2020 Sicilia Annamaria Sala Rosso DOC

Sicily is one of Italy’s most exciting wine frontiers — and Annamaria Sala is one of its most compelling voices. This 2020 Rosso DOC is a bold, sun-drenched red that captures everything that makes Sicilian wine so irresistible: ripe dark fruit, earthy depth, and a warmth that feels like the Mediterranean itself. Crafted by a woman winemaker on an island with centuries of winemaking tradition, this is a bottle that delivers extraordinary character and value in equal measure.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Deep ruby with aromas of ripe black cherry, dried fig, Mediterranean herbs, and a hint of dark chocolate and tobacco. On the palate, it’s full-bodied with smooth tannins, flavors of dark fruit, earthy spice, and a long, warming finish with notes of licorice and dried herbs. This is Sicilian red wine at its most expressive and most satisfying.

• Origin – Sicily (Sicilia DOC), Italy
• Producer – Annamaria Sala; woman winemaker, Sicily
• Varietal – Nero d’Avola, Syrah (Sicilian red blend)
• Style – Dry red wine
• ABV – 13.5%
• Certification – Sicilia DOC

Food Pairing

Bold Sicilian reds are built for the table — specifically, the kind of table where something rich, hearty, and deeply satisfying is being served. The dark fruit and earthy profile make it a natural match for slow-braised lamb, grilled sausages, and pasta with a rich meat ragù. It’s a classic pairing with eggplant parmigiana, caponata, and other Sicilian classics. Pairs beautifully with aged pecorino, hard cheeses, and a well-loaded charcuterie board. Also excellent alongside grilled lamb chops with rosemary and garlic — the herbs in the wine mirror the herbs on the plate in the most satisfying way.

• Pairs well with: Braised lamb, grilled sausages, pasta with meat ragù, eggplant parmigiana, caponata
• Also great with: Aged pecorino, hard cheeses, charcuterie, lamb chops with rosemary, hearty stews
• Serve at: 60–65°F — decant 20–30 minutes to open up the earthy aromatics

Occasion

This is your weeknight upgrade and your dinner party anchor — the bottle that makes any meal feel like a trip to Sicily. Perfect for Italian-themed dinners, fall and winter entertaining, and gifting the red wine lover who appreciates bold, expressive wines with a sense of place. A beautiful introduction to Sicilian wine for anyone who hasn’t yet discovered what this extraordinary island has to offer.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, has one of the oldest winemaking traditions in the world — with viticulture dating back over 3,000 years to the ancient Greeks. The island’s volcanic soils, intense sunshine, and cooling sea breezes create ideal conditions for producing wines of extraordinary concentration and character. Annamaria Sala is a woman winemaker bringing a modern, precise approach to Sicily’s ancient winemaking heritage — crafting wines that honor the island’s traditions while pushing the boundaries of quality and expression. The Sicilia DOC designation covers the entire island and represents some of Italy’s most exciting and diverse wine production. This bottle is a beautiful expression of that heritage.

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