Occhipinti Nero d'Avola "Siccagno" Sicilia IGT 2013

40 year old, head-pruned bush vines. 40 day maceration (that's a long time!) Neutral oak aged. Sicily's wine-starlet Arianna Occhipinti puts a deft touch on this full-flavored red. Full spectrum of berry flavors (red, blue, black). Bing cherry, black olive, thyme/tarragon/black tea, violets. Think of it as Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Hermitage's love child.