Vintages Sicily Flashcards
What were the worst recent vintages for Sicily?
2017 - hot and dry
2013 - cold and rainy
2012 - hot and dry - aromatically challenged
2009 - rainy and cold
2005 - rain at harvest
2003 - hot and dry - tannic
What were the best recent vintages for Sicily?
2020 - elegant
2019 - low yields, good balance
2014 - low yields, excellent
2008 - warm season, well-timed rains
How was 2022 in Sicily?
heat and drought but good quality
How was 2021 in Sicily?
wet winter, good quality, with cooling north winds
How was 2020 in Sicily?
Great - elegant, warm year well timed rains
How was 2019 in Sicily?
Great - reduced yields 20-30%
How was 2018 in Sicily?
some dilution from rain - OK
How was 2017 in Sicily?
heat and drought - short term
How was 2016 in Sicily?
cool year, Good wines
How was 2015 in Sicily?
rain and sirocco wind caused some rot, OK
How was 2014 in Sicily?
EXCELLENT storm reduced yields
How was 2013 in Sicily?
cold and rainy, better for whites
How was 2012 in Sicily?
hot and dry, high alcohol, “aromatically challenged”
How was 2011 in Sicily?
very low yields, lots of mold - some great successes
How was 2010 in Sicily?
OK
