2020 Arianna Occhipinti Vino di Contrada Mixed 3pk

Arianna Occhipinti makes wines of place; her Vino di Contrada Frappatos purely and honestly express the different terroirs of her home, Vittoria. This 3pk explores the grape through three different vineyards with three different soil make-ups and aspects through the 2020 vintage. Drink now through 2030+.

PT: This historic contrada, a term used to refer a small district of the countryside, is located beyond Serra San Bartolo ridge; historically it has always produced very elegant wines thanks to a deep layer of marine sand (50-60 cm), with little presence of limestone rocks on the surface. Our Chiusa di Pettineo vines are nearly 60 years old. The wines of the Pettineo are usually fruit-driven with a more silky tannin yet possessing quite lively acidity.

BB: From a single parcel known as Bombolieri, facing the Serra San Bartolo in the southeast of the island, on 25 cm of light colored sand over a solid layer of limestone. Maturation in Slovenian barrels that have seen several vintages, and just a hint of sulphur at bottling. A floral nose with blood orange, cranberry, and thyme, and a spicy, palate with delicate fruit and a mineral, salty finish.

FL: Fossa di Lupo: a historic region facing the Iblei Mountains, with sandy soils and a substantial presence of limestone on the surface. After the first 40 cm of sand there is a rather hard layer of rocky limestone. A graceful nose of red fruit, Mediterranean spices, roses and sea. A little more open than the Pettineo or the Bombelieri, the palate has a touch of savouriness and bright acidity, with a long finish.