Di Prima 2020
Terre Siciliane IGT
Di Prima shows that can Sicily excel as well with the Rhône's prized red grape. This wine is our latest discovery from the Italian island, which is proving one of the most exciting places to make wine. Enjoy its rich black fruit and chocolatey spice.
The Wine
Tim Atkin MW says Sicily is “now one of the most exciting wine regions in Europe, blessed with a combination of abundant sunshine, varied terroirs, good indigenous grapes.” Plus, it has the investment to make the most of these advantages. This gorgeous Syrah comes from David di Prima, whose grandfather Gaspare planted the vines decades ago. The vineyards lie on high hills overlooking the Lago Arancio (Orange Tree Lake) reservoir. Originally a river, it was dammed in the 1950s. On rare occasions the water level drops to reveal the ruins of a Moorish temple. With deep colour, cherry, spice and chocolate character, this Syrah goes well with grilled red meats and full-flavoured local dishes such as aubergine caponata or cucuzza squash bake.
"A sunkissed red to swoon over, this fleshy, sumptuous Syrah offers peppered blackberry fruit galore"
Sam Wylie-Harris
