Albanello
Best known in Siracusa, Sicily
An old Sicilian white grape from the island's south-east corner, now in the hands of a few dedicated growers. Expect a dry, textured white with citrus, herbs and a gentle saline finish. A genuine rarity.
Arianna OcchipintiSicily, Italy
Arianna Occhipinti SP68 Bianco 2024
£27.9575cl
Why you'll love it
A compelling Sicilian white that's both natural and expressive. Crafted from certified organic vines using biodynamic methods.
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- CountryItaly
- RegionSicily
- GrapeAlbanello, Muscat of Alexandria
- StyleDry & medium
- Vintage2024
- Alcohol12.0%
- Biodynamic
- Minimal intervention
What it tastes like
Vibrant and layered, with wild herbs and crushed nectarines giving way to spicy ginger, tart orchard fruit, and a cascade of salty minerals. The finish is vivid and lingering, with hints of green melon and lime zest.
Light
Full
Lovely with
- Meaty fishMonkfish · Turbot · Swordfish steaks
- Cheese boardMixed board · Crackers · Chutney
- PastaCarbonara · Pesto · Seafood linguine
- PizzaMargherita · Pepperoni · Friday night
A perfect match for sage-seasoned fried anchovies or monkfish with vegetables—where its saline lift and structure can shine.
The grapes
Muscat of Alexandria
Best known in Spain, Portugal, Sicily
An ancient, intensely aromatic grape. Fresh grape, orange blossom and honey, made dry, sweet or fortified depending on where it is grown. Spain calls it Moscatel de Alejandría and Sicily calls it Zibibbo, but the perfume is unmistakable.
Where it's from
Sicily
Italy
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Meet the producer
Arianna Occhipinti
Sicily, Italy
Arianna Occhipinti makes organic and biodynamic wines in Vittoria, Sicily, with minimal intervention and native yeasts. Her Contrada bottlings come from single sites. We stock Frappato and Grillo from those, plus her SP68 red and white.
More from Arianna Occhipinti →The story behind it
Named for the SP68 road near Arianna's estate in Vittoria, Sicily—this blend of 60% Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria) and 40% Albanello is vinified with native yeasts in concrete vats, macerated for about 15 days, then aged on lees in concrete for six months before a short bottle rest. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
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Delivery & collection
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