Sicily: A Deep Dive

October 15 2020 | 8:00 PM

Of Italy’s 20 wine regions, the island of Sicily remains firmly distinct. 
Firstly, it is an island and therefore carries that emotional baggage. 
Secondly, while its grapes were always golden, it lacked a coterie of golden producers, 
who truly appreciated its indigenous varietals AND unique terroir AND insane history. 
Thirdly, the Italian wine revolution of the 70s / 80s really only fully arrived here 
in this new century. And damn, we are thankful. Because, simply put, 
Sicily is everything we want in a wine growing region.
Wine Suggestion: well, you could come to the table with:
Sicilian Bianco: a Grillo, a Catarratto, or an Inzolia. 
Sicilian Rosso: a Mount Etna Red, a Nero d'Avola, 
You could even push the envelope and get some Marsala...that would be crazy!!!
Just ask your local merchant for a glorious Sicilian wine!
Instructor:  Paul Grieco of Terroir (his family is from Calabria...which is near Sicily)

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