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2009 Arianna Occhipinti SP68 Nero d'Avola e Frappato
Red Blend
- Italy
- Sicily
- Sicilia
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Community Tasting Notes 32
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JPH104 wrote:
May 3, 2013 - Big earthy nose. Dark fruit and good acidity on the palate. Great with food.
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AndrewR wrote: 85 points
June 24, 2012 - Raspberry rocks all day. Simple, ample fruit, fun. Turn your brain off and dont think about wine while drinking this. A nice companion, kind of like a Coldplay album.
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Nogov wrote: 88 points
June 9, 2012 - Had with pasta and sardines. Great pairing. Lucious fruit, but restrained not jammy. Enough acidicy to highlight the roasted tomatoes.
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vassnesen wrote: 89 points
February 10, 2012 - As the previous bottle
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vassnesen wrote: 89 points
February 10, 2012 - 12/20/201089 points
Yet again a great bottle of this wine. Extreme open and fruity. Hint of lavastone on the nose. Great consentration and juicy. Really good wine for the price.
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By Walter Speller
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By Richard Jennings
4/16/2011 (link) 92 points(Arianna Occhipinti SP68 Nero d'Avola e Frappato) Medium ruby color with 3 millimeter clear meniscus; nice, light hibiscus; tart cherry, cinnamon, rosehips nose; very tasty, light-medium bodied, rich, cinnamon, ripe cherry, red berry, raspberry palate; medium-plus finish 92+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Arianna Occhipinti
- Varietal Red Blend
- Designation SP68 Nero d'Avola e Frappato
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Sicily
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Sicilia
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 46 (25%)
- Consumed 141 (75%)
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- VarietyRed Blend
- CountryItaly
- RegionSicily
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