Occhipinti Frappato Pettineo 'BB' Vino di Contrade IGT, 2022 pinon The barrel breakdown is: 10%

The barrel breakdown is: 10% new oak

harkening back to the pre-Roman days when the Ancient Greeks colonized Puglia and produced wine here perhaps from Verdeca

The label is enjoyably retro-styled

The wine is also bottled before fermentation finishes

A blend of Pinot Noir & Pinot Blanc

Occhipinti Frappato Pettineo 'BB' Vino di Contrade IGT, 2022 pinon The barrel breakdown is: 10%This wine is a striking expression of its origins, with a profound sense of place. Made from 100% Frapatto, it reflects the unique terroir of its historic contrada, where 25 year old bush trained vines grow in sparse, sandy white topsoil over pure limestone rock. The wine offers a delicate and complex nose of wild strawberries, dried herbs, and hints of subtle earthiness, alongside a fresh mineral backbone that comes from the limestone's water