Arianna Occhipinti SP68 Bianco

Vintage: 2023

Origin: Vittoria, Sicily, Italy

Grapes: 70% Zibibbo, 30% Albanello

Alcohol: 12.5%

Another gem from Arianna's SP68 range, this time showcasing Sicily's native white grapes in all their exotic glory. Made from a blend of Albanello and Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria), this skin contact white wine is pure liquid sunshine with a serious edge. The bright straw-yellow colour hints at what's to come - an intoxicating nose full of white flowers, chamomile, and white peaches, with those musky, aromatic notes that make Zibibbo so distinctive. But it's on the palate where things get interesting - fresh and mineral-driven with an almost herbaceous quality, yet rich enough to handle that brief skin maceration, which adds just the right amount of grip. You'll find layers of citrus zest, wild fennel, dry spices, and that salty, oceanic character that screams Sicily from every sip. There's even a hint of olive on the finish that ties everything together beautifully. Made biodynamically with wild yeasts and aged in concrete for 8 months, it's unfined and unfiltered - basically as natural and authentic as white wine gets. Perfect with seafood (especially octopus salad), but honestly, this wine is so evocative of Sicily that you might just want to drink it while dreaming of Mediterranean coastlines.