Sunday School

WINE

Bianco “SP68,” Azienda Agricola Arianna Occhipinti, ’24

Sicily, Italy

From the sunlit southeast of Sicily, Arianna Occhipinti has become one of the island’s most compelling voices since releasing her first vintage at just 21. Her estate sits near Vittoria, where she farms a small footprint of vines biodynamically, while leaving large stretches of land wild to encourage balance and biodiversity in the surrounding ecosystem.

Her SP68 wines take their name from the Strada Provinciale 68, the road that runs alongside her home and vineyards, and are designed as vibrant, everyday expressions of place. The Bianco is a blend of two native Sicilian varieties: Albanello, which brings structure and a subtle grip, and Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria), which lifts the wine with its signature aromatics.

For the 2024 vintage, the wine sees a period of skin contact, giving it a deeper golden hue and an added layer of texture. The result is both fragrant and quietly structured, with notes of orange blossom, citrus peel, and ripe stone fruit, alongside hints of wild herbs and a touch of honeyed warmth.

It is a wine that feels rooted in tradition but completely alive, balancing energy and depth in a way that is unmistakably Arianna. A little sun, a little earth, and a whole lot of personality in the glass.

$22 glass•   $12 glass

CHEESE

Tête de Moine

Bern, Switzerland · Cow–R

One of the best things about Tête de Moine is its beautiful, floral-like curls, created with a special curling tool called a Girolle—basically a Swiss Army knife for cheese. Spin the blade over the wheel and it forms delicate, petal-thin curls that look like tiny carnations.

Set one on your tongue and it melts almost instantly. Sure, you could slice it, but where’s the fun in that? The Girolle turns a cheese plate into a little performance.

This cheese dates back to the 12th century, created by monks at Bellelay Abbey (the name literally means “monk’s head”). Still made in small batches in Switzerland’s Jura Mountains, it tastes like springtime: earthy, lightly sweet, and full of wildflower vibes.

$9 •   $6