Sicily is developing a reputation as the “California” of Italian wine, a region where ambiguous regulations allow winemakers latitude regarding production and freedom to experiment.
The inclusion of non-Italian grapes to the roster of exotic native varietals has added an international flair and expanded the palette of tastes.
This blend of Nero d’Avola and Syrah is definitely for those who favor New World wines – pleasantly juicy acidity, mild tannins, medium-bodied, and eminently drinkable.
Cassis, blackberry, and dark plum flavors carry on through a finish accentuated by the characteristic peppery bite of Syrah. A Modo Nuovowine, a glimpse, perhaps, into the future of Sicily’s role in the global market.