Description

John Petrosino Syrah 

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Being one of the largest Sicilian wineries, Cantine Europa is an important cooperative of winemakers which founded in 1962. Today it has over 2000 members and vineyards covering 6,000 hectares located in the town of Trapani, Agrigento and Palermo. Currently the annual production of wine stands at 50,000,000 liters. Cantine Europa’s mission is to protect social and economic values of territory, as well as safeguarding the traditions of Sicilian viticulture, which is increasingly appreciated and respected in the world today.

The John Dapetrosino line is a custom bottling that uniquely expresses the terroir and history of Sicily. Petrosino is a historic village in Sicily which has been producing wine since the 16th century. It remains quite rural, and vine-growing and wine production are still principal activities there today. In the 20th century, scores of Petrosino-born farmers emigrated to New York in search of a new life and fortune. John Dapetrosino symbolizes the typical immigrant who settled in NY (hence the statue of liberty on the label) but remained tied to his roots and homeland and dreamed of returning home. This distinct wine of place, made with native Sicilian grapes, brings a piece of Sicily to us in New York.

Tasting Note: The Syrah offers intense ripe red fruit on the nose with hints of vanilla. Soft and harmonious on the palate, it is ideal with Mediterranean cuisine and spicy foods.

ABV. 13%