Occhipinti Il Frappato 2021

Description

Occhipinti Il Frappato is a red wine made exclusively from 100% Frappato by Arianna Occhipinti, under the Terre Siciliane appellation in Sicily, Italy.
The grapes come from vineyards with an average age of 40 years planted on sandy soils of calcareous character, located at an altitude of 280 metres above sea level.
These grapes are cultivated following the principles of organic and biodynamic agriculture, without using chemical products such as herbicides, pesticides and systemic fungicides.

Winemaking

The grapes are harvested by hand and the bunches are carefully selected. The must remains in contact with the skins for 15 days, and ferments with its indigenous yeasts. The work in the winery is carried out with little interventionist guidelines and with simple and traditional procedures.
The wine is aged for 14 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, and remains in the bottle for a further month. It is not filtered.

Taste

Occhipinti Il Frappato is a fresh and elegant red wine. The nose is floral, citrus, fruity with herbal notes. The palate is light and fruity. It is persistent and with an acidity that brings freshness.

A powerful and structured red wine.

Occhipinti Il Frappato is an emblematic red wine, single varietal, personal, attractive, authentic and very natural, made by the young Sicilian winemaker Arianna Occhipinti, which reflects the character of the land that gives it its origin.
This red wine is perfect to accompany an anniversary dinner with dishes such as risottos, pasta and red meats.
And you, have you tried this wine, which according to its creator is the one that most resembles it, in its originality and uniqueness? Try it and tell us what you think!