{"title":"Occhipinti","description":"\u003cp\u003eArianna Occhipinti is the defining voice of natural wine in Sicily. From her estate in Vittoria, in the far southeast of the island, she farms Nero d'Avola and Frappato with an uncompromising commitment to organic viticulture and minimal intervention, producing wines that have reshaped how the world thinks about Sicilian terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer wines are luminous and precise: Frappato lifted and floral, Nero d'Avola dark and brooding, and her blends striking a balance between the two that is entirely her own. There is a warmth and generosity to these wines that speaks directly to the sun-drenched volcanic soils of the Iblean plateau.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Vittoria, Sicily, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarming: Certified organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Vibrant, terroir-driven, Mediterranean soul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"occhipinti-sp68-bianco-2024","title":"Occhipinti SP68 Bianco 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSicily, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true icon of modern Sicilian winemaking. SP68 Bianco takes its name from the historic road that runs alongside Arianna Occhipinti's vineyards in Vittoria, a symbol of the connection between the land, the people and the journey of traditional farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from \u003cstrong\u003e60% Zibibbo (Moscato di Alessandria) and 40% Albanello\u003c\/strong\u003e, two native Sicilian varieties, the grapes are farmed organically and biodynamically on the sandy, limestone-rich soils of the Iblei hills. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and given a short period of skin contact, the wine captures the purity, energy and wild character of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage is beautifully aromatic and textured, showing notes of lemon blossom, grapefruit, white peach, orange peel, Mediterranean herbs and almond. The palate is fresh and vibrant, with a gentle phenolic grip, mineral tension and a long, savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect example of Arianna Occhipinti's philosophy: natural farming, native varieties and wines full of life and place. A must-have for lovers of minimal-intervention whites and expressive Mediterranean wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe chilled with seafood, raw fish, fresh cheeses, vegetables, pasta dishes or simply enjoyed on its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50431731564737,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Occhipinti_SP68_Bianco_2024.jpg?v=1784865033"},{"product_id":"occhipinti-sp68-rosso-2023","title":"Occhipinti SP68 Rosso 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSicily, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the wines that helped define the modern natural wine movement in Sicily. SP68 Rosso takes its name from the historic road that runs alongside Arianna Occhipinti's vineyards in Vittoria, a symbol of her connection to the land and the traditional farming culture of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of \u003cstrong\u003e70% Frappato and 30% Nero d'Avola\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wine combines the floral elegance and freshness of Frappato with the depth and structure of Sicily's most famous red grape. The vineyards are farmed organically and biodynamically on sandy, calcareous soils, with fermentation using indigenous yeasts and ageing in concrete tanks to preserve purity and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright and expressive, the 2023 vintage shows aromas of wild strawberries, sour cherry, violets, Mediterranean herbs and subtle spice. The palate is juicy and vibrant, with crunchy red fruit, fine tannins, mineral freshness and a long savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true Appellance-style red: natural, elegant and full of personality. A wine that proves Sicilian reds can be fresh, refined and incredibly food-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect slightly chilled with charcuterie, pizza, pasta, grilled vegetables, seafood or simply enjoyed by the glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50431733596353,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Occhipinti_SP68_Rosso_2023.png?v=1784865375"},{"product_id":"occhipinti-il-frappato-2023","title":"Occhipinti Il Frappato 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVittoria, Sicily, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most iconic expressions of Frappato in the world. 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A red of incredible perfume and elegance, closer in spirit to a fine Pinot Noir than a typical Sicilian red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA benchmark natural wine and one of Italy's most beloved producers. 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