Arianna Occhipinti
PT Terre Siciliane Frappato
Sicily, Italy
“PT” comes exclusives from the Pettineo contrada located 217m above sea level with vines 70+ years of age. Arianna ferments in cement and then ages the wine in large oval cement tanks for nearly two years. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2016 “PT” pours a slightly hazy garnet with a transparent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears and signs of some light sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with a beautiful perfume of ripe red fruits: strawberries, raspberries, Morello cherry, red flowers, leather, minerals and exotic spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ with a refined, silky texture. This was a fabulous paring with spaghetti all’assassina. Drink now and over the next few years.
“PT” comes exclusives from the Pettineo contrada located 217m above sea level with vines 70+ years of age. Arianna ferments in cement and then ages the wine in large oval cement tanks for nearly two years. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2016 “PT” pours a slightly hazy garnet with a transparent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears and signs of some light sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with a beautiful perfume of ripe red fruits: strawberries, raspberries, Morello cherry, red flowers, leather, minerals and exotic spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ with a refined, silky texture. This was a fabulous paring with spaghetti all’assassina. Drink now and over the next few years.
Mar 30th, 2025
Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines
A little fruity and natty.
A little fruity and natty.
Jan 15th, 2024
From PT. This is a Contrada with more clay. This wine smells and tastes more fruity than the fresh, mineral FL. I really enjoyed our tasting at Arianna Occhipinti. She is doing great things!
From PT. This is a Contrada with more clay. This wine smells and tastes more fruity than the fresh, mineral FL. I really enjoyed our tasting at Arianna Occhipinti. She is doing great things!
Nov 15th, 2023
W/ Dan & Barbara on 11/4/2022. La Posta.
W/ Dan & Barbara on 11/4/2022. La Posta.
Nov 5th, 2022
Stunning. Ariana’s wines are just getting better.
Stunning. Ariana’s wines are just getting better.
Sep 17th, 2022Now this is my kind of wine. So beautiful, so relaxed but with energy. Right up my alley. Dark pretty purple in the glass with some cherry red accents. Wild strawberries all over the nose, attacking you in the most loving way. Fragrant spices and cinnamon are in total harmony. There’s a bit of leather going on here that is simply divine. Smoky wood and dark chocolate just for good measure.
Low production Frappato from a single vineyard in Sicily. The acidity here is fairly high which is nice and the tannins silky smooth. This is a bold Italian that pulls no punches when it comes to the funk. That sexy, sexy funk which I love. That combined with low alcohol at 12.5% is such a balm for the soul. So different than the usual fare. The palate references the nose with more spice and crushed herbs. The red fruits are lively and the leather strong. A superstar of a Frappato.
Now this is my kind of wine. So beautiful, so relaxed but with energy. Right up my alley. Dark pretty purple in the glass with some cherry red accents. Wild strawberries all over the nose, attacking you in the most loving way. Fragrant spices and cinnamon are in total harmony. There’s a bit of leather going on here that is simply divine. Smoky wood and dark chocolate just for good measure.
Low production Frappato from a single vineyard in Sicily. The acidity here is fairly high which is nice and the tannins silky smooth. This is a bold Italian that pulls no punches when it comes to the funk. That sexy, sexy funk which I love. That combined with low alcohol at 12.5% is such a balm for the soul. So different than the usual fare. The palate references the nose with more spice and crushed herbs. The red fruits are lively and the leather strong. A superstar of a Frappato.
2017. Arianna Occhipinti, The Queen of Sicilian winemaking, and Queen of Frappato.
2017. Arianna Occhipinti, The Queen of Sicilian winemaking, and Queen of Frappato.
Mar 23rd, 2022
Extremely elegant, pure, refined and very impressive Frappato. 13% alcohol
Extremely elegant, pure, refined and very impressive Frappato. 13% alcohol
Apr 25th, 2020
Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions
Joe had this 2 months ago
Joe had this 2 months ago
Jan 20th, 2025