| From time to time we get to review Italian | | | | And now for my review. |
| whites in this column. Some, such as the recently | | | | The first sips were somewhat sweet and citrusy. |
| reviewed Chardonnay, come from international | | | | My initial meal involved a Middle Eastern specialty, |
| grape varieties. Others come from Italian grapes | | | | kube also called kibbe, ground beef in crushed |
| such as Gargenega in Soave wine. This is the first | | | | bulgur jackets cooked in a sauce with Swiss |
| time that I have tasted the Grillo grape which | | | | Chard. The wine's acidity stepped up to match the |
| comes from Sicily. Grillo is a favored component | | | | dish's acidity and the citrus remained. The wine |
| for the famous Sicilian dessert wine, Marsala, that | | | | was light. The dessert fruit juice candy weakened |
| is sort of making a comeback. It's been around | | | | the Grillo but it remained pleasant. |
| for a long time; it was used in the sweet | | | | The second meal was a boxed eggplant |
| Mamertino wine of Messina, a favorite of Julius | | | | parmiagiana. The wine became quite acidic. I |
| Caesar. This winery seems quite interesting. In | | | | tasted apples that were almost ripe, and slightly |
| homage to Sicilian tradition it was built in the baglio | | | | sweet. |
| (rustic villa) style. But the equipment is modern, | | | | The final meal started with schmaltz herring |
| and the vineyards are monitored by computer. | | | | packed in oil instead of the more usual vinegar. |
| Cantine Mezzacorona is green. They desalinize | | | | The herring almost succeeded in taking away the |
| seawater. And do most of their stuff | | | | wine's acidity, all the while giving it a nutty flavor. |
| underground to save on air conditioning. | | | | The main meal was an omelet with plenty of |
| OUR WINE REVIEW POLICY All wines that we | | | | brown mushrooms and chilies. The Grillo was light |
| taste and review are purchased at the full retail | | | | and refreshingly acidic. I got images of a terrace |
| price. | | | | in Italy. |
| Wine Reviewed | | | | The first cheese was a Swiss. The wine became |
| Feudo Arancio Grillo IGT 2008 13% alcohol about | | | | oily and round. This was a good combination. Then |
| $10 | | | | came a goat's milk cheese with roasted garlic. |
| Let's start with the marketing materials. Tasting | | | | This wine was elegant; really a great combination. |
| Note: Pale straw green color; aromas of wet | | | | Final verdict. I probably would buy this wine again. |
| stone, citrus and light herb; dry, light to medium | | | | It wasn't bad at all. And I really know which white |
| body, with fresh acidity, clean citrus flavors and | | | | to accompany goat cheese with roasted garlic. I |
| floral notes. Serving Suggestion: Enjoy with | | | | am tempted to give this winemaker's offerings a |
| seafood, pasta with vegetables or white meats. | | | | try. |