loaded with orchard fruit
preserving its nuanced expression An authentic Burgundy with a refined balance of freshness and depth suited best with roast duck or a buttery grilled cheese sandwich on homemade sourdough
“San Valentino” comes partly from young vines (a dozen years old or younger) which Bea sees as not quite ready for prime time in one of his crus
Pair it with a duck terrine
The nose is complex and multilayered
Occhipinti 'SM' Vino di Contrada Sicilia Bianco, 2024 timorasso loaded with orchard fruitA striking expression of 100% Grillo from the Santa Margherita contrada in southeastern Sicily, the 2024 SM offers aromas of citrus peel, white flowers, quince, and crushed stone. The palate is textured yet vibrant, combining ripe orchard fruit with saline minerality, subtle herbal notes, and a gentle phenolic grip from brief skin contact. Fresh acidity carries through a long, savory finish marked by sea spray salinity and limestone tension. Excellent