Sicily, a place of enchantment. Heart of the Mediterranean where culture, history, art, nature, food and wine create a unique and fascinating plot. All this and Goethe in 1787 led not only to write like this: "Italy without Sicily leaves no image in the mind: here is the key to everything." A great destination for the upcoming summer holidays, well connected by Milan with direct flights to Catania and Palermo. Or by sea with comfortable crossing from Genoa to Palermo. The important thing is to have a means of transport, in Sicily because it feels a strong desire to always see what is behind every corner. And wine lovers will not be disappointed if between a swim in the crystal waters of San Vito Lo Capo, for example, and a visit to the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, go to the sensational taste Sicilian wines.
then begin a journey to discover some of the most prestigious companies, which have greatly contributed to project the excellence of Sicily international wine labels.
A Marsala rises the famous company Donnafugata (www.donnafugata.it, tel. 0923-724200), whose name is linked to the novel "The Leopard" by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. It produces extraordinary wines and evocative names, sometimes mysterious, including Scheherazade, Chiarandà , Anthìlia and Angheli . Among the highlights of the stands Ben Ryé (from Son of the Wind), a sweet made of purity with the best bunches of grapes grown in the sun Zibibbo island of Pantelleria. It is a long list of awards won by this wine, which comes by the glass in a bright amber color and aromas ranging dall'albicocca fishing. Warm embrace the palate with a sweet taste impact, soft and comfortable. Excellent in combination with herbed cheese or foie gras . From one of the most famous works of Arabic literature, takes the name instead DOC Contessa Entellina Thousand and One Nights. Composed mainly of Nero d'Avola, impresses with its thick, dense ruby \u200b\u200bred color. A wine of great personality exudes aromas of black fruit jam, balsamic notes and hints of cocoa. The mouth shows a remarkable structure with soft tannins and balanced. Other synonymous with excellence in the wine of the island we find the estate Regaleali in Sclafani Bagni (PA). The historical company Tasca d'Almerita , well-founded 180 years ago, always produces wines that express elegance and class at the same time. Gorgeous, sumptuous, elegant and alluring is the sweet white diamonds Almerita IGT. The result of a brilliant idea, is a perfect blend of Muscat and Gewürztraminer grapes. Light yellow gold with a fingernail to green, gets his nose with aromas of candied orange, apricot and honey. Delicious to the palate, with a perfect balance and a lingering taste almost endless. From 2007 to today has always gotten the 5 Clusters AIS Sublime with gorgonzola cheese in brine. Do not miss the White County Sclafani DOC Chardonnay. Vinified and aged in barrels for eight months, is the emblem of the perfect use of wood for a white wine. It offers a shining light golden color and then give the nose with complex aromas of tropical fruit such as kiwi, banana and cedar that outweigh the traditional vanilla aromas typical of the wood. Fully satisfies the palate with a rich taste and intense, the final soft and long.
From the province of Agrigento, up to that of Ragusa, Siracusa and Catania via: there are five, and engulfs the entire property of the Sicily Planeta and are located in the municipalities of Sambuca di Sicilia, Memphis, Victoria, Noto and Castiglione di Sicilia. With the aim of confronting the most famous white wines of the world, was born on Comet by noble and ancient grape from Campania: 100% Fiano. Dressed in a pale yellow color with marked greenish, wraps and aromatic nose with intense aromas including pineapple and mandarin stand. Elegant and seductive on the palate, wins also for his fatness and a great persistence on the finish. Excellent on a carpaccio of raw fish. And from another noble vine, that on such land sunny and dry gives the best, here is Syrah that took the life . Its almost impenetrable ruby \u200b\u200bred color, is fascinating for its many flavors of red fruit jam, black pepper and cinnamon. Intoxicating in the mouth with smooth tannins and amazing softness. To try on traditional couscous with meat. Even the historic
Duke of Salaparuta touches most of Sicily with its vineyards. Palermo's hinterland are the perfect habitat for grecanico and chardonnay grapes, while the province of Agrigento is ideal for the unusual. Well worth a visit for its variety and peculiarity of the present territory of the vineyards on the charming slopes of Mount Etna: offer excellent Merlot and Nerello Mascalese. From the beautiful landscapes of Salem and its fertile land and fresh, carefully selected grapes grow Insolia that give life to fine White Valguarnera . Ferments and ages in contact with its lees in oak barrels for eight months and in bottle presents itself to observation with a beautiful golden yellow color. Scents do not hide the aging in wood: vanilla scents enhance complex sensations of ripe white fruits. The palate is distinguished by personality, structure, harmony and persistence. Is best expressed in combination with the classic trio of smoked fish. The grand finale dedicated to fine Duke Henry : Nero d'Avola, the grapes are carefully hand selected the best vineyards in the hinterland of the Gulf of Gela. Eighteen months in oak barrels gives it complexity and style. Aging in the bottle enhances the organoleptic characteristics. Dense ruby \u200b\u200bred with garnet in the glass opens up a wonderful and complex bouquet of ripe fruit and spices. The mouth is irresistible surprises and pleases the senses for force structure and personality. Superb with roasts and game
Lodovico Paganelli
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