Occhipinti SP 68 Rosso, Terre Siciliane, Italy 2021 Vernaccia The Cerro Chapeu region is

The Cerro Chapeu region is located in one of the purest environments according to the environmental sustainability indexes (ESI) of the Columbia and Yale universities

Pale-intensity lemon in color

"Amer" is simply the French word for "bitter" (like the Italian "Amaro")

Nose of tropical fruit

and cocoa nibs for 3 weeks in non-GMO neutral grain spirit

Occhipinti SP 68 Rosso, Terre Siciliane, Italy 2021 Vernaccia The Cerro Chapeu region isThis wine is unusual in that while its a serious proposition, its also exuberant fun. SP68 Rosso is a vivid ruby color, purple flecked and slightly turbid in the glass, young wine with nothing taken out. Cherry, strawberry and violet perfume leads to a bright, fresh palate. Cherry, strawberry, mulberry and cranberry are in tension with a streak of saline minerality and a hint of liquorice. Theres little tannin but outstanding balance and texture,