Occhipinti Nero d'Avola "Siccagno" 2023 Croatia Their focus for Birichino is

Their focus for Birichino is on very old vines planted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

papaya in aromatics

Côteaux du Layon

These vines are in the contrada of Santa Margherita ("SM" with a cheeky strike-through on the label since contrada names are not legal) in Chiaramonte Gulfi

Occhipinti Nero d'Avola "Siccagno" 2023 Croatia Their focus for Birichino isThis organic biodynamic beauty from Sicisly's darling Arianna Occhipinti is a pure and expressive take on Nero d'Avola. Chili pepper, wet tobacco and black cherries collide on the nose while the palate can be characterized by dark licorice, tart dark cherry, ashy, iodine, black olives. A special wine indeed!