“SP68” Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT 2024 (BIO)

Occhipinti | Sicily
Az. Agr. Arianna Occhipinti | Via dei Mille 55 | IT 97019 Vittoria

19210124 · 0,75 l · 25,32 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Three thousand years of wine-growing history are encapsulated in a single road name: the Strada Provinciale 68 near Vittoria, the route along which generations of Sicilian farmers carried their amphorae – and later their barrels – to market. Arianna Occhipinti, a pioneer of Sicilian natural wine, has created a liquid tribute to this country road. Albanello and Zibibbo, two indigenous Sicilian varieties, grow here on red sand over limestone. The grapes ferment together with wild yeasts in concrete vats; two weeks" maceration give the Bianco its characteristic texture. Bottled unfiltered, it retains its lively cloudiness.

Exotic fruit meets Mediterranean scrubland; citrus freshness gives way to a subtle hint of almond on final. A wine like a journey through Sicily"s hinterland – authentic, unpretentious, full of character. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fragrant, creamy white wine with aromas and flavours of macerated apricots, dried thyme and cumin, as well as rich hints of Marcona almonds and pastries, all set against a light to medium-bodied profile. It has a slightly chalky texture and is enlivened as much by a hint of saltiness as by its mandarin peel-infused acidity." Wine Spectator

"A fragrant wine brimming with orange blossom, candied lemon and stone fruit, with hints of fresh lychees. Medium-bodied, full of vibrancy and crisp acidity; taut yet concentrated." James Suckling

"The nose opens with spicy notes of citrus, salt, crushed herbs and raw almonds, followed by a hint of white peach, which adds a balancing sweetness. On the palate, lemon, lime, Cara Cara oranges, ripe peaches and green melon dominate, creating a structured, full-bodied sensation, before a nutty saltiness returns on the finish." Wine Enthusiast