Vic Rallo and Anthony Verdoni “The Wine Professor” make a return appearance on Wine with Me to talk Sicilian wine with host Tracy Byrnes. Byrnes, who’s family is from Sicily, was delighted to be learning more about (and taste, of course) some indigenous Sicilian wines. Watch the clip and read about the wines they tasted below.
Planeta 2011 Chardonnay, retails for $40
Much different from chardonnay from California and France. Notes of Citrus and tropical fruit with good acidity. You feel the Sicilian sun and heat in this wine , the use of wood is shy but balanced. Great with a fatty fish, poultry or pork.
Terre Nere Calderara Sottana 2006, retails for $80
Single vineyard from Mt Etna. 40-50 year old vines. quite Burgundian. A classy elegent wine one of the best from the region.
Firriato Cavanera Rovo Delle Coturnie 2009, retails for $32
Layered with dark cherries and volcanic smoke licorice and tobacco. The fruit, oak and tannins are all in balance.
