Arianna Occhipinti, Nero d'Avola "Siccagno" Sicily, Italy 2023 merch and Mourvèdre that make up

and Mourvèdre that make up this cuvée on two distinct parcels: the first situated on the east side of the Rhône

The composition of the soil

and smoky finish

and dark fruit opens up to a silky beverage with hints of chicory

Arianna Occhipinti, Nero d'Avola "Siccagno" Sicily, Italy 2023 merch and Mourvèdre that make up100% Nero d'Avola. From multiple, certified organic parcels with vines averaging 35 years old, planted on red sandy, limestone soils and trained in alberello and guyot. The bunches are hand harvested and destemmed with the berries left whole. Fermentation is spontaneous with native yeasts in 20 hectoliter concrete tanks and with approximately 30 days of maceration and only gentle extraction. The wine is aged for 22 months in 25 hectoliter Slavonian