Arianna Occhipinti - SP68 Red 2021
Azienda Agricola Arianna Occhipinti is located in Vittoria, Sicily . Owner-winemaker Arianna Occhipinti is recognized as one of the leading advocates of the natural wine movement and has enjoyed a meteoric rise since releasing her first vintage in 2006, when she was just 24 years old. The vineyards, which extend over 22 hectares, are not all certified organic, but are cultivated without pesticides, fungicides, herbicides or chemical and synthetic fertilizers.
SP68 Rouge is a blend of Frappato (70%) and Nero d'Avola (30%) whose average age of the vines is 15 years. Fermentation begins with native yeasts, with a skin maceration of 155 days. The wine is aged for 6 months in concrete vats and 1 additional month in bottle.
Grape varieties: 70% Frappato, 30% Nero d’Avola