{"product_id":"arianna-occhipinti-sp68-terre-igt-bianco","title":"SP68 Terre IGT Bianco","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile many aromatic whites are fleeting, this Arianna Occhipinti SP68 Terre IGP White is a wine of profound substance. Farmed organically, the vineyard is tended with care, and Arianna allows the juice to rest on its skins for fifteen days, a process that coaxes out a beautiful golden hue and a subtle, textured grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it greets you with an expressive, sun drenched nose of pink grapefruit, orange blossom, and wild thyme; scents that feel like a morning walk through a Mediterranean grove. On the palate, it is bone-dry and exhilaratingly mineral, finishing with a signature saline snap and a hint of almond that keeps you coming back for another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing an Occhipinti wine means embracing the raw, unfiltered energy of the land. Arianna’s commitment to biodynamic farming and minimal intervention ensures that what hits your glass is honest and alive. It is a bright, agile, and pulse quickening white that thrives alongside a plate of grilled octopus or a simple pasta with sardines and fennel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the taste of a modern Sicily that honours its deepest roots: vibrant, soulful, and entirely unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA vibrant straw yellow with golden reflections. Because it is bottled unfiltered and undergoes skin contact, it may have a gentle, natural cloudiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHighly aromatic and expressive. It leads with notes of orange blossom, pink grapefruit, and exotic fruits like lychee and peach, underpinned by wild Mediterranean herbs (thyme and oregano) and a hint of honey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBone-dry, fresh, and mineral-driven. It features a distinct saline character from the limestone soils, balanced by a graceful acidity and a textured mouthfeel. The finish often carries a characteristic, pleasant almond bitterness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditional blend of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60% Moscato di Alessandria (Zibibbo) and 40% Albanello\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified \u003c\/span\u003eOrganic and Biodynamic\u003cspan\u003e. The vines average 15–23 years of age, planted at 280 metres above sea level in sandy, calcareous (limestone) soils. No chemical herbicides, pesticides, or synthetic fertilisers are used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-harvested grapes are destemmed and crushed. Spontaneous fermentation occurs in \u003c\/span\u003e85 hl concrete vats using indigenous yeasts. The juice remains in contact with the skins for approx. 15 days\u003cspan\u003e, providing its unique structure and depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged for \u003c\/span\u003e6 months in concrete vats on the fine lees, followed by 1 month in the bottle\u003cspan\u003e before release. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur additions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottles produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specifically stated (small-scale, artisan production)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12% abv (although, it may slightly vary by vintage) \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arianna Occhipinti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57316157849974,"sku":"AOSPWH","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/2098\/2646\/files\/Arianna_Occhipinti_SP68_Terre_IGT_Bianco.jpg?v=1771343251","url":"https:\/\/www.baruccio.co.uk\/products\/arianna-occhipinti-sp68-terre-igt-bianco","provider":"Baruccio - Wine Bar | Italian Coffee Shop in St. Albans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}