Occhipinti "Il Frappato" CORVINA

Occhipinti "Il Frappato" CORVINAOcchipinti is located in the Vittoria region of southeastern coast of Sicily. Owner, winemaker and viticulturist Arianna Occhipinti founded the estate in 2004, bottled her first commercial vintage in 2006 and today works exclusively with estate fruit. Arianna's star has risen very quickly over the last decade in the wine world, and she is rightly regarded as a symbol of success in the world of biodynamic farming and natural winemaking. Il Frappato is

Delicious in all ways a good balance of fruit

backed by a nice tang of sweet-tart acidity

polished and elegant style

Bordelaise with California flair

100% Sangiovese from estate-owned vineyards in Castellina in Chianti

Drinking this wine by itself is quite enjoyable

strawberry and a light smokiness

vibrant with prominent red fruit on the palate

energetic wine

In 1993 Palacios produced a wine called Ermita that rocked the worlds view of this region

All aging is done in stainless steel

red-fruited wine with just a hint of earth funk