Shop
  • GIFT CARDS THIS WAY!
    The perfect present for every palate.

  • JOIN OUR WINE CLUB!
    Wine Club VIPs get 15% of all wine, all the time.

  • Collections
  • 25% OFF BORDEAUX*
    Shop our exclusive selection of pre-order Bordeaux on our DC site!

  • PRODUCER OF THE MONTH
    Meet the Sokol Blosser family!

  • BUBBLES SEASON
    Sparkles for the holidays.

  • About
  • Learn about the Progressive Scale!

  • Meet founders, Hadley and TJ Douglas

  • Recent Press

  • Are you old enough to Drink Progressively?

    Clicking below confirms you are 21+.

    2021 Arianna Occhipinti Sicilia Nero d'Avola (Sicily, IT) 5R

    5R

    Medium-bodied wines with more structure and a mouth-feel similar to whole milk

    Sold out

    2021 Arianna Occhipinti Sicilia Nero d'Avola (Sicily, IT) 5R

    This robust Nero d'Avola is a deep, dark red with a rich, extracted flavor profile. It offers powerful aromas of dried fruit, raspberries, beetroot, and blackcurrants. A juicy Sicilian wine from natural cultivation, it captivates with its impressive personality and enchanting finesse.

    About The Varietal

    Nero d'Avola

    Nero d'Avola is a standout grape variety from Sicily, benefiting from the growing global interest in the wines of this southern Italian island. It can be encountered in various forms, from mass-produced single-varietal wines served in pizza chains to sought-after, artisanal, and small-batch winemakers whose bottles are featured in stylish wine boutiques.

    About The Producer

    Arianna Occhipinti

    Arianna Occhipinti is an esteemed Italian winemaker known for her work in the Sicilian wine region. Born in 1982 in Vittoria, Sicily, Arianna comes from a family with a rich winemaking tradition. She began her winemaking journey at a young age and officially started her own winery, Azienda Agricola Arianna Occhipinti, in 2004. Arianna gained recognition for her commitment to natural winemaking practices, emphasizing organic and biodynamic principles. She is associated with the revival of ancient Sicilian grape varieties, particularly Frappato and Nero d'Avola, and she strives to express the unique terroir of the Vittoria region in her wines.

    5R

    Medium-bodied wines with more structure and a mouth-feel similar to whole milk