Sicily has many positive images (as well as a few not-so-positive), but when it comes to Sicilian wines, the subject is a bit of a puzzle to many. There are several reasons for this, but lately, ...

Saline-driven, food-friendly, and meant to be savored, Marsala is one of Sicily’s most expressive wines of place.

In ancient Rome, Sicilian wine was among the most prestigious wines of its era. It received the equivalent of “5 star accolades” by Pliny the Elder, the Robert Parker of his day. Yet only recently is ...

(Note: This is the second story in a series about wines and wineries in Sicily visited by the author.) So many things about Sicily seems magical. The winetasting dinner beneath the stars in a ...

We’ve talked about the wines of Sicily before with author and television personality Vic Rallo and wine consultant and former professor Tony Verdoni. Back then, they recommended a Sicilian Chardonnay ...

Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, has been growing grapes and producing wine for more than 3,000 years. While American consumers are more familiar with Prosecco, Chianti and other ...

My family is originally from Sicily. I am very proud of that and announce it as often as I can. And while Italy proper is well-recognized for its deep, sexy wines, the actual island of Sicily was long ...

Last week, I raved about three Italian wines that just happen to come in a box. This week, I thought we could stay in Italy and focus on one, distinct region – Sicily. One wine column cannot do ...

Note: This is the first story in a three-part series about wines and wineries in Sicily recently visited by the author. CATANIA, Sicily, Italy – Black ash lingers in the cracks in the sidewalks. You ...

Like the mafia and volcanoes, another Sicilian icon is proving tumultuous: the region’s wine industry has undergone a seismic shift in sensibility, from industrial to artisanal. Though Sicily is still ...

This blend of Nero d’Avola and Frappato has an intense bouquet and taste of black currants, plums, and chocolate, with a touch of tannin in its finish. A robust blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello ...