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BEST SICILIAN WINES
Food and Wine Catherine Fallis Sat Mar 9 With its rugged mountains, pristine coastlines and tumultuous, melting pot history, the Mediterranean island of Sicily has much to offer visitors. As part of Italy, one can expect to find lots of delicious food and wine in addition to the more mundane tourist activities such as […]
CIAO ITALIA! SUMMER WINES FOR THE BEACH & GRILL
The sun is out and the beach beckoning. Sweet corn is here. Heirloom tomatoes are here. Mealtime prep should be easy and so should selecting wines. Make a beeline for the Italian section. Italian wines are so easy to enjoy (if hard to select), and their naturally high acidity is just the ticket for warmer […]
BLACK BEAUTY – SICILY’S SIGNATURE NERO D’AVOLA COMES IN A RANGE OF STYLES & PRICES
THE SOMM JOURNAL DEC-JAN 2014/2015 Lovers of esoteric grapes have plenty to choose from in Italy. One of those grapes, however, is enjoying a popularity that puts it squarely in the ranks of Italy’s top reds. Nero d’Avola, Sicily’s prime red grape, is now in the country’s top five, joining Nebbiolo (Barolo), Sangiovese (Brunello), Corvina […]
Southern Italy Fall Release Report
From the hot, dry, challenging 2012 vintage across Italy’s south and islands, look for success stories including the 2012 Cusamano Benuara Sicilia IGP $18, Nero d’Avola with 30% Syrah, a nice crossover style for glass pours and the holiday table. The 2012 De Lucia Falanghino Sannio DOC $22 from Campania, is a round, creamy, […]
MEDITERRANEAN WINES PICKED BY A MASTER SOMMELIER
Food and Wine Mediterranean Wines Picked by a Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis Mon Oct 28 Saying the word “Mediterranean” brings an easy smile, conjuring up images of pristine beaches, azure water, fragrant air, fresh delicacies from the sea and shore, and wine. Mediterranean wines are ideal as we leave summer behind and head into fall. […]
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