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August/September
2008
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Wine Review Archive - Italy, Sicily -
White
($7). And now for something completely
different… This soft, young white
wine is uniquely Sicilian and well worth
sampling. White stone fruit, wildflower
honey, and mineral notes combine in this
fresh, fruity wine. Slightly green in
color and character. Ready to drink now.
(ETFOFW, 06/02)
($14). Insolia
is another indigenous Sicily grape,
and this one offers some of the body
and palate weight of a Chardonnay with
the aromatic intensity of a Sauvignon
Blanc. Crisp apple, ripe tropical citrus,
maybe a hint of fig, and a dash of mineral
combine nicely, with a long, fruity
finish. Ready to drink now. (Italian
Connection 04/08) Locate
this wine online or in your area.
($14). Here, 30% Chardonnay is blended
in, and the result is even more body and
richness, with crisp apple and stonefruit
leading the way, and cream and citrus
zest accenting the full finish. Ready
to drink now. Great deal! (Italian Connection
04/08) Locate
this wine online or in your area.
($16).
Easy to like, with bright, aromatic
lemon, lime, cream, peach and apple
notes that mingle on the full-bodied
but fresh finish. A lot of wine for
the money! Ready to drink now. A blend
of Grecanico, Chardonnay, Viognier and
Fiano. (Italian Connection 12/07)
($39). Concentrated
tropical aromas and flavors - melon, pineapple,lime
- are smooth and polished, picking up
delicate herbal notes on the elegant finish.
Ready to drink now. 100% Fiano. (Italian
Connection 12/07)
($39). Deep,
golden yellow in color, with rich, ripe
pear, nectarine and tropical citrus that
are structured and layered with wildflower
honey, mineral and toasty vanilla. Never
goes over the top; really lovely from
beginning to lingering finish. Ready to
drink now and over the next couple of
years. (Italian Connection 12/07)
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