Sicily
Feudo Maccari 2023 Olli Grillo
Elios 2021 Modus Bibendi Grillo
Citrus and white flowers lead, with a light Mediterranean herbal note adding freshness and definition. The palate is dry, medium-bodied and balanced, carrying lemon, subtle spice and a gently saline edge into a clean finish. Bright and quietly textural, it works well with grilled fish, shellfish, fennel or fresh cheeses.
Elios 2019 Modus Bibendi Bianco Macerato
Burnished orange-gold in the glass, with candied fruit, apricot, orange peel and brown spice. The palate is structured and textural, its light skin tannin and gentle astringency balanced by lively acidity and a fresh herbal lift. Complex but approachable, it suits roast squash, spiced poultry, firm cheese or savoury grain dishes.
Benanti 2023 Etna Bianco
Pale and bright, with green-apple freshness, lemon oil and a light chamomile note. The palate is dry and finely cut, bringing white cherry and a touch of honey into vivid mineral acidity. A saline, gently smoky line carries the persistent finish. Poised rather than showy, it suits raw shellfish, grilled fish or simply chilled as an aperitif.
Caruso & Minini 2020 Naturalmente Bio Perricone Terre Siciliane IGT
Red-skinned berries, cooking spice and grilled herbs shape a lively, aromatic nose. The juicy palate brings red currant, clove and star anise into focus, balanced by firm tannins and bright acidity. Liquorice and bramble fruit add depth, while a fresh, persistent finish keeps the wine energetic and easy to pair.
Planeta 2021 Etna Rosso DOC
Sour cherry and wild strawberry lead, with violet, vanilla and cracked pepper adding lift. Fleshy and smooth on entry, the palate gains savoury definition from rhubarb, iron and a light earthy note. Fresh acidity keeps the fruit clear while fine, measured tannins carry the wine through a composed, gently spicy finish.
Pietradolce 2018 Archineri Etna Rosso DOC
Dried raspberry, cranberry and woodland berries open the nose, joined by Mediterranean herbs, camphor, white pepper and wet stone. The palate is focused and energetic, with crisp freshness and fine, closely woven tannins. Earthy spice and a mineral line carry the red fruit through a dry, persistent finish with clear volcanic character.
Frank Cornelissen 2017 Munjebel Rosso
Smoke, graphite and truffle meet wild black berries and molten chocolate on a deep, compelling nose. The palate is full and enveloping, layering blackberry, crushed black raspberry, liquorice and grilled herbs over velvety tannins. Tangy acidity and a lingering mineral note keep the richness precise. Decant and serve with venison, grilled beef, lamb shoulder or earthy mushroom dishes.
Tenuta di Castellaro 2019 Nero Ossidiana
Deep purple in the glass, with ripe black cherry, cassis, pomegranate and tomato leaf on the nose. The palate is full-bodied but fresh, shaped by a distinctive saline current and supple tannins. Dark fruit remains clear through the long, kirsch-toned finish, giving the wine both power and coastal brightness.
Benanti 2021 Etna Rosso
Pale ruby in colour, with lifted red-fruit aromas and a cool mineral edge. The palate is dry and medium-bodied, balancing bright acidity with fine texture and a savoury, saline current. Freshness carries through the persistent finish, giving this poised Sicilian red both clarity and an easy affinity with food.