Sicily
Ciro Biondi 2020 Contrada San Nicolo, Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
80% Nerello Mascalese, 20% Nerello Cappuccio - all the vines are ungrafted, within a 12,000 year old crater. This is an expression of terroir, with elegant red fruit and flowers balanced with rich minerality. Distinctly Sicilian in palate and finish.
$69.99
Frank Cornelissen 2019 'Munjebel FM' Terre Siciliane Rosso IGT, Sicily, Italy
One of the icons. 100% Nerello Mascalese from a mix of four different vineyards averaging 60 years old, with some of their best Crus included. Fermented for 60 days and again aged all in tank, bottled lightly filtered with no sulfur added.
$83.99
Villa Splendida 2019 Caratelli, Vin Santo, Tuscany, Italy 500mL
Blend of 60% Trebbiano and 40% Malvasia: Amber honey in color, it has a warm, intense and persistent scent with notes of dry figs and almond; the flavor is velvety and persistent with a reminder of candy fruits. This is rich supple, and wrapped in velvet
$69.99
Ciro Biondi 2022 'Outis' Nessuno, Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
80% Nerello Mascalese, 20% Nerello Cappuccio. An almost Burgundian combination of finesse and substance, leaving a wonderful lingering impression. Notes of red cherry, and blackberry balanced, beautifully with earthy minerality and food-friendly acidity.
$47.99
Emiliano Falsini 2021 'Feudo Pignatone' Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
100% Nerello Mascalese, with 30% whole cluster. Pale Pinot-like red color; very complex aroma, wild strawberry, fennel seed, mixed herbs; on the palate very good balance between bright fruit and fine, tea-like tannins; very long, clean, expressive wine.
$57.99
Azienda Agricola Bertolino 2021 Nicuzza Bianco IGP, Sicily
An intense skin-contact. Grown on the Marsala side of the island of Sicily, the vineyards are influenced by the sea and bring a salty edge to the wine. Complex and lush with musky floral, dried yellow peach, tangerine rind, smoky herbs, and sea spray.
$29.99
Benanti 2019 'Pietra Marina' Etna Bianco Superiore, Sicily, Italy
100% Carricante: Color is pale yellow with greenish tints. Aromas are intense, rich, moderately fruity, complex. Medium-bodied, dry, mineral, with a pleasant high acidity, saline notes, marked aromatic persistence and after taste of anise and almond.
$169.99
Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2022 Feudo di Mezzo, Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
A gorgeous nose of red cherry, ripe strawberry, orange, rose petal, sage and bay leaf. Medium-to full-bodied with lovely depth and fine-tuned intensity. A subtle note of ash comes through, but the palate comes across as fresh and juicy.
$54.99
San Giusto a Rentennano 2013 'Vin San Giusto' Vin Santo, Tuscany, Italy 375mL
super-complex and aromatic vin santo. Aromas of candied oranges, dried apricots, raisins, dried figs, orange marmalade and toast. Medium-bodied, it shows an oily texture. nutty flavors and a polished, oxidative aftertaste.
$149.99
Nicolò Grippaldi 2020 'Salvatore Grippaldi' Sicilia, Sicily, Italy
Lovely aromas of baked strawberries, crushed cherries, black tea and roses. Full-bodied with powdery tannins that coat the mouth. Nuanced and light-footed with subtle concentration that allows for a generous finish. Very nicely balanced and articulate.
$79.99
Azienda Agricola Arianna Occhipinti 2023 SP68 Rosso, Sicily, Italy
Scented with a blend of violets, roses, white pepper and dried strawberries. Pure, with sweet herbal notes accentuating the citrus-enriched wild berries and supported by vibrant acidity. A gentle tension leaving a lovely hint of lavender that slowly fades
$37.99
Cantina Marilina 'Sikelè' 2021 Nero d'Avola, Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
Freshly picked raspberries and volcanic soil on the nose, followed by beautiful fresh and juicy tannins, macerated black and blue fruits, volcanic minerality, balanced with a bit of restraint on the fruit, refreshing acidity that keeps the energy flowing.
$21.99
Planeta 2019 'La Segreta' Nero d'Avola, Sicily, Italy
One of the icon wines of Sicily, this is all Nero d'Avola dressed up with elegance and precision. The wine is softly textured and layered with dark fruit, black cherry, spice and sweet tobacco. A classic approach with good balance.
$18.99
Gianluca Lavigna 2018 LAVA, Etna Rosso, Sicily
Fermented using wild yeasts in open air, with a maceration period of 12-15 days. 36 months in chestnut and oak barrels. 6 months in bottles. Silky tannin structure, elegant, with good complexity, hints of cherry and plum, notes of leather and tobacco.
$49.99
Gianluca Lavigna 2021 ROC, Etna Bianco, Sicily
Elegant, refreshing notes, showcasing the unique character of the volcanic terroir of the region. Mineral body, strong backbone of acidity. Delicate floral aromas, hints of citrus and white fruits. Long and persistent finish.
$53.99
Nuzzella 2022 'Una Giornata al Mare' Terre Siciliane, IGT Sicily, Italy
90% Carriacante + 10% Catarratto with 15 days of skin contact. Citrus, white flowers, and volcanic minerality with persistence. On the palate, it is fresh and harmonious, with a long and enveloping finish. No fining, filtration, or sulfur addition.
$29.99
Ciro Biondi 2020 'Cisterna Fuori' Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
80% Mascalese, 20% Nerello Cappuccio: meaning 'outside cistern', referencing an ancient water cistern within the vineyard inside of the crater, steep, terraced wall. This is juicy, earthy, austere with red-fruited notes, and delicious yet tannic palate.
$64.99
Planeta 2021 'Eruzione 1614' Carricante, Sicily, Italy
A stunning bouquet of dried apricots, grilled orange and hints of white pepper. Its silky and pliant textures quickly gain a more tactile feel, as a mix of bright acids, saline-minerals, tart orchard fruits and sour citrus cascades across the palate.
$43.99
Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2022 Santo Spirito, Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
Aromas of menthol, wild berry and a whiff of scorched earth form the captivating nose. Firm and full-bodied, the midpalate also has the weightlessness of a classical dancer, featuring ripe Marasca cherry, raspberry and dark spice.
$53.99
Donnafugata 2020 Mille E Una Notte Rosso, Sicily, Italy
Rich ruby red with purple hues, almost impenetrable. Compact, complex nose, lots of ripe plum and red currant, behind cloves and pepper. Balanced on the palate, builds drive, concentrated, balsamic, silky tannins, harmonious acidity, long, spicy finish.
$89.99
Poggio Graffetta 2023 Grillo, Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
Crunchy and flavorful white with a medium body and fresh acidity. It shows notes of Amalfi lemons, pears and savory herbs, with a tense volcanic mineral finish.
$23.99
Cantine Barbera 2022 'NoTrix' Perricone, Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
This wine has a lively ruby color with violet shades that meet a playful nose of red berries and geranium flowers. Its solid tannins define a medium-bodied palate, where spicy notes of star anise and ginger stand out against a persistent saline background
$27.99
Tenuta di Fessina 2019 a'Puddara, Etna Bianco Sicily, Italy
Considerato uno dei più rappresentativi Etna bianco l' A'Puddara Tenuta di Fessina é un vino verticale di grande spessore e verticalità; note agrumate, scorze d'arancio, mango, grafite sono alcuni fra i sentori che compongono la sfera olfattiva del vino.
$64.99
Gulfi 2019 Carjcanti Bianco, Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
Lovely aromas of lemon peel, chamomile tea and fresh herbs. Medium-bodied with a lot of subtlety and nuance. The palate begins soft and gentle, but the acidity blooms and adds color and energy. The finish is exciting and fresh.
$39.99