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...tasting tour, I was particularly fond of a 1997 vintage from the COS winery in Cerasuolo di Vittoria, southeast of Palermo, which is made from a mixture of the island's main grape Nera d'Avola and the strawberry-like Frappato. The seven-year-old wine ($18 a bottle) was bright, like a tart red cherry, and grounded with sunbaked plum flavors. Some of these older red wines develop delicious flavors like bittersweet chocolate and smoky...
...avoided visiting Sicily for a wine tour because you've heard that their vintners aren't up to the level of their chefs, be brave and book your ticket. My favorite wine areas are the most rugged, generally to be found east or south of Palermo. You can't walk two steps without coming across a dramatic landscape?or a delicious Nera d'Avola...
...Cana Enoteca A wine bar not to be missed. Via Aloro 105, Palermo; 39-91-610-1147; www.canaenoteca.it...
...Antica Focacceria San Francesco In business since 1834 and one of Palermo's most justifiably popular restaurants. Via A. Paternostro 58; 39-91-320-264; www.afsf.it...
...Hotel Letizia Reasonably priced, attractive and charming family-run hotel in a central location. Via del Bottai 30, Palermo; 39-91-589-110; www.hotelletizia.com