2022 Arianna Occhipinti "Il Frappato" Falanghina and she approaches her wine

and she approaches her wine making with the same methodical curiosity

And you can taste it

embarking on a spiritual journey to the temple

Massimo Padova became among the first to pioneer quality in a region where bulk production was the norm

2022 Arianna Occhipinti "Il Frappato" Falanghina and she approaches her wineFrappato is one of Sicilys most ancient grape varieties, more so than Nero dAvola. Occhipinti elevates the Frappato grape beyond the typical fruity, floral aromas. The sub layer of limestone and well draining sandy soils give this wine acidic backbone and depth of secondary aromas and flavors: minerality and salinity, both of which are a testament to the Vittoria terroir and Ariannas ability to pull it into the wine. Light bodied with med+ acid,