7 Sicilians Rosso Terre Siciliane

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Written By Catherine Courtney

7 Sicilians Rosso Terre Siciliane

GRAPES: 10% Nerello Mascalese, 5% Sangiovese, 23% Merlot, 2% Pinot Noir, 35% Shiraz, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Frappato

VINTAGE: 2021

REGION: Sicily, Italy

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 13.5%

PRICE: $5.99

Hello, fellow wine lovers. This week, we are tasting a new Italian wine called 7 Sicilians Rosso Terre Siciliane. I was intrigued by the name 7 Sicilians when I spotted the bottle. Seems like an unusual name for a bottle of wine. As I read about it, I found that this wine gets its name because of its composition, as it’s made of seven grape varietals, which I’ve listed above. According to the merchant, this wine is macerated and aged in new oak barrels for approximately four months.

For those interested in learning more about the wine or the merchant, click HERE.

Without further ado, let's get into the tasting notes!

Tasting Notes:

  • Deep ruby red hue

  • Balanced, medium/full-bodied wine

  • On the drier side, with soft/mild tannins

  • Fruity, jammy nose with hints of cherry and black plum

  • Easily drinkable

Verdict:

If you are looking for a bottle of wine to enjoy while you are cooking or perhaps while you are winding down for the evening, this would be a fantastic bottle to enjoy. Not only is it inexpensive, but it’s mild enough to enjoy with or without food. I think of it as a wonderful way to ease into the evening. This one is another Trader Joe’s exclusive, so look for it next time you are in the store!

Until Next Time! 

Catherine Courtney

Welcome to Blonde Voyage Nashville!

I am so excited to finally see this dream become a reality.  Between the destination restaurants, the copious amount of food photos and insanely crazy travel stories, I have decided to share my journey. 

My name is Catherine Courtney and I am a Nashville native with a penchant for culinary creativity and epic travel adventures. I'll admit... I also have a slight obsession with handbags.

Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

One of my favorite quotes that resonates is from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland:

"Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures...."

Join me as I explore near and far away places, filling my passport full of stamps and satiating my appetite with some of the most amazing cuisine the world has to offer. 

Thanks for reading! 

       

 

 

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