Arianna Occhipinti “SM” Vino di Contrada Bianco 2024

Wine Type: White
Vintage: 2024
Bottle Size: 750mL
Grape Variety: 100% Grillo
Appellation: Terre Siciliane IGT
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily – Vittoria (Contrada Santa Margherita)
Producer: Arianna Occhipinti
Winemaker: Arianna Occhipinti
Vineyard: Contrada Santa Margherita – southeast-facing, ~280m elevation
Soil: Sandy limestone
Farming: Certified organic and biodynamic
Alcohol: 12.0% 
Fermentation: Native yeasts; spontaneous fermentation in concrete; aged 6–8 months in large neutral oak casks; bottled unfined, unfiltered, with minimal added sulfur

Tasting Notes:
Elegant, textured, and quietly intense. The SM Bianco opens with aromas of white peach, wild herbs, sea spray, and chamomile. The palate is saline and taut, with layers of citrus oil, green almond, and chalky minerality. A refined and expressive take on Grillo—structured and deeply rooted in place.

Food Pairings:
Ideal with crudo, grilled vegetables, salted ricotta, or Sicilian seafood dishes. Serve chilled but not too cold to let the texture unfold.

About the Producer:
Arianna Occhipinti is one of Sicily’s most visionary winemakers, known for her soulful, terroir-driven wines. The “Vini di Contrada” series explores individual vineyard voices—“SM” (Santa Margherita) yields a precise, mineral Grillo that’s both restrained and powerful in its expression.