Sicily
Sicily is Italy's and the Mediterranean's largest island. Sicily is Italy's region with the largest number of vineyards. Sicily's latitude , exposure and micro-climate are not far different than those of the Napa Valley... but Sicily's wine-making tradition goes back a while longer. In fact,traces of its oenological history can be found on artifacts dated centuries before Christ in the Magnna Grecia era. Wine Producing areas include: Pachino, Palermo,Trapani, Arigento and the Islands of Pantelleria and Liapri. Popular grape varietals are: Nero d' Avola, Perriccone, Inzolia, Cataratto Bianco and Moscato as well as international varieties like Chardonnay and Cabernet. Sicily is being noticed by the successful wineries in the North of Italy and by the world for its renaissance in wine quality. Its high quality unique wines are being sought after by the world.
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5. Six from Sicily: Baglio di Pianetto, Save 10%
$124.20Six bottles from the Sicilian Estate, Baglio di Pianetto. Learn More -
5A. A Case of Baglio di Pianetto, Save 20%
$220.80Twelve bottles from the Sicilian Estate, Baglio di Pianetto, a winery that boasts deep and unique roots. Just like Sicily. Learn More -
Carlo Alfano Nero d'Avola Merlot IGT by Vignali Roccamora
$22.00This excellent wine is a mix between 50% Nero d'Avola - 50% Merlot and makes a great match. It offers an exuberant panorama of aromas ranging from ripe morello cherries, sweet spices, delicate vegetable nuances and tobacco smells. Warm and involving taste with a well balanced tannin component. Learn More -
Cembali, 2006 By Baglio di Pianetto
$45.00100 % Nero d' Avola , estate grown grapes grown in Noto. aged in French Oak Allier Learn More -
GAIO Bianco 2010 Vignali Roccamora
$9.99An every day white wine from Sicily. Fragrance of peach with a mineral nuance. Fresh, sapid and persistent taste. Learn More -
Grillo/Inzolia 2010 Cataldo
$12.99Brilliant golden yellow colour. Note of white flowers. Delicate in the finish with hints of almonds, aromatic herbs. Soft-pressing, fermentation at controlled temperature. Maturation in steel tanks.
Analysis Alcol 13,5%vol; total acidity 5,8 g/l, residual sugar 6g/l
Food suggestions Hors d’oeuvres, seafood. Fish and pasta dishes.
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Insolia 2010 By Baglio di Pianetto
$15.00The grapes Insolia, Grown in our vineyards near Palermo, give life to a wine of structure and perfumed of floral notes. It is excellent l' linking with hors d'oeuvres and fish. Learn More -
Nero D Avola 2009 By Baglio di Pianetto
$15.00It has a unique scent that brings to light once the characteristic of the grape. This acknowledgment immediate hints of cherry and amarasca, which then evolve and come together to read sensations of mint Learn More -
Nero d' Avola 2010 IGT, by Cataldo
$12.99Clean, fruity, and crisp. Grapes: 100% Nero d'Avola, indigenous Sicilian red grape. Best selected hillside west Sicilian vineyards, Menfi area. Vinification: Harvest mid September, classic red vinification, soft pressing, five days of fermentation, maceration with skins at 28-30C for 10 days. Characteristics: Intense garnet bright red with violate reflections. Dry taste, full-bodied, generous, ample. Rich, round spicy, aromas of green pepper and prune. Flavors of prune, tobacco and vanilla. Correctly stored may be aged for 4/5 years. Learn More -
Ramione 2006 by Baglio di Pianetto
$25.00Big Red , Smooh , Rich wine from Sicily. 50 Nero D Avola Estate Grown in Noto, 50 % Merlot Estate grown in the Hills Above Palermo. Aged in French Oak, Allier Learn More
