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Cantina Chitarra – Grillo Superiore DOC

Grillo is Sicily. The Very Height of Grillo production in Sicily. From simple table wines, to blends, to Marsala, and beyond. Gillo had an incredible past. This Superior is the incredible future of Grillo. Only the finest plots selected and pressed soft and cold and cold and aged in steel to maintain its natural essence.

Varietal: 100% Grillo
Alcohol Content: 13%
Country Hierarchy: DOC Sicilia
Color: Straw Yellow
On the Nose: Delicate, floral, with citrus notes.
Palate: Intense and savory, with pleasant hints of citrus
Serving Suggestions: To be combined with vegetarian cuisine and seafood first courses. Great with grilled white meat and fresh cheeses.

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Sicilian Gold – Grillo DOC

Grillo is Sicily. Best known as the grape for Marsala production. Grillo can withstand high temperatures making it ideal for Sicily and the future of modern winemaking as global temperatures increase. In a single varietal, this wine has a medium body with fruity and floral aromas and acidity. Classic seaside minerals create a perfect seafood pair.

Varietal: 100% Grillo
Alcohol Content: 12%
Country Hierarchy: DOC Sicilia
Color: Gold
On the Nose: The bouquet opens up with grapefruit and citrus blossom notes with subtle herbal scents of thyme.
Palate: Medium body wine with a balanced acidity, pleasantly fresh in the finish
Serving Suggestions: Especially recommended with fresh rice salad, fish dishes and shellfish, white meats, and fresh cheeses.

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Sicilian Gold – Nero D’Avola DOC

Nero d’Avola is the most representative red grape variety of Sicily because it reflects the land of its origin. The wine produced from these grapes is a full-body wine with good persistence and red fruit flavors with spicy scents.

Varietal: 100% Nero d'Avola
Alcohol Content: 14%
Country Hierarchy: DOC Sicilia
Color: Brilliant ruby red with violet hues
On the Nose: A bouquet with intense cherries and blackberry notes with a light spicy undertone with hints of tobacco
Palate: Full-body wine with soft tannins and a well-balanced acidity that makes it an easy-drinking red wine
Serving Suggestions: Mainly recommended with complex recipes such as meat sauce, roasted or baked red meats, game meats, vegetable soups, and aged cheeses

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Cantina Chitarra – Nero d’Avola Riserva DOC

The finest Nero d'Avola plots are chosen from three of the finest municipalities of western Sicily to create a Riserva unlike any Nero d'Avola. Aged in concrete tanks to preserve the subtleties of plums and cherries, this wine is a true expression of modern techniques and the western Sicilian microclimate. Originating on the eastern side of the island, the strong winds of the western.

Varietal: 100% Nero d'Avola
Alcohol Content: 14%
Country Hierarchy: DOC Sicilia
Color: Deep Red
On the Nose: Intense fruity notes of plums and red fruits.
Palate: Balanced, soft, well-structured.
Serving Suggestions: To be paired with red meats, roasts, braised meats and aged cheese.

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Sicilian Gold – Marsala Sweet 1.5L DOC

First made globally by John Woodhouse in 1773 and Florio is 1833, Marsala is the fortified wine most famous for cooking. It was traditionally served as an aperitif between first and second courses but is now considered a dessert or digestif. Fermentation is completed with the addition of brandy to fortify the wine.

Varietal: 100% Grillo
Alcohol Content: 16%
Country Hierarchy: DOC Sicilia
Color: Gold to amber
On the Nose: Nutty and sugary aromas.
Palate: Honey, toffee, walnut, and vanilla.
Serving Suggestions: Chocolate and cheese for sipping close to room temperature. Chicken Marsala, risottos, and zabaglione.

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Sicilian Gold – Nerello Mascalese Terre Sicilian IGT

Nerello Mascalese is a dark-skinned varietal most common on the volcanic slopes of Mt. Etna. Recent DNA tests confirm it is an offspring of Sangiovese and remains the bulk of Etna wines easily surpassing its blending partner, Nerello Cappuccio. These wines are fresh with excellent minerality and complex flavors. Many Mascalese wines have a perfume similar to Barolo and Burgundy. Recent popularity is due to winemakers creating a light body wine reminiscent of Pinot Noir. Some vines predate the phylloxera epidemic of 1880's.

Varietal: 100% Nerello Mascalese
Alcohol Content: 14%
Country Hierarchy: Sicily
On the Nose: A bouquet with intense cherries and orange zest.
Palate: Light to medium body wine with excellent minerality.
Serving Suggestions: Roasted vegetables, pork, and tomato sauces.

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Sicilian Gold – Nero d’Avola Late Harvest DOC

Late Harvest Nero d'Avola grapes are left on the vine until the very end of the Sicilian growing season to produce a highly concentrated sweet wine.

Varietal: 100% Nero d'Avola
Alcohol Content: 14%
Country Hierarchy: DOC Sicilia
Color: Brilliant ruby red with violet hues.
On the Nose: A bouquet with intense cherries and blackberry notes with a light spicy undertone with hints of tobacco.
Palate: Full-body wine with soft tannins and a well-balanced acidity that makes it an easy-drinking red wine.
Serving Suggestions: Desserts and strong cheeses.

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