Marsala is a family of Sicilian fortified wines that are produced in a zone centered on the town of Marsala on the western end of Sicily. Its roots lie deep in antiquity, although the present style ...

Nicolas Belfrage wrote in his book Brunello to Zibibbo that Sicily has the potential to become “California, Australia, Chile, Southern France, Jerez, and middle Italy all rolled into one.” Nicolas ...

When oenophiles think about Italy, it is almost second nature to think about the wine varieties associated with each region. Piedmont has barolo. Tuscany has Chianti. But, when thinking about Sicily, ...

Sicily has many positive images (as well as a few not-so-positive), but when it comes to Sicilian wines, the subject is a bit of a puzzle to many. There are several reasons for this, but lately, ...

Before our recent trip to Sicily, I expected all Sicilian wines to be red, dry and full-bodied. Was I ever wrong! The first Sicilian surprise came before we even started our wine travels. We flew to ...

Some of the finest wines in the world come from Italy. These Italian wines are often associated with refreshing tastes, are ...

It's easy to think of Italian wine as a single category, but the various regions are highly distinct, showcasing their own varieties, wine styles, and traditions. Though the boot of Italy is its most ...

My family is originally from Sicily. I am very proud of that and announce it as often as I can. And while Italy proper is well-recognized for its deep, sexy wines, the actual island of Sicily was long ...

Marsala is a fortified wine from Sicily that is reminiscent of the flavors of port and sherry. It has a really wonderful flavor that makes dishes taste even better. For that reason, it has gained ...

Last week, I raved about three Italian wines that just happen to come in a box. This week, I thought we could stay in Italy and focus on one, distinct region – Sicily. One wine column cannot do ...