2024 Sicilia Annamaria Sala Rosso DOC, Sicily, Italy

Sicily is one of Italy’s most exciting wine frontiers - and Annamaria Sala is one of its most compelling voices. 

Again from the Contrada San Nicola vineyard outside the village of Mazara del Vallo in western Sicily, we find Nero d’Avola vines tended to by the ever thoughtful Sala sisters. The vines are just 15 years old on average but the wine is ever complex. While some Nero d’Avola wines can be on the dense and fruity side, the Sala sisters and the terroir make this wine a somewhat translucent red with bright acidity, tension, and elegant fruit. This is the style of wine that makes your mouth water.

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.

As with all of our wines, this one captures the true terroir of Sicily and is not blended with international varietals nor oaked. Aging is potential 8-10 years, but it is delightful fresh and young.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: This bright and energetic Sicilian red opens with a gorgeous, translucent ruby color in the glass. On the nose, it balances fresh, sun-ripened red cherries and raspberries with a savory splash of salty sea breeze and subtle baking spices. The palate is light-to-medium-bodied and bursting with crunchy red fruits like tart cranberry and pomegranate. These juicy flavors give way to earthy undertones of fresh mushroom, black pepper, and iron. With its vibrant acidity and soft, grippy tannins, this wine offers a beautiful, mouth-watering tension that shows off the true, elegant side of Nero d'Avola.

• 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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