Italy’s historical Mediterranean destination-island is now making waves thanks to the rapidly rising quality of its wines. Carla Capalbo recommends her top 18 whites...
The Italians describe Sicily as a continent. The range of landscapes and climates on this remarkable island go from volcanoes and mountains to salt flats and beaches, with temperatures and rainfall that are equally variable. So it’s no wonder that the vine has played such an important part in Sicily’s history and economy.
Scroll down for Carla Capalbo’s top 18 native Sicilian white wines
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Scroll down for Carla Capalbo’s top 18 native Sicilian white wines
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