2023 Arianna Occhipinti - Sicilia Rosso DOC Nero d'Avola Siccagno (750ml)

Crafted exclusively from 100% Nero d’Avola cultivated on certified-organic parcels across Sicily’s red-sandy and limestone terroir, the 2023 Arianna Occhipinti Siccagno delivers a structurally refined yet highly approachable expression of southern Italy’s signature grape.

Vines averaging thirty-five years old are co‑trained in traditional alberello and modern guyot systems to regulate yield and concentrate aromatics under intense Mediterranean sun. Harvest occurs strictly by hand, with clusters destemmed whole‑berry style to prevent harsh seed extraction. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts unfolds in 20‑hectoliter concrete tanks, followed by roughly thirty days of gentle maceration to pull color and tannin slowly. The wine then matures for twenty‑two months in large 25‑hectoliter Slavonian oak botti, where the generous volume minimizes overt wood character while柔ening edges and preserving freshness. Finished without fining or filtration and stabilized with only trace sulfites, it adheres closely to low‑intervention winemaking principles.

Anticipated tasting notes highlight sun‑dried cherries, ripe plum, and violet undertones layered with Mediterranean thyme, dried citrus peel, and a faint saline minerality drawn from the coastal soils. The palate carries a medium body, polished tannins, and a clean, elongated finish shaped by concrete fermentation and extended lees contact.

Serving & pairing guidance: Decant for twenty to thirty minutes to lift the aroma before pouring at 60–65°F. Pairs reliably with herb‑rubbed rack of lamb, slow‑braised wild boar ragù, truffle mushroom risotto, aged Pecorino Siciliano, or charcuterie boards featuring cured soppressata and marinated olives. Store bottles horizontally in a cool, dark space to protect the unfined structure until ready to drink.