Arianna Occhipinti 'Il Frappato' Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy

A vibrant expression of its seaside Sicilian terroir, the 2023 Il Frappato from Arianna Occhipinti unfolds with ethereal red fruit and floral grace, all underpinned by crystalline mineral character and a whisper of spice. It’s a wine that strikes a rare balance — intellectually compelling yet supremely drinkable — making each bottle a special treasure, particularly as only a few reach our allocation each year. Product Details Vintage & Region: 2023, Terre Siciliane IGT, Vittoria zone, Sicily, Italy Grape Variety: 100% Frappato from estate vineyards averaging ~40 years old, with parcels rooted in sandy calcareous soils and limestone-rich terrain Farming & Vinification: Certified organic and biodynamically farmed; hand-harvested grapes; native yeast fermentation with ~30-day skin maceration in concrete; aged ~8 months in Slavonian oak botti followed by ~8 months in concrete; bottled unfiltered Alcohol: 12.5% ABV Production Volume: Extremely limited — only a few bottles secured a