Sicilia Bianco, "Vino di Contrada SM", Arianna Occhipinti
Organic
Orange Wine (Skin Contact)

Sicilia Bianco, "Vino di Contrada SM", Arianna Occhipinti - 2024

750 mL
Item # 45760

This wine comes from the contrada of Santa Margherita and is entirely made from Grillo. The vines are planted on the hillsides of the Iblei Mountains, and benefit from cool wind, with diverse plantlife surrounding them. The Grillo sees a 2 day maceration on the skins, fermented spontaneously in concrete tank, and aged for one year in Austrian oak. Enjoy this medium-bodied dry amber white with shrimp arancini.

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  • Limited Production: Only 1 bottle(s) per customer

Production Methods

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

Orange Wine (Skin Contact)

Orange wine is made by using white wine grapes, which are pressed and left in contact with the skins, seeds, and stems for an extended period of time, similar to how red wine is made.

This prolonged maceration extracts color, tannins, and phenols, giving the wine a darker, sometimes orange color. It also produces a wine with more structure and intense flavor.

Maceration times can vary between a few hours to many months, with longer contact giving more color and extraction.


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