peel, iron, dried rose
Palate: cherry compote, tart herbs, mineral depth, fine tannin
Occhipinti's top-tier DOCG from the Bombolieri single vineyard: equal parts Frappato and Nero d'Avola in their most complex and age-worthy expression, mineral-driven with remarkable persistence.
What it pairs with
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Roast pigeon with herbs
The wine's mineral depth and dried-fruit notes are classical companions for roasted game birds. -
Lamb brasato with black olives
Medium tannin and high acidity balance the richness of braised lamb with briny olives. -
Aged Sicilian salami
Spiced orange peel and iron in the wine bridge cured-meat spice perfectly.
How to serve Occhipinti Bombolieri
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast pigeon with herbs, Lamb brasato with black olives, Aged Sicilian salami. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Bombolieri is named for the vineyard parcel where Occhipinti grows her oldest Frappato and Nero d'Avola vines. It represents the premium expression of Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG from the estate, produced only in superior vintages.
- 2010: First Bombolieri DOCG produced from the single-vineyard parcel
Facts
- Producer
- Arianna Occhipinti · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Frappato (50%), Nero d'Avola (50%)
- Classification
- Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
- Oak
- Aged in large old oak casks, 12 months
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 40-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Occhipinti Bombolieri
What does Occhipinti Bombolieri taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, spiced orange peel, iron, dried rose. On the palate, cherry compote, tart herbs, mineral depth, fine tannin. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long, complex finish. Occhipinti's top-tier DOCG from the Bombolieri single vineyard: equal parts Frappato and Nero d'Avola in their most complex and age-worthy expression, mineral-driven with remarkable persistence.
When should I drink Occhipinti Bombolieri?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Occhipinti Bombolieri?
Roast pigeon with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lamb brasato with black olives and Aged Sicilian salami. The wine's mineral depth and dried-fruit notes are classical companions for roasted game birds.
What grapes are in Occhipinti Bombolieri?
The blend is Frappato (50%), Nero d'Avola (50%). The wine is classified as Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG.
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