Occhipinti SP68 Rosso

In the glass

Aroma: strawberry, dried cherry, wild herbs, iron

Palate: red berry, bitter almond, mineral, fresh acidity

Named after the SP68 road through Vittoria, Occhipinti's signature blend is a Frappato-dominant light red of extraordinary mineral lift, wild-berry purity and racy acidity.

What it pairs with

• Pasta con le sarde
  Frappato's brightness and Nero d'Avola's depth together navigate the sardine-fennel-currant complexity.
• Grilled swordfish with salmoriglio
  Light body and racy acidity complement grilled fish without overpowering the herb-lemon sauce.
• Fresh burrata with tomatoes
  The wine's delicate tannins and red-berry fruit pair beautifully with the creamy cheese.

History

Arianna Occhipinti started making wine in 2004 at age 21, naming her debut bottling for the provincial road her vines border. SP68 Rosso blends Frappato and Nero d'Avola from organically farmed low-yielding plots and became Italy's most celebrated natural light red within a decade.

1. 2004 — First SP68 Rosso produced from Occhipinti's 1-hectare plot

Facts

Producer

Arianna Occhipinti

Grapes

Frappato (70%), Nero d'Avola (30%)

Classification

IGP Terre Siciliane

Oak

Aged in large old oak casks, 8-10 months

ABV

13.0%

Price

EUR 24-34 at retail

Drinking window

3-10 from vintage

First vintage

2004

Biodynamic

Biodynamic Practicing

Organic

ORGANIC CERTIFIED

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