Arianna Occhipinti
Siccagno Nero d'Avola
Sicily, Italy
A little bit more purple fruit and earth with more of a bass note as compared to the Frappato, both are gorgeous but I went back to this more
A little bit more purple fruit and earth with more of a bass note as compared to the Frappato, both are gorgeous but I went back to this more
Mar 10th, 2024
See @LM Segal spot on note today for the ‘19.
Wonderful weight free power & flavor. Perfect with the hamburger at Red Hook Tavern .
See @LM Segal spot on note today for the ‘19.
Wonderful weight free power & flavor. Perfect with the hamburger at Red Hook Tavern .
If Sicilian Nero D’ was made by a Burgundy garagiste, it would taste like this. High quality tannins that add some gravitas to an otherwise fresh and lively example. Outstanding.
If Sicilian Nero D’ was made by a Burgundy garagiste, it would taste like this. High quality tannins that add some gravitas to an otherwise fresh and lively example. Outstanding.
Nov 5th, 2023
Young but drinking true to the Nero.
Young but drinking true to the Nero.
Jan 31st, 2022
“Siccagno” is becoming so challenging to find around here anymore and I have little doubt that we can thank Stanley Tucci for that! Siccagno is Arianna’s Nero d’Avola and comes from the Sicilian name for the variety. This bottle was popped and poured, consumed over 3 days and I found this to be drinking its best on Day 3. Deep ruby color with a nearly opaque core. Medium viscosity. On the nose, dark cherry, plum, leather and dusty earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with dark cherry fruit, dried strawberry and earth again. Medium tannin and medium+ acid. A delicious and utterly charming wine. The more wines I try from Arianna, the deeper I fall in love.
“Siccagno” is becoming so challenging to find around here anymore and I have little doubt that we can thank Stanley Tucci for that! Siccagno is Arianna’s Nero d’Avola and comes from the Sicilian name for the variety. This bottle was popped and poured, consumed over 3 days and I found this to be drinking its best on Day 3. Deep ruby color with a nearly opaque core. Medium viscosity. On the nose, dark cherry, plum, leather and dusty earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with dark cherry fruit, dried strawberry and earth again. Medium tannin and medium+ acid. A delicious and utterly charming wine. The more wines I try from Arianna, the deeper I fall in love.
Oct 15th, 2021Superb. Sour cherry, pomegranate, violets, sweet food friendly tannins, crowd pleaser but has real elegance
Superb. Sour cherry, pomegranate, violets, sweet food friendly tannins, crowd pleaser but has real elegance
Jan 11th, 2021
Another delicious red wine from Arianna. Big and bold with ripe (almost stewed, but not overly prominent) red cherry, balanced with some grippy tannins and acidity. Better with some air. Served lightly chilled. Lovely wine with something for both the wine geeks, and the big-red-wine crew. Biodynamic, only 12.5 ABV, aged in 3000 liter casks.
Another delicious red wine from Arianna. Big and bold with ripe (almost stewed, but not overly prominent) red cherry, balanced with some grippy tannins and acidity. Better with some air. Served lightly chilled. Lovely wine with something for both the wine geeks, and the big-red-wine crew. Biodynamic, only 12.5 ABV, aged in 3000 liter casks.
Oct 18th, 2020
medium ruby hue, bright, very clear; Brett, black cherry, prune, dried fruit; medium body, 13% ABV; niece of Giusto Occhipinti of COS
medium ruby hue, bright, very clear; Brett, black cherry, prune, dried fruit; medium body, 13% ABV; niece of Giusto Occhipinti of COS
Apr 18th, 2019