Josh Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I have an Italian Wine Atlas I could lend you - it's old, but it's good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhone1998 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 In case you haven't seen it, Etto's wine list is heavily (entirely?) Sicilian. You might want to do a bit of a tasting there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers2000 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I had the Occhipinti Nero d'Avola the last night Dino's was open and it was a terrific wine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks all! I've got some buying/drinking to do now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyVanWise Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Here's a thread about Etna reds from Wine Berserkers if you need even more reading material: Need to discover more Etna Rossos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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