2024 Occhipinti Bianco SP68

SP68 Bianco is an organic and biodynamic white wine from Sicily, crafted by renowned producer Arianna Occhipinti. This blend of Muscat d'Alexandria (60%) and Albanello (40%) is grown in 15-year-old vineyards at 280 metres above sea level on distinctive red sand soils over limestone rock in the sub-Apennine calcareous sands. The wine embodies the winemaker's deep connection to the land and traditional farming practices.

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Specs

Type: White

Grapes: Muscat d'Alexandria, Albanello

Winemaker: Arianna Occhipinti

Vintage: 2024

Geography

Country: Italy

Region: Sicily

Sub-region: Vittoria

Farming

Organic and biodynamic viticulture with minimal chemical interventions (only copper and zinc allowed). Grapes grown on red sand soils over limestone rock with a focus on biodiversity and minimal intervention.

Harvest

Hand-harvested grapes, selected in the vineyard and cellar, mainly destemmed

Fermentation

Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in 85 hl cement tanks, 15 days of skin maceration with daily pumping over and punching down

Aging

Aged on fine lees in concrete tanks for 6-8 months and 1 month in bottle, unfiltered and unfined