Arianna Occhipinti Occhipinti Siccagno Nero d'Avola 2022 750ml

While understated and delicate in the glass, the 2021 Nero d'Avola Siccagno is impossible to ignore. Crushed blackberries, tangerine, lavender, chalk dust and sweet spice form its dazzling bouquet. It’s round, soft-textured, quite juicy in character and has depths of tart wild berry fruit. Sour citrus adds contrast and tension throughout. The 2021 finishes with staining length, leaving a lingering web of fine tannins and salted licorice. Just a baby today, I expect the 2021 to flesh out beautifully with a few years of cellaring. (Eric Guido)

The 2022 Nero d'Avola Siccagno 22 entices with an earthy, darkly floral bouquet that blends spiced blackberries, crushed rocks, savory herbs and nuances of fresh tobacco. It coasts across the palate with ease, soft and round, yet a zesty core of citrus-tinged acidity and minerals adds tension toward the close. The 2022 finishes long and pleasantly tart, with a hint of tangerine and sour cherry that creates a chewy sensation.