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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: white flowers, lemon zest, peach, salted almond
Palate: citrus, stone fruit, fennel, mineral saline
The white counterpart to SP68 Rosso: Grecanico and Zibibbo from volcanic soils, aromatically intense, mineral and saline with a citrus-peach freshness.
What it pairs with
- Raw seafood Salinity and citrus acidity are the classic companions for raw crustaceans and molluscs.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
- Insalata di polpo The wine's mineral-citrus profile mirrors the lemon-dressed octopus.
- Grilled vegetables with herbs Aromatic Zibibbo and herbal Grecanico complement char-grilled summer vegetables.More wines for vegetables and salads →
With cheese
How to serve Occhipinti SP68 Bianco
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Raw seafood, Insalata di polpo, Grilled vegetables with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Occhipinti introduced the white SP68 to mirror the red, blending native Grecanico with Zibibbo from her organically farmed Vittoria plots. It shares the road-name identity and natural-wine ethos of the red, adding aromatic depth from the Zibibbo grape.
- 2008First SP68 Bianco from Grecanico and Zibibbo
Facts
- Producer
- Arianna Occhipinti · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grecanico (60%), Zibibbo (40%)
- Classification
- IGP Terre Siciliane
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation and aging; partial skin contact
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 24-34 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Occhipinti SP68 Bianco
What does Occhipinti SP68 Bianco taste like?
On the nose, white flowers, lemon zest, peach, salted almond. On the palate, citrus, stone fruit, fennel, mineral saline. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a saline, fresh finish. The white counterpart to SP68 Rosso: Grecanico and Zibibbo from volcanic soils, aromatically intense, mineral and saline with a citrus-peach freshness.
When should I drink Occhipinti SP68 Bianco?
Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Occhipinti SP68 Bianco?
Raw seafood is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Insalata di polpo and Grilled vegetables with herbs. Salinity and citrus acidity are the classic companions for raw crustaceans and molluscs.
What grapes are in Occhipinti SP68 Bianco?
The blend is Grecanico (60%), Zibibbo (40%). The wine is classified as IGP Terre Siciliane.
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