A wine from Sicily is always something mysterious, suggesting volcanic minerality and citrus perfume. This beauty from Tascante offers all of that and more. Hints of Mediterranean herbs, burnt orange peel, pepper and gorgeous red tannins make a volatile flavor experience—there’s even an image of a smoking Mt. Etna on the label.
Currently on offer @ Soif, this lovely Sicilian Ghiaia Nera 2010, is 13% alcohol, very close to perfection. It does everything a light but nuanced Rhône can do, but does it with a splash of Sicilian alchemy. Go taste.
