Category Archives: DOC Etna

January-February 2020 Wine Review – James Melendez

Posted on February 18, 2020 by

Here are wines that I tasted in January and February of the first two months of this new decade. Also, I was delighted to have attended both Nebbiolo Prima and the Grandi Langhe in Alba, Italy and ZinEx (Zinfandel Experience) … Continue reading →

Posted in Chardonnay, Chianti, Chianti Classico, DOC Etna, Grillo, Lambrusco, Lodi, Nerello Cappuccio, Pineau des Charentes, Russian River, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, Wine Review, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

James the Wine Guy Interview Series: Josè Rallo, Donnafugata Wines

Posted on June 9, 2019 by

Josè Rallo heads up communication at Donnafugata and also is a member of the Rallo family that owns and operates Donnafugata.  Donnafugata is emblematic for me in terms of gorgeous labels that convey Sicilia, an homage to the book by … Continue reading →

Posted in Carricante, Catarratto, DOC Etna, James the Wine Guy Interview Series, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d'Avola, Sicily/Sicilia, YouTube, Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria) | Leave a comment

Sicilia En Primuer 2019 Latest Releases (100+ Wines) – James Melendez

Posted on June 2, 2019 by

          This is a list of wines I tasted as an alpha list by producer at Sicilia en Primeur 2019 – 16th Edition.  I did keep producers together by primary name and additional names listed below … Continue reading →

Posted in Carricante, Catarratto, DOC Etna, DOC Marmentino, DOC Menfi, DOC Monreale, DOCG Vittoria, Frappato, IGT Terre Siliciane, Nerello Cappuccio, Nero d'Avola, Nocera, Perricone, Sicilia en Primeur, Sicily/Sicilia | Leave a comment