Arianna Occhipinti

Arianna Occhipinti (1982-) is an Italian winemaker and winery owner based in Vittoria, Italy. She is based in the Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, where she grows Nero d’Avola and Frappato grapes. Occhipinti has worked in the wine industry since age 16, and has released red wine vintages under her own label starting at age 22. She is known for growing wines in the biodynamic methodology. Her uncle is Giusto Occhipinti, a Sicilian winemaker of the COS estate who has been making wine since 1980. She started growing wine in the Contrada Fossa di Lupo, and has since expanded to the Bombolieri, Pettineo and Bastonaca districts.

Career Occhipinti has farmed all of her land Biodynamically since 2009. She started with one hectare of vines, and had 10 hectares as of 2014.

Her SP68 Rosso, is a blend of two varieties native to this part of Sicily: Frappato and Nero d’Avola. The title "SP68" refers to the Strada Provinciale 68, a state route that passes by Arianna's rural property.

Occhipinti introduces very little, if any, sulfur in the wine, uses no filtration, and follows an extremely simple vinification process: and a final rest in bottle before release.

Occhipinti is fluent in English, which has helped with U.S. distribution and press.