Occhipinti SP 68 Rosso, Terre Siciliane, Italy 2021 Vernaccia and the mouthfeel is thick

and the mouthfeel is thick and luscious

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

somewhat herbal and again also a little warm finish

Distilled in late winter of 2005 with two-thirds of the expression made in a double-copper column still with plates removed to achieve a lower distillation proof and the remaining third made in an alembic pot still

Occhipinti SP 68 Rosso, Terre Siciliane, Italy 2021 Vernaccia and the mouthfeel is thickThis 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,