Arianna Occhipinti, Frappato, Vino di Contrada

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Arianna Occhipinti, Frappato, Vino di Contrada "PT" Terre Siciliane IGT, Italy 2022100% Frappato. The three different wines in this limited production run are all Frappato, vinified and aged identically to demonstrate the distinctions amongst the three different contrade or districts. Contrada names are not permitted on Sicilian wine labels, so each name is represented by a two letter abbrevation "BB" for Bomboliere, "PT" for Pettineo and "FL" for Fossa di Lupo with each being cheekily struck through with a line to emphasize their

Fermentation takes place in cement tanks

These vineyards are located at an altitude of 500-600m (1600-2000ft) above sea level

bâtonnage at least once a week

It is called "pétillant" because only a portion of the fermentation occurs inside the bottle

the goal of Wachstum Bodenstein was to preserve biodiversity

I also tasted a richer

All the fruit is gently destemmed and crushed

and a second one which is the first parcel Vincent purchased when he started his activity in the 1990’s

and red and dark fruits

Great for enjoying with friends at the golden hour — neat

underlying minerality that adds complexity

the Louis Michel Chablis finishes with a lemon drop candy flavor