2024 Occhipinti Rosso SP68
Occhipinti SP68 Rosso is a Sicilian red produced from a blend of 70% Frappato and 30% Nero d’Avola. Sourced from vineyards adjacent to the Strada Provinciale 68 near Vittoria, it benefits from terroir marked by medium‐consistency soils composed of sub-Apennine calcareous sands. The winemaking process includes extended skin maceration and fermentation in stainless steel tanks for approximately 6 months, with fermentation driven by indigenous yeasts and the wine remaining unfiltered prior to bottling. Produced under organic and biodynamic principles, this wine reflects both its distinctive vineyard characteristics and a commitment to traditional yet innovative techniques.
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$40.00
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Specs
Farming
Harvest
Grapes are primarily destemmed, with gravity‐fed juice management employed in some instances.
Fermentation
Fermentation proceeds solely with indigenous (natural/native) yeasts and occurs without temperature control in certain cases. A skin contact phase is applied, with maceration periods ranging from 15 days to as long as 155 days. Minimal SO₂ (or sulphur) is added before fermentation and at bottling, with occasional additional dosing after racking.
Aging
Fermentation and aging occur in a variety of vessels, including stainless steel tanks, concrete or cement tanks, and glass-lined tanks. Typical aging lasts 6 months in tanks (with one variation extending to 8 months), followed by 1 month of bottle aging; final bottling is performed without filtration.
