Wine of the Month: Arianna Occhipinti’s SP68 Rosso

There are winemakers who work the land, and then there are those who live it. Arianna Occhipinti belongs to the second group.

Born and raised among the vines of Vittoria in southeastern Sicily, she has become one of Italy’s most inspiring voices in natural winemaking. Her approach is guided by respect, intuition, and an almost instinctive sense of place. She farms organically, works with minimal intervention, and treats her vineyards like a living ecosystem, one where biodiversity, balance, and patience are worth far more than speed or technology.

Arianna’s methods may be traditional, but her vision is anything but nostalgic. She believes that wine should speak clearly and honestly of its origins: the soils, the wind, the heat of the day, the coolness of the night. And this belief comes through vividly in one of her signature expressions: SP68 Rosso IGT.

Named after the ancient road that passes by her estate, SP68 Rosso is a blend of Frappato and Nero d’Avola, two native Sicilian grapes that Arianna elevates with exceptional precision. The result is a wine that’s both deeply Sicilian and refreshingly contemporary.

The first impression is aromatic and bright: wild berries, cherries, violets, and a whisper of Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it’s energetic yet elegant, with juicy red fruits, subtle spice, and a freshness that’s rare for a wine from such a sun-soaked region. The texture is silky, the tannins are gentle, and the finish carries that signature Occhipinti purity: clean, lifted, quietly captivating.

It’s a wine that feels alive, expressive, and effortlessly drinkable. A wine that tells a story without needing to shout. A wine that makes you want the next glass before you've even finished the first. SP68 Rosso is the kind of bottle that appeals to both the curious and the seasoned wine lover. It’s versatile at the table, unforgettable in the glass, and unmistakably tied to Arianna’s philosophy of authenticity and care. For anyone looking to explore Sicily beyond the usual names, or simply wanting a wine that feels vibrant, modern, and deeply rooted, this is the bottle to reach for. It’s more than a red wine. It’s Arianna’s Sicily, bottled.

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