As originally seen in the Galveston Monthly magazine
January 2013 edition on page 37-38
Nocera is a native grape from Sicily. It comes from the Messina province which is located in the northeast. Nocera is a quality red wine grape that is most known as a blender in the red wines of the Faro DOC. I had the opportunity to taste some pure versions (which according to Wine Searcher are rare) this week at a trade tasting held at Roma Restaurant in Houston. Wine production in the region dates back to the 14th Century BC, however, phylloxera decimated the vineyard area in 1881 leaving it at a fraction of its original size. The area boasts a Mediterranean climate with sunny days and coastal breezes, moderate rainfall, and mild winters, all ideal for grape growing. The Nocera grape is a bluish/black color and has a thick skin which allows for the production of structured wines with prominent tannins which are balanced by good acidity. High alcohol is common. Red wines produced from the grapes are an intense ruby color with purple highlights and aromas and flavors of dark fruits a
Sandra, advocacy is beautiful! I've been exploring the expensive mine-field of French Bordeaux wines lately (Not disappointed either), and yesterday I came across Château de Bonhoste Grand Vin 2009 Bordeaux Supérieur, about $15, which falls into that category of quality wine at a value price. There were two or three people who encouraged me to try French wines (you were one of them)and I owe them a debt of thanks.
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Dennis