In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, dried fig, spice, iron filings
Palate: black fruit, licorice, firm tannin, warm mineral
Siccagno is the Sicilian dry-farming term for unirrigated cultivation; Occhipinti's varietal Nero d'Avola is richly dark-fruited with a characteristic iron-mineral finish from Vittoria's ferrous soils.
What it pairs with
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Slow-braised goat with olives
Full body and firm tannins stand up to rich goat meat; herby-mineral wine character mirrors the olive notes. -
Caponata on bruschetta
The wine's dark fruit and spice complement the sweet-sour Sicilian aubergine relish. -
Grilled lamb ribs
Firm tannins cut through lamb fat with warm mineral notes complementing the char.
How to serve Occhipinti Siccagno
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Slow-braised goat with olives, Caponata on bruschetta, Grilled lamb ribs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Siccagno takes its name from the traditional Sicilian dry-farming practice without irrigation. Occhipinti produces this wine from Nero d'Avola vines farmed without irrigation in the Vittoria zone, producing concentrated low-yield fruit that ages beautifully.
- 2004 — First vintage of Siccagno from unirrigated Nero d'Avola
Facts
- Producer
- Arianna Occhipinti
- Grapes
- Nero d'Avola (100%)
- Classification
- IGP Terre Siciliane
- Oak
- Aged in large old oak casks, 12 months
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 22-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Occhipinti Siccagno
What does Occhipinti Siccagno taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, dried fig, spice, iron filings. On the palate, black fruit, licorice, firm tannin, warm mineral. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long, iron-mineral finish. Siccagno is the Sicilian dry-farming term for unirrigated cultivation; Occhipinti's varietal Nero d'Avola is richly dark-fruited with a characteristic iron-mineral finish from Vittoria's ferrous soils.
When should I drink Occhipinti Siccagno?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Occhipinti Siccagno?
Slow-braised goat with olives is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Caponata on bruschetta and Grilled lamb ribs. Full body and firm tannins stand up to rich goat meat; herby-mineral wine character mirrors the olive notes.
What grapes are in Occhipinti Siccagno?
The blend is Nero d'Avola (100%). The wine is classified as IGP Terre Siciliane.