Sicily
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
Frank Cornelissen 2020 'Munjebel ' Terre Siciliane Bianco IGT, Sicily, Italy
Grecanico Dorato 50% & Carricante 50%: the purity and flavors of Etna which evolve by maintaining a short period of skin contact and aging this white for an extended period in the coldest part of their cellar prior to bottling. Elegance, purity, density.
$59.99
Tasca d'Almerita Tenuta Regaleali 2021 'Buonsenso' Catarratto Sicilia, Sicily, Italy
Reductive, fragrant style here, with green apples, stone fruits and sweet, floral aromas. Light-bodied and zesty, with a polished texture and a leaner yet elegant finish. Sustainable farming leads a purity of fruit, and delicious expression of the island.
$24.99
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
Planeta 2022 Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy
The nose is light, fresh and gentle, with cohesive yet compelling aromas of citrus, yellow apple and white blossoms. The palate is lemon-forward, but a hint of salt brings out a honey-nut element and a persistent note of apple.
$39.99
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
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
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
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
Planeta 2018 Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicily, Italy 1.5L
Aromas of ripe black cherry with cardamom, vanilla and cinnamon. The tannin dissolves in the mouth thanks to the incredible sweetness of the fruit. The oriental spices combine with the complex flavors of smoked pancetta, marjoram and prickly pear fruit.
$59.99
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
