Occhipinti Vino di Contrada "FL" Terre Siciliane 2020

Occhipinti Vino di Contrada "FL" Terre Siciliane 2020The Vino di Contrada project was born through Arianna's empirical observation of her land, spotting specific parcels that produce unique expressions of terroir. Three wines currently exist in the lineup: PT (Pettineo), BB (Bombolieri) and FL (Fossa di Lupo). They are released together in a wooden six pack. "Bombolieri: Here we are situated on a point with high limestone content in the soil, facing the Serra San Bartolo. Here the lands can vary from

a 'custom crush meets business incubator meets thinktank cooperative' in the Shenandoah Valley that will continue expanding the community of small producers in the region and allow a more diverse group of folks to get a leg up in the wine world

The "Les Granges" is from their younger vines

This is perfect for the transitional weather we are having in New York at the moment

I had never tasted any natural wines from Alentejo until recently

it makes sense that there would be a great diversity in the wines produced there

Pedro Ximenez

citrusy cut

But after it opens up it almost reads like Sangiovese with its black cherry

Lower acid

sits on prehistoric

I've looked at some pictures of the place

ginger ale