Corvo, Irmàna Frappato 2019, Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
Tasting Note: A lively Frappato with attractive aromatics that will lull your nose deep into your glass.[Read more]
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Azienda Agricola Cortese Nostru Catarratto Lucido Terre Siciliane IGP 2018 – Punches Above its Weight
Azienda Agricola Cortese, Nostru Catarratto Lucido Terre Siciliane IGP 2018, Sicily, Italy
Tasting Note: A tropical-fruit-flavored cataratto from Sicily that sings in your glass and punches above its weight especially for the price point.[Read more]
Caruso & Minini Nero D’Avola 2018 – Good Without Being the Focus of Your Meal
Caruso & Minini, Nero D’Avola 2018, Sicily, Italy
Tasting Note: A Nero D’Avola that pairs well with Italian food without itself being the focus of the meal (like a backup singer to your star entrée).[Read more]
Cantini Florio Fine Marsala Dry – A Good, Entry-Level Marsala with Oloroso-Sherry-Like Rancio Aromas
Cantini Florio, Fine Marsala Dry, Sicily, Italy
Tasting Note: A good, entry-level marsala with oloroso-sherry-like rancio aromas.[Read more]
La Bastarda Pinot Grigio 2017 – Stands Shoulders Above the Mass of Flavorless Pinot Grigio in the Marketplace
La Bastarda, Pinot Grigio 2017, Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
Tasting Note: A good-value pinot grigio with more flavor intensity than your average Italian pinot grigio – especially at the price point.[Read more]
Pietro Caciorgna Etna Rosso N’Anticchia 2012 – Will Challenge Your Expectations & Senses
Pietro Caciorgna Etna Rosso, N’Anticchia 2012, Sicily, Italy
Tasting Note: A red wine made from the Nerello Mascalese (100%) grape that will challenge your expectations of what a red wine should taste like and what a white wine should taste like.[Read more]
Stella Moscato 2017 – Tell Your Mama
Stella, Moscato 2017, Sicily, Italy
Tasting Notes: While many moscatos you find on the market are one-dimensional, this one from Stella offers hints of welcome complexity that one doesn’t often encounter, especially for the price point.[Read more]
Cusumano Sàgrana 2012 – Muscadine and Black Cherry Aromas
Cusumano, Sàgrana 2012, Sicily, Italy
Tasting Note: Deep-intensity purple in color, this wine has a unique aroma of muscadine along with black cherry, raspberry and blossom.[Read more]
Marabino Archimede Eloro Pachino Nero d’Avola Riserva DOC 2012 – Does Not Disappoint
Marabino, Archimede Eloro Pachino Nero d’Avola Riserva DOC 2012, Sicily, Italy
Tasting Note: If you like Italian red wines with body, concentration and depth, this Nero d’Avola from Sicily will not disappoint.[Read more]
Valle Dell’Acate Il Frappato Vittoria DOC 2017 – Watch a Rose Bud Unfold in Your Glass
Valle Dell’Acate, Il Frappato Vittoria DOC 2017, Sicily, Italy
Tasting Note: Put this bottle in the refrigerator for 45 minutes before you serve it and watch a rose bud unfold in your glass.[Read more]
