Occhipinti’s vineyards sit on the limestone rock typical of the area, and most vines are cultivated ad alberello (head-trained bush vines). This is an ambitious blend of equal parts Nero d’Avola and Frappato that’s given...

The 2018 Franchetti coats the glass in an inky purple color while putting on a dramatic display of rich blackberry and plum sauce, lavender, sage, mocha and hints of smoke. Its velvety textures wash shades of blue and...