Arianna Occhipinti Occhipinti Grotte Alte 2020 750ml

Darkly alluring, savory and nearly sultry, the 2019 Cerasuolo di Vittoria Grotte Alte grumbles up with a blend of crushed ashen stones and black cherries complicated by exotic spice and dusty dried roses. It splashes easily across the palate, energized by a core of zesty acidity. Tart red berry fruits and mineral tones saturate throughout. This leaves a fascinating blend of tangerine and sour melon that keeps the mouth watering for more despite its grippy tannins as wild blueberry notes fade. The Grotte Alte remains a testament to the height to which Cerasuolo di Vittoria can achieve.<br/><br/>

Richly aromatic and appealing, with concentrated black raspberry, black cherry, pomegranate and plum fruit flavors layered with a pronounced waft of minerally iron and salt notes. Theres focus and structure, with mouthwatering acidity and sculpted tannins, but its all set in the frame of a gymnast or dancer -- power married to grace. Expands on the palate and through the lasting finish, with accents of fresh thyme and rosemary, sandalwood, paprika and graphite joining the core of fruit and mineral character. Frappato and Nero d'Avola. Drink now through 2040. 100 cases imported.