Named after the country road that runs past her now-iconic winery, Occhipinti’s SP68 Rosso is as off the beaten path as its namesake highway. It beautifully shows what distinction Vittoria is capable of: wines of elegance, structure and nicely ripened fruit that still weigh in at under 13% alcohol. The just-arrived 2024 Rosso is a blend of 70% Frappato and 30% Nero d’Avola from her organic vineyards in the Val di Noto province. The driver of the blend, Frappato, is a varietal known for its lifted framboise-like fruit, low tannin and light color. Nero d’Avola, on the other hand, is dark, rustic and full of Sicily’s warm sunshine. The two play very well together to create a robust, fragrant and super elegant red. It’s got the intensity to fulfill those who crave power in their reds, but it’s got the grace for those who want to think about what’s happening in the wine. It’s simply a beautiful expression of Sicily.