Sicily
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is not only known for its breath-taking landscapes and rich history but also for producing exceptional fine wines. With its sunny climate, volcanic soils, and coastal influences, Sicily offers a unique terroir that results in a diverse range of high-quality wines. The region is home to several renowned vineyards and wineries that have gained global recognition for their excellence.
One of the most famous vineyards in Sicily is Planeta, a family-owned winery that produces a wide range of wines across different terroirs. Their wines, such as Cerasuolo di Vittoria and Nero d'Avola, capture the essence of Sicily with their bold flavors, vibrant acidity, and expressive aromatics. Another prominent vineyard is Donnafugata, known for its premium wines like Mille e Una Notte and Ben Ryé, which showcase the region's indigenous grape varieties and winemaking traditions.
Sicily is renowned for its red wines, and Nero d'Avola is the most emblematic grape varietal of the region. It produces full-bodied red wines with rich dark fruit flavors, hints of spice, and velvety tannins. Vineyards like Tasca d'Almerita and Feudo Maccari excel in crafting exceptional Nero d'Avola wines that reflect the unique Sicilian terroir.
The island is also gaining recognition for its white wines, particularly those made from the indigenous grape variety, Grillo. These wines are known for their crisp acidity, citrus flavors, and floral aromatics. Notable vineyards like Planeta and Firriato produce outstanding Grillo wines that capture the vibrant and refreshing characteristics of Sicily.
Additionally, Sicily's warm climate is ideal for producing sweet wines. The Passito di Pantelleria, made from Zibibbo grapes, is a luscious and aromatic dessert wine. The famous vineyard of Marco De Bartoli is known for its exceptional Passito di Pantelleria wines, which display the island's mastery in producing exquisite sweet wines.
Sicily's fine wines truly represent the island's beauty, history, and passion for winemaking. Whether you are savoring a robust Nero d'Avola, a crisp Grillo, or a delightful Passito di Pantelleria, Sicilian wines offer a captivating journey of flavors that showcase the unique terroir and winemaking expertise of the region.
Sicily
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Sicily | 15 | 95+ (WA) | HK$4,420.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (95+)Violets, tar, asphalt, black cherries and plums all come alive in the 2010 Franchetti. Wonderfully alive and vibrant in the glass, the 2010 shows an unusual level of ripeness and juiciness for the year. Ideally, the 2010 needs a few years to shed some of its baby fat, as it is almost too intense today. Still, it is impossible to miss the wine’s detail, nuance and transparency. This blend of Cesanese and Petit Verdot should be a stunner in another few years’ time. The flagship Franchetti remains one of the most distinctive wines of the Etna, although in spirit and interpretation it is quite far from every other wine I have tasted. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2025. |
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Sicily | 1 | - | HK$5,970.00 | |||||
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Sicily | 3 | - | HK$2,060.00 | |||||
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Sicily | 4 | - | HK$2,060.00 | |||||
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Sicily | 4 | - | HK$2,060.00 | |||||
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Sicily | 2 | - | HK$2,060.00 | |||||
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Sicily | 4 | - | HK$2,060.00 | |||||
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Sicily | 2 | 92 (VN) | HK$3,970.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)The 2020 Contrada Porcaria (P) is dark and inward, as crushed rocks and camphor blow off to reveal spiced cherries and hints of shaved cedar. It’s silky and robust in feel, with bright acidity that adds thrust to its sour red berry fruits, as the 2020 displays an abundance of energy. Fine tannins saturate through the finale under an air inner florals, as a flourish of saline-minerality slowly fades. |
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Sicily | 1 | - | HK$4,340.00 | |||||
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Sicily | 1 | - | HK$4,795.00 | |||||
The Pietradolce Vigna Barbagalli 2010 is a splendid embodiment of the best that Sicily's wine territory has to offer. Created by the esteemed winery, Pietradolce, this fine wine is grown in the age-old winemaking region of Etna, known for its mineral-rich volcanic soil conducive for nurturing the intensely local Nerello Mascalese grapes. A limited production gem, it exemplifies a linked yet distinct narrative of the region and the expertise of the producer. Pietradolce, dedicated to faithfully presenting Etna’s unique terroir, hand-harvests these grapes from their high-altitude, pre-phylloxera vineyards. The wine is fermented in French oak and aged to perfection over 18 months. The Pietradolce Vigna Barbagalli 2010 is a complex, ethereal pour with notes of black cherry, dried rose petals, and sweet spice. Its intense minerality, elegant tannins and long finish promise a captivating wine experience. Provenance, precision, and passion shine bright in each bottle of this exceptional vintage. |
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Sicily | 1 | - | HK$4,270.00 | |||||
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Sicily | 2 | 99 (LM) | HK$1,470.00 | |||||
Luca Maroni (99)When it comes to subtlety and elegant expression, this is the absolute, considered champion. This wine does not present itself as black, but as a purplish bordeaux, which immediately and visibly conveys the balance, smoothness and the silkiness of its fleshy expression. A velvet silk glove that feels like a petal or lace to the touch. A sheath, a veil of sumptuous glycerin - the essence of the peak maturity of the fruit it is made from. A perfect rotundity of palate, somewhere between acidity, softness and tannin, an oenological sheen from the technique of its formation, shedding spiced light on its native splendour. |