Sicilian Wines

Maybe this will be a little late for your trip, but Sicily's greatest wines come from the Mount Etna part. The volcano soil gives to the wines amazing style. If you have to try one, you should do Tenuta del Terre Nere. The...

I spent my summer vacation in New York City and Cape Cod eating and drinking with friends.   I don’t have many sublime bottles to report on, but more times than less the idea of sharing good times with a glass of wine,...

Matinez (Marsala) is now open for winery visits. Check out http://winepleasures.wordpress.com/2009/04/09/martinez-sicilia-bring-marsala-and-fortified-wines-to-the-wine-pleasures-workshop-buyer-meets-italian-cellar/ You...

Thanks so much for that info, Greg. You have obviously tasted many wines I will definitely be looking for those wines on my visit there, and check out the Planeta tour.

I have not been to Sicily but the wines are superb. Gulfi is worth visiting as is Salvo Foti and Occhipinti. There are many others but those spring to mind as some of the absolute best wines being produced there. La...

I'm traveling to Sicily from July 20-August 9 and am curious to know if anyone has done any winery visits there. I've had some nero d'avola from Spadina and quite liked it. La Planeta was also good. Any other suggestions?

Looks like a lovely event. The wines of Sicily have come on particularly strongly over the past 5 years or so. Great to see them getting the attention they deserve and even better to see them paired with the appropriate...

Hello, here is the link for tickets: http://tablehoppertasting.eventbrite.com/ ... tasting just any wines, but Sicilian wines, which are not only delicious, but a great deal right now. You’ll also learn about the...

About this time in 1999, I took an unknowing, impassioned first step into what has now turned into a ten-year love affair with wine.  Today I find myself back in my old stomping grounds of New York City pouring wines at...