Arianna Occhipinti

SP68 Terre Siciliane Nero d'Avola Frappato

9.0274 ratings
9.067 pro ratings
Sicily, Italy
Nero d'Avola, Frappato
Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Beef, Tomato-Based, Lamb, Venison, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Pork
Top Notes For
Peter Sultan

Not too much of a chill lets more layers reveal-some brett, black fruited volcanic minerals. Sure, a REAL good pizza wine but can do better. Dressner imports

Not too much of a chill lets more layers reveal-some brett, black fruited volcanic minerals. Sure, a REAL good pizza wine but can do better. Dressner imports

Oct 10th, 2017
Eric

Somewhat effervescent. Kind of old barn smell with some awkward fruit. No finish. Pass this one by.

Somewhat effervescent. Kind of old barn smell with some awkward fruit. No finish. Pass this one by.

5 people found it helpfulNov 14th, 2015
Melissa M. Sutherland

Importer Winebow Wines

8.8

Enjoying less and less each vintage. Probably me.

Enjoying less and less each vintage. Probably me.

2 people found it helpfulNov 20th, 2015
Lundmark Kvarnstrom

Always a pleaser. Not a big wine, but still a really fine one. Balanced and truly well crafted in every way. And yes, we both have a crush on Arianna, but dont tell anyone.

Always a pleaser. Not a big wine, but still a really fine one. Balanced and truly well crafted in every way. And yes, we both have a crush on Arianna, but dont tell anyone.

Dec 4th, 2016
Peter Sultan

I get the Occipinti love now, this has depth, legs, turns, & beautiful color to boot. Like a cru Morgon or similar meaty beaujo, but w an Italian soul which i dont know to quantify. Perfect foil for a Parmesan baked eggplant meal

I get the Occipinti love now, this has depth, legs, turns, & beautiful color to boot. Like a cru Morgon or similar meaty beaujo, but w an Italian soul which i dont know to quantify. Perfect foil for a Parmesan baked eggplant meal

Oct 11th, 2016
Matt

I love this wine. It never gets old and works wonders at the table. Food friendly, easy to drink, balanced, everyone can drink it. Just needs some air to open.

I love this wine. It never gets old and works wonders at the table. Food friendly, easy to drink, balanced, everyone can drink it. Just needs some air to open.

Jun 3rd, 2016
Alex Krause

A bit spritzy from the Brett but still enjoyable enough with sufficient grip and intensity to not be overpowered by barn animals. Still, I long for the unadulterated purity and splashy freshness of her frappato here.

A bit spritzy from the Brett but still enjoyable enough with sufficient grip and intensity to not be overpowered by barn animals. Still, I long for the unadulterated purity and splashy freshness of her frappato here.

Apr 14th, 2016
Daniel McGeough

Yum

Apr 14th, 2016
Yohannah Burmeister

This wine kicks ass and then some. I bought a case. You should too. Unless you have poor tastes... Drink it now. It's all about super fresh bramble fruits, flowers, and that Italian "Je ne sais quoi." It's imminently drinkable. Soft tannins, mineral, good acid, and freshness with a little spritz. Pour it btg, have fun with it.

This wine kicks ass and then some. I bought a case. You should too. Unless you have poor tastes... Drink it now. It's all about super fresh bramble fruits, flowers, and that Italian "Je ne sais quoi." It's imminently drinkable. Soft tannins, mineral, good acid, and freshness with a little spritz. Pour it btg, have fun with it.

Mar 30th, 2016
Benny Riccardi

Animal and funky with gripping tannin on a light lithe frame with cranberry flavor. Magnum bottle

Animal and funky with gripping tannin on a light lithe frame with cranberry flavor. Magnum bottle

Feb 27th, 2016