Sicily
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
Planeta 2020 Santa Cecilia, Sicilia Noto DOC, Sicily, Italy
Santa Cecilia opens with the aromas that define the Nero d'Avola grape. There are touches of almond and Bronte pistachio, followed by blackberry, plum and cherry notes. A smoky mineral tone appears on the finish, and the wine is fresh and well structured.
$44.99
Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2020 Feudo di Mezzo, Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
Gorgeous nose of red cherry, ripe strawberry, orange, rose petal, sage and bay leaf. Medium-bodied with lovely depth and fine-tuned intensity. A subtle note of ash comes through, palate comes across as fresh and juicy, with succulent fruit and berries.
$54.99
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
Azienda Agricola Arianna Occhipinti 2022 Il Frappato Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
Spicy and elegant on the nose, rich in red berries, plus fresh spices and flowers. Lively on the palate, beautifully relaxed, vibrant tannin. A graceful and exceptional red, shows sweet rose and wild strawberry over medium texture. Mild cumin and cinnamon
$54.99
Donnafugata 2019 'Tancredi' Dolce & Gabbana Edizione Limitata Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
Nero D'avola, Cabernet Sauvignon & Tannat. An authentic expression of the Sicilian terroir, Donnafugata’s red wines are extremely elegant and long lasting. Wines with a soft and floral body or with a surprisingly volcanic character.
$47.99
Tenuta di Fessina 2016 'Musmeci' Riserva Etna Rosso Sicily, Italy
Deep ruby-red in color, exuberant notes of smoky minerality and red fruits complement undertones of spices, black cherry, and violets. On the palate, it is rich and textural, with well-integrated tannins and a long, evolving finish.
$49.99
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
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
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
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
Azienda Agricola Tornatore 2021 'Pietrarizzo' Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy
Pleasant hints of exotic fruits, especially of grapefruit and white peach, mark the nose of this wine which shows its true identity on the palate with a pleasant flavor and freshness complemented by an extraordinary minerality and light taste sweetness.
$39.99
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
Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2022 Moganazzi, Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
100% Nerello Mascalese from a small 1.5 hectares. Volcanic soil, medium depth, topsoil rich of ashes and then layers of stones. Northern exposure at 700-750 meters above sea level. Age of the vineyards: 70 to 90 years. Annual production: 3,000 bottles.
$59.99
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
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
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
Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2022 Calderara Sottana, Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
100% Nerello Mascalese, vineyards aged from 60 to 100 years. Totaling 15 hectares, producing 5 tons per hectare. Volcanic soil, very stony, pumice, basalt with a little ash. Northern exposure 600-650 above sea level. Annual production: 10,000 bottles.
$77.99
Cantine Barbera 2021 '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
Donnafugata 2023 Bell'Assai Frappato Vittoria DOC, Sicily, Italy
Wafting with purity, displaying an array of violets, lavender, crushed blackberries and whiffs of dusty volcanic earth. Round, juicy style, with cooling acidity, crisp wild berry cascade throughout. Pleasantly crunchy, mouthwatering sensation.
$24.99