Sicily September Wine Class

Join us Wednesday, September 1 at 6pm for our next wine class.

Chef Paul Kulik has recently returned from Sicily and is excited to share his knowledge about the beautiful Italian island, it's history, and it's wines. 

Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean, and has most of the climates found in the whole of Italy. Its dry, warm climate features regular sunshine and moderate rainfall that suits wine production.

Arid conditions reduce the chance of rot and mildew, especially in areas kissed with coastal breezes. This makes Sicily a prime candidate for organic farming. Olives, citrus and grains drive the agricultural sector beyond wine.

In the past, however, farmers opted for higher yields, which turned Sicily into a bulk wine center. They distributed to mainland Europe to boost thin wines, as well as to China and India, who imported concentrated Sicilian must to sweeten foods.

Heritage regions like Marsala did put Sicilian wine on the map. Wine traditions in each of the island’s regions, from Vittoria to Mount Etna, have remained strong. In the 1980s, a resurgence in interest brought improvements in viticulture and winemaking. Today, Sicily turns out some of the most exciting labels in Italy.

We will taste four wines from some of the biggest names in Sicily;

Arianna Occhipinti SP68 Bianco

Frank Cornelissen Susucara Rosso

Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria

Terre Nere Etna Rosso 

This class costs $35 and will be held from 6pm - 7:30 pm. Light snacks will be served. We suggest making reservations for before or after the class if you are interested. Wine will be available for purchase after the class. If there are any dietary restrictions let us know before the class and we will accommodate. 

See You soon!