Tasting Notes: Benanti made their reputation on their white wines, and the Benanti Etna Bianco shows that there’s not a dud in the bunch. Racy, lush, and the fruit glides gently into smoky minerality. Complex and delicious.... Read More
Estate History: Azienda Agricola COS was founded in 1980 by Giambattista Cilia, Giusto Occhipinti and Cirino Strano. These three old school friends started out making wines for pleasure and ended up transforming the future of... Read More
Tasting Notes: Immediately open and generous from the start, the 2017 Vittoria Pithos Rosso (60% Nero d'Avola and 40% Frappato) does not need much coaxing before it releases its pretty aromas of wild berry, rose hip, pressed... Read More
Tasting Notes: Deep ruby red, Tancredi is characterized by a fragrant bouquet with notes of red fruit (cherry and plum) combined with delicate tertiary scents of sweet tobacco, chocolate and spices (black pepper). In the mouth... Read More
Tasting Notes: Russo’s ‘Nerina’ is a rich blend of Carricante, Catarratto and other local varieties. Several of the vines used for this wine are over 100 years old, which adds incredible concentration and depth.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Lovely intense ruby red enhanced by a tinge of Tyrian purple. Rich aromas, intense and elegant, range from blackberries towards the spiciness of pipe tobacco sweetness and cocoa powder to finish up with a whiff... Read More
Tasting Notes: Nero D’avola, Frappato and a little Grenache are blended into this soulful, fresh red from Sicily. Zippy and bright, it comes alive with a slight chill. Pair with poultry, hard cheeses or veggie pasta dishes.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Mortellito Bianco Calaiancu is a mineral-focused white wine made from a blend of Grillo and Catarratto. This bottle features aromas of fresh oranges, sea spray and white flowers. The palate is full of zesty... Read More
Tasting Notes: 60% Zibibbo/40% Albanello. The two varieties are native to Sicily--Zibibbo is more widely known as Muscat of Alexandria--and are grown on red sand soils over limestone rock, with vines averaging 15 years old on... Read More