Sicilian Wine
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Sicily produces red, white, and sparkling wines across a landscape shaped by volcanic soils, Mediterranean heat, and high-altitude cooling on the slopes of Mount Etna. The Etna DOC dominates these offerings, where Nerello Mascalese drives structured, age-worthy reds and Carricante anchors mineral-driven whites. Graci and Palmento Costanzo represent the modern benchmark for Etna Rosso and Etna Bianco respectively, while Terrazze Dell'Etna extends the range into sparkling and long-cellared reds, with their 2010 Cratere demonstrating the variety's capacity for serious aging. Away from the volcano, Porta del Vento works with Catarratto in the western reaches of the island, a native white grape that produces textured, site-expressive bottles. Vintages here span from 2024 back to 2010, reflecting both early-drinking freshness and genuine cellar depth.
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Sicily produces red, white, and sparkling wines across a landscape shaped by volcanic soils, Mediterranean heat, and high-altitude cooling on the slopes of Mount Etna. The Etna DOC dominates these offerings, where Nerello Mascalese drives structured, age-worthy reds and Carricante anchors mineral-driven whites. Graci and Palmento Costanzo represent the modern benchmark for Etna Rosso and Etna Bianco respectively, while Terrazze Dell'Etna extends the range into sparkling and long-cellared reds, with their 2010 Cratere demonstrating the variety's capacity for serious aging. Away from the volcano, Porta del Vento works with Catarratto in the western reaches of the island, a native white grape that produces textured, site-expressive bottles. Vintages here span from 2024 back to 2010, reflecting both early-drinking freshness and genuine cellar depth.
