Save the Date!
I have partnered with Wines of Sicily and this Thursday, November 3rd, join me as we taste our way through many of the wines under the Sicilia DOC designation. We’ll be tasting and tweeting, talking about the grape varieties, the food, the region and most of all, just how incredible Sicily IS! In order to truly enjoy this tweet-tasting experience, join along by checking out our cheat sheet below and purchasing your own Sicilia DOC wine. Chime in and let us know what you think but following @winesofsicily and using the hashtag #winesofsicily
Cheat Sheet and Shopping List
THE PLACE
Not only is the island ruggedly beautiful with diverse wine growing regions, Sicily’s history has been influenced by cultures from the Greeks to the Normans.
THE GRAPES
From crisp, fruit-driven whites such as Grillo to chillable reds like Frappato and intensely elegant Nero d’Avola, wines made with indigenous varieties will please all palates.
THE FOOD
The diversity of local dishes from caponata to cannelloni makes eating Sicilian style a treat, but these vibrant and refreshing wines go with a range of everyday dishes.
THE WINERIES:
Here are some of the top producers to put on your shopping list when buying wines from Sicily. A quick trick to find quality wines is to look for the words Sicilia DOC.
Stemmari
Tasca d’Almerita
Feudo Montoni
Donnafugata
Valle dell’Acate
Masseria del Feudo
Baglio del Cristo di Campobello
Principi di Butera
Maggio Vini
Cottanera
Vini Gulfi
Villa Pozzi
Planeta
Mondrarossa
