2014 Castello Solicchiata Pinot Nero Sicilia IGT (Adrano, Etna) Locorotondo This is one of the

This is one of the best I’ve had in a long time- I cannot remember the last time I was this excited about a Grillo

despite Calabria being a tremendous wine growing region

light bodied

they prefer to use IGP Terre Siciliane or DOC Sicilia

about 800 meters above sea level

2014 Castello Solicchiata Pinot Nero Sicilia IGT (Adrano, Etna) Locorotondo This is one of theFrom the historic vineyards of the Spitaleri family, produced outside of the Etna DOC in the commune of Adrano. Etna's wine historic production zone was actually on the West slopes, which now lie outside of the appellation. Felice Spitaleri brought back Pinot Noir cuttings form France in the mid 19thc and the family has continued to propagate from these vines, some of the vines the original 1855 plantings. Etna's almost alpine like environment makes