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Sicilian Wines


Josh

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I've decided to initiate a little palate re-education, and go intensively through various regions of wine.  For whatever reason, I'm starting with Sicilian wines.

So what are some favorites or bottles not to miss?  I thank you all in advance, and will dutifully report back on the suggested wines I find and drink.

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Occhipinti, Terre Nere are fabulous.  ANything from Louis Dressner.  Anything from Williams Corner.  COS. Frank Cornelesson.  Foti,

Do not drink Sicilian Merlot or Chardonnay or Sauvignon blanc which are crowding out the indigenous grapes.  Frappato, Nero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese & Cappuccino and other myriad unknown grapes are what you need to drink

Sicily is the best value region in Italy now.  

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Had the 2012 Occhipinti sp68 red blend at the Red Hen last night.  I was pleasantly surprised with how light it was.  Bright fruit flavors, not super complex.  Very easy to drink and went well with the octopus, burrata, and even the rockfish.  Still had just enough heft to work with my wife's pasta with braised duck.

There are a number of other Sicilians on the menu (including one at $400), so since Red Hen is closer to my house than Etto, looks like I'll be back a few times.

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