Occhipinti SP68 Bianco 2009
Interesting to taste this so close to having tried the Brash Higgins Zibibbo - although this also contains some Albanello.
Arianna Occhipinti is the niece of Giusto Occhipinti, one-third of COS and whose 'Pithos' I wrote up here. It must be stated that Arianna is a grower and winemaker in her own right, having studied Oenology in Milan, though she does state her Uncle as an obvious inspiration.
Peach skin, stonefruit kernels, florals, hints of jasmine and beeswax. I detected a little underlying fresh herb here too. In short, fresh, floral and fragrant.
The palate shows hints of creme caramel cut with a little fresh citrus - mandarin segments. Carries a little phenolic raspiness too - the wine sees some skin contact, shown on both the palate and its colour. Deliciously dry - in fact just simply delicious. 92
You can read a little more about Arianna here.
Tasted on: Friday 28th February, a Root to Flower Day
Source: Retail, Wine Experience
Price: $39.60
Alcohol: 11%
Closure: DIAM
Website: http://www.agricolaocchipinti.it/eng.html
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