I've had this wine kicking around for a while. 23$ at K&L for the current vintage (06). Wasn't completely sure what to expect from it, I believe it was part of the Italian Wine Club. What's interesting to me about Sicily is that even though it's really far South in Italy (and at about the same latitude as Napa), most of the wines I've had have not suffered from being over-ripe, and seem to maintain their acidity and freshness. I guess that you can chock that up to Mount Etna, Italian cuisine/ Italians liking food-friendly wine ie knowing how to eat, and ocean breezes? If someone wants to enlighten me...60% Nero d'Avola and 40% Frappato. Strawberry, berries, cherry, tar, earth, stones. This has a Pinot-like balance to me--a somewhat lighter frame, but with lots of intensity of flavor, acidity, just noticeable tannins, and some funkiness. A very versatile food wine that I enjoyed quite a bit (although it isn't what I would call earth-shattering). Sarah liked it too. B
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