Nerello Mascalese-Etna Rosso: 3 Boutique Wines to Watch
Β Β Whenever I think of the majestic Mt. Etna in Sicily, I remember how its rich volcanic soil creates some of the most exceptional wines. Iβm sharing three incredible red wines from boutique wineries that feel like a cozy hug in a glass to brighten up these chilly, gloomy winter days. These vibrant gems […]
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Gustinella Wine β a revolutionary project managed by a young oenologist-winemaker Sonia Gambino. Helen September 28, 2022 Meet Sonia Gambino, an authentic young oenologist-winemaker who, thanks to her enthusiasm and tenacity, produces natural wines capable of filling the heart with happiness and beauty. Her tiny reality, called “Gustinella,” consists of less than 1.5 hectares and […]
Β SICILIAN SPARKLING WINES TO LOOK FOR
A SELECTION OF SICILIAN ARTISANAL SPARKLING WINES TO LOOK FOR Helen August 31, 2022 Can you hear that? Itβs the sound of corks popping! And not just any bubblesβ¦ Sicilian Sparkling Wine! When we think of sparkling wine, Sicily is not the first region that comes to mind. Yet, today, the production of the classic […]
“What can you expect from a private wine tour in Sicily?”
Helenβs network extends throughout Sicily and whatever your wine interests might be on the island she can deliver an educational, intimate, deep and nuanced experience youβd be hard pressed to find elsewhere. Her recommendations for food and lodging were excellent. Iβve toured many of the worldβs wine regions. Iβve not had a better experience.
“I had been searching for distinct volcanic vineyards to make fine wine andΒ I found no better place thanΒ Etna!”
In the winery, fermentations are spontaneous, with minimal intervention and meticulous care for a healthy environment. For refinement and aging, experimentation with the various aging containers is used: including fiberglass, Tuscan amphora, concrete, ceramic, and barriques.
” Is Mount Etna Italyβs hottest wine region? “
It has been a while (few weeks) since the last time I visited a winery on Etna, and my joy knew no bounds when the long-awaited visit began with Ayunta wines because if you havenβt tried them, you are missing something special.