2021 Azienda Agricola Ariana Occhipinti Frappato IGT Terre Siciliane Vino di Contrada 'FL', Sicily, Italy Saint Cosme Half of the grapes were

Half of the grapes were fermented whole-bunch carbonic for three weeks and the other half fermented entirely whole-cluster but open top with gentle hand plunging for roughly a week

Steve only made the wine from 01 to 05 but continues to be one his best North Rhone-like bottling of Syrah

Notes of fresh red fruits and spices

this wine was made in more of an “ infusion style” with minimal pour overs and love touches

The fruit was handpicked Stompie’s palate looking for really bright acidity and structure

2021 Azienda Agricola Ariana Occhipinti Frappato IGT Terre Siciliane Vino di Contrada 'FL', Sicily, Italy Saint Cosme Half of the grapes wereFL (Fossa di Lupo). Just a few km. down the SP68 from the winery estate vines in Bombelieri is Arianna's original 6 hectare vineyard and winery in Fossa di Lupo. These vines are relatively young at about 15 years, alberello trained and planted on a thin 25 centimeters of brown sand over limestone rock. Arianna notes the earthiness and salinity of this wine. (Side note: this vineyard is also the source for the Nero d'Avola in "Siccagno").