Occhipinti Siccagno Nero D'Avola 2022

Arianna Occhipinti’s Siccagno is a striking 100% Nero d’Avola that truly captures the essence of Sicily. Grown on 35+ year old vines in the calcareous sandy soils of the Iblei Mountains, this wine offers a vivid snapshot of its Mediterranean terroir. The nose is a fascinating blend of chili, pepper, wet tobacco, and black cherries, while the palate reveals deep notes of dark licorice, tart cherry, ashy charcoal, and fresh potting soil. With medium acidity and tannin, Siccagno is wild and untamed yet balanced, embodying both rustic and modern qualities. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in Austrian oak, this wine has a distinct personality—fresh, mouth-watering, and thoroughly Sicilian. The wine’s aristocratic, yet melancholic nature is perfectly in tune with Arianna's philosophy of expressing the land she loves.