![]() ![]() My first impressions can be described in four words: fresh, lemony, soothing and mineral.Īromatic and tasty – pear, lemon – the wine yields a discreet marine saltiness on the long, dry finish. The golden-colored wine I tasted is 100 percent Malvasia. Secca del Capo translates to “Dry of the Head”, a name reflective of Cape Faro and its crowd-pleasing lighthouse. The moderately acidic grape excels in Salina’s warm Mediterranean climate where it grows mostly in terraced vineyards planted in volcanic and limestone soils. Annual production remains small, however, and the bulk of the crop goes into making sweet passito wines that can be quite expensive.Īnd that’s why Colosi’s still wine version from Salina is such an exclusive, exotic treat But Malvasia di Lipari has survived largely through the efforts of producer Carlo Hauner who revived interest in the grape in the 1980s. Several related Malvasia varietals have fallen into near extinction over the years. Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian islands, is considered the traditional home of Malvasia, hence its inclusion in the grape’s name and the reason for the Malvasia delle Lipari DOC appellation. The mountainous island is also one of the few remaining places in Italy where the ancient white grape Malvasia di Lipari is still cultivated. Colosi’s Secca del Capo is made from the rare and exquisite Malvasia di Lipari white grape. ![]() Europeans have turned this once hidden gem into a vacation resort, much to the joy of Salina’s 2,400 residents who can earn an income from their own generous hospitality. The beauty of Salina, one of seven islands in the Aeolian archipelago 30 miles north of Sicily, is unquestioned. Here are five to drink now and all year round.Ĭantine Colosi Secca di Capo 2018, Salina (Sicily), $28 (abv. From the cool northern Trentino-Alto Adige region to Veneto’s Friuli-Giulia to down south in Campania and Sicily, vintners are stepping up their game on producing high-quality, complex and delicious wines from some of the most unique grapes in the world. I am making a big bet on Italian whites in 2021. (Vino Italiano in Waltham is one such place.) Still, the alert wine lover can find them at shops specializing in Italian wines. The wines are local sensations and in most cases have very limited production. Several are from exotic places where grapes grow in volcanic soils or t by the sea shore. I’ve made a good start on the new year stocking up on some rare and ancient white wines from southern Italy. ![]() Villa Matilde is a leading producer of revered white and red wines from southern Italian, especially Fiano and Falanghina (Falerno del Massico). ![]()
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