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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Complex finish

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

With cheese

Ragusano Our pick The Ragusano consortium's page on use suggests Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG among the reds that pair well with the cheese. The wine's red cherry and high acidity suit a table-aged wheel, and both come from south-eastern Sicily.

How to serve Occhipinti Bombolieri

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2010First 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.

Tags

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