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Cantine Colosi Nero d'Avola: A Sicilian Classic Grape
Fall has settled itself here in New England and my mindset on wines and what dishes to cook have shifted . I’m looking for more of those warm me up reds and ho me style dishes . This week I’m featuring the Nero d’Avola grape from Cantina Colosi in Sicily with a delightful pairing . Come check it out! What is Nero d’Avola ? Nero d’Avola is a native grape of Sicily that is widely planted throughout the island and is one of t he Sicily’s top red grapes . The name derives from “black grape of Avola ”, which is on the southeastern portion of the island and is believed to be where the grape originates from . The Nero d’Avola grape result in wines that are dark in color and rich in dark, ripe fruits . They are fuller in body, dry and along with the ripe fruits , tend to show either pepper, herbal or licorice notes . The tannins are these wines are soft. The wines are lush, but hold nice acidity despite the intensity of the s
by noreply@blogger.com (vinotravels21)2 viewsnero-d-avolasiciliasicily - news
[Focus] Zonin 1821 | Di vigne, banche, indiscrezioni e lavoratori. A che punto siamo?
Le indiscrezioni sulle manifestazioni di interesse per gli asset di Zonin 1821 riportano l’attenzione su uno dei marchi storici del vino italiano. Ma dietro la cronaca di oggi c’è una storia che attraversa oltre due secoli di imprenditoria, l’ascesa di … continua »
by Tommaso Ciuffoletti16 viewsprimo-pianobanca-nuovabanca-popolare-di-vicenzagianni-zoninpopolare-di-vicenzasicilia - news
Sallier de la Tour: A Historic Sicilian Estate Committed to Sustainability
The Wining Hour: History of the Estate Sallier de La Tour, home to the La Monaca winery, near Palermo, Sicily, traces its origins to 1909. The history is most fascinating. Its story intertwined with another influential Sicilian wine family in 1956, when Paolo Sallier de La Tour married Costanza Tasca d’Almerita. The winery historically cultivated Sicilia’s native grape varieties, as well as carefully selected international grapes. However, Filiberto, Paolo’s son, later steered the estate toward exploring the potential of Syrah in the island’s unique terroir. In 2008, the estate became part of the broader holdings of the historic Tasca d’Almerita family, which took stewardship of the property. Since then, the estate has balanced noble heritage with modern winemaking and sustainability, honoring both land and legacy. Terroir Tenuta Sallier de la Tour is within the Monreale DOC in northwest Sicily, a landscape where Mediterranean sun, sea breezes, and varied soil types give grapes a uniqu
by thewininghour21 viewswine-winetastingwininghour-featurewininghourchatsiciliasicilyheritage - news
Tonnino’s sicilian journey
written by Erika Mantovan Organic wines for the contemporary palate: juicy, fresh, and harmonious Amid the rolling hills between Alcamo
by Erika Mantovan21 viewshotelitalynero-d-avolaorganicpinot-grigiosicilia