Sicilia DOC

Mary Taylor's collaboration with Annamaria Sala brings us this delightful Sicilian red – a wine that captures the sun-drenched character and volcanic influence that makes this island's wines so distinctive. Sala's deep connection to her native Sicily informs every aspect of this authentic regional expression. The blend of indigenous varieties creates a wine that could only come from Sicily – vibrant, expressive, and with that distinctive Mediterranean character that transports you straight to the island. Grown on volcanic soils under the intense Sicilian sun, these grapes develop remarkable flavor concentration while maintaining freshness and balance. Mary Taylor's commitment to highlighting authentic regional wines allows this genuine expression to reach wine lovers without corporate markup or marketing fluff. It's like having a Sicilian friend send you a bottle from their favorite local producer – authentic, characterful, and a true taste of place.

Mary Taylor's collaboration with Clara Sala brings us this authentic Sicilian white – a blend of indigenous varieties that perfectly captures the island's unique combination of Mediterranean sunshine and volcanic soils. Sala's family has been growing these native grapes for generations, giving her an intimate understanding of how to express their character. The combination of Grillo and Catarratto creates a wine that could only come from Sicily – bright and expressive, with that distinctive saline quality that comes from vineyards with a view of the Mediterranean. The volcanic soils impart a distinctive mineral character that balances the generous fruit notes developed under the Sicilian sun. Mary Taylor's commitment to highlighting authentic regional wines means this bottle delivers a genuine taste of Sicily without the marketing markup. It's like taking a quick Mediterranean vacation with each sip – transportive, refreshing, and thoroughly enjoyable.

Prodigo's Nero d'Avola Appasite takes Sicily's signature red grape and gives it a fascinating twist. The 'appasite' in the name refers to the partial drying of the grapes before fermentation – similar to the technique used for Amarone – which concentrates the flavors and adds remarkable complexity. Nero d'Avola is already known for producing bold, sun-drenched reds, but this partially dried version takes things to another level. The result is a wine with impressive depth and richness while maintaining the distinctive Mediterranean character that makes Sicilian wines so appealing. It's the perfect winter red – warming, complex, and satisfying – but with enough freshness to keep it from feeling heavy. This is the kind of bottle that makes you reconsider what you thought you knew about Sicilian wine.