Arianna Occhipinti
SP68 Bianco Terre Siciliane Albanello Muscat of Alexandria
Sicily, Italy
Exotic. Dried tangerine peel, flowers and herbs, lemon zest and a tingle of spiced honey. Absolutely takes off with cuisine, had Sicilian shrimp and pasta with it. Really showed its depth and expansive qualities.
Exotic. Dried tangerine peel, flowers and herbs, lemon zest and a tingle of spiced honey. Absolutely takes off with cuisine, had Sicilian shrimp and pasta with it. Really showed its depth and expansive qualities.
Dec 7th, 2023
Pungent florals, ground ginger and grapefruit form a zesty bouquet as the 2022 Bianco SP68 opens in the glass. It’s soft and round. Juicy acidity and tropical citrus tones enliven its tart orchard fruits. This finishes surprisingly long, leaving exotic inner florals and sour melon notes to fade slowly. What a treat. The SP68 Bianco is a blend of Albana and Zibibbo. (Eric Guido, Vinous, September 2023)
Pungent florals, ground ginger and grapefruit form a zesty bouquet as the 2022 Bianco SP68 opens in the glass. It’s soft and round. Juicy acidity and tropical citrus tones enliven its tart orchard fruits. This finishes surprisingly long, leaving exotic inner florals and sour melon notes to fade slowly. What a treat. The SP68 Bianco is a blend of Albana and Zibibbo. (Eric Guido, Vinous, September 2023)
Nariz: flores blancas, albaricoque, melon, miel, piedra volcanica
Boca: Acidez M, Alcohol M-
Nariz muy fragante
Nariz: flores blancas, albaricoque, melon, miel, piedra volcanica
Boca: Acidez M, Alcohol M-
Nariz muy fragante
Some grapefruit, orange peel, apple cider notes. A bit of bitter as well. This has some skin contact. Golden color.
Some grapefruit, orange peel, apple cider notes. A bit of bitter as well. This has some skin contact. Golden color.
Jan 27th, 2024
Worried it might be a little natty for my taste at first but the funk blows off quickly to reveal a fragrant & expressive wine—orange peel, orange blossom, fennel pollen, pumpkin and a gorgeous salinity.
It’s a wine that really sings with seafood. Had it with Provençal Cod with olives and fennel.
Her winemaking talent really shines in the texture—particularly the finish. Definitely a lot of skin contact here, but the tannins are elegant and the finish is crisp, salty and refreshing —no graininess or bitterness.
Like Stanley Tucci says to Arianna, “I could bathe in this wine”
Worried it might be a little natty for my taste at first but the funk blows off quickly to reveal a fragrant & expressive wine—orange peel, orange blossom, fennel pollen, pumpkin and a gorgeous salinity.
It’s a wine that really sings with seafood. Had it with Provençal Cod with olives and fennel.
Her winemaking talent really shines in the texture—particularly the finish. Definitely a lot of skin contact here, but the tannins are elegant and the finish is crisp, salty and refreshing —no graininess or bitterness.
Like Stanley Tucci says to Arianna, “I could bathe in this wine”
Slight skin contact here. Handled adroitly to get complexity without any bitterness.
Slight skin contact here. Handled adroitly to get complexity without any bitterness.
Nov 15th, 2023
Natural wine from Sicily. Muscat skin. Floral. Not sweet, Dry. 2022 @, Enoteca Balbella, 231104
Natural wine from Sicily. Muscat skin. Floral. Not sweet, Dry. 2022 @, Enoteca Balbella, 231104
Nov 4th, 2023