Occhipinti Il Frappato 2021
28.11₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
Arianna Occhipinti
Terre Siciliane
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Showing lots of varietal character, the 2021 Il Frappato reveals dusty red stone, wild berry and a hint of sweet apricot. The wine is firm and tense, yet it also manages an absolutely weightless approach that makes it so easy and fun to drink. It embraces a contemporary style that would pair with the healthy foods we want to eat today, with lots of vegetables and white meats.
Features
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Appellation
Alcohol
13.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Skin contact for 50 days before spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Aged for 14 months in 2.500 liter Slovenian oak foudres. Unfiltered.
Description
Occhipinti Il Frappato is an authentic expression of the Sicilian terroir, born from Arianna Occhipinti 's desire to create a wine that reflects the land she works, the air she breathes and her own thoughts. This wine is described as rough, sanguine and elegant, being a faithful representation of Vittoria and the Iblei mountains. It also stands out as a wine that reflects the personality of its creator: courageous, original and rebellious.
Winemaking
The variety used for this wine is Frappato di Vittoria. It is grown at an altitude of 280 metres above sea level on medium-consistency soils, coming from sub-apennine sands of calcareous nature. Farming is entirely organic, with no chemical intervention. The vines have an average age of 40 years and are cultivated at a density of 6,000 vines per hectare. The grapes are harvested at the beginning of October.
Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts and a 30-day skin maceration. Subsequently, the wine matures for 14 months in 2,500 litre Slovenian oak barrels and one month in the bottle without filtration.
Taste
Occhipinti Il Frappato is an organic wine with an intense ruby colour with violet tones. On the nose, red fruits stand out, especially cherry and raspberry, complemented by candied aromas, a floral touch and a spicy background with aniseed nuances, as well as a mineral presence that adds complexity. On the palate, it is surprisingly smooth, with soft tannins and medium acidity, leading to an elegant finish.
Shipping to Switzerland
50% discount on orders over 392.35₣*Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 392.35₣* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 23.69₣ | 11.84₣ (-11.84₣) |
| 7-12 | 29.33₣ | 14.66₣ (-14.66₣) |
| 13-18 | 36.19₣ | 18.10₣ (-18.10₣) |
| 19-24 | 45.51₣ | 22.76₣ (-22.76₣) |
| 25-30 | 51.01₣ | 25.50₣ (-25.50₣) |
| 31-36 | 56.89₣ | 28.45₣ (-28.45₣) |
| 37-42 | 60.81₣ | 30.41₣ (-30.41₣) |
| 43-48 | 62.78₣ | 31.39₣ (-31.39₣) |
| 49-54 | 68.66₣ | 34.33₣ (-34.33₣) |
| 55-60 | 74.55₣ | 37.27₣ (-37.27₣) |
| VAT not included | ||
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