I’m not sure that we have ever had such an eagerly anticipated wine arrival at The Wine Bottega!    I don’t think Matt actually slept the night before this wine arrived.  It’s like Christmas and your birthday all rolled up into one…This wine comes from the lovely and talented Arianna Occhipinti. Only in her 20’s, this amazing woman has already achieved legendary status for her singularly elegant Frappato.  The 2008 Occhipinti SP68 Rosso di Vittoria, Sicily is a new project that blends Frappato with Nero D’Avola in the style of Cerasuolo di Vittoria.  The result is beautful, fresh and just amazingly drinkable.  It’s a wine that puts a smile on your face and adds a bit of Sicilian sunshine to a cold New England winter.  I’m not just waxing poetic here, it really is a joy to drink! We’ll be opening it at next Friday’s Valentine’s Tasting!