The Story
This wine is a striking expression of its origins, with a profound sense of place. Made from 100% Frapatto, it reflects the unique terroir of its historic contrada, where 25-year-old bush-trained vines grow in sparse, sandy white topsoil over pure limestone rock. The wine offers a delicate and complex nose of wild strawberries, dried herbs, and hints of subtle earthiness, alongside a fresh mineral backbone that comes from the limestone's water retention. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with an elegant structure, boasting a firm acidity that balances the fruit’s bright red berry character, while the tannins remain fine and structured. The finish is persistent, with a certain austerity that underlines its origin. This wine displays a clear tension between its ripe fruit and the cool, almost stern structure of the limestone soil, a true reflection of the place Arianna Occhipinti calls the most austere of her parcels. It’s a wine that rewards contemplation and has the potential to evolve gracefully with time.
Description
This wine is a striking expression of its origins, with a profound sense of place. Made from 100% Frapatto, it reflects the unique terroir of its historic contrada, where 25-year-old bush-trained vines grow in sparse, sandy white topsoil over pure limestone rock. The wine offers a delicate and complex nose of wild strawberries, dried herbs, and hints of subtle earthiness, alongside a fresh mineral backbone that comes from the limestone's water retention. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with an elegant structure, boasting a firm acidity that balances the fruit’s bright red berry character, while the tannins remain fine and structured. The finish is persistent, with a certain austerity that underlines its origin. This wine displays a clear tension between its ripe fruit and the cool, almost stern structure of the limestone soil, a true reflection of the place Arianna Occhipinti calls the most austere of her parcels. It’s a wine that rewards contemplation and has the potential to evolve gracefully with time.
