Cantine Ermes, Sicilia DOC (Sicily, Italy) Grillo 2021

This estate, one of the largest wine producers in Sicily, is a large co-op that was founded in 1998 in the Belice Valley, a region in northwestern Sicily that was once known primarily for the 1968 earthquake that caused major destruction across the island.  Thirty years later, nine young winemakers devoted themselves to reconstruction.  The result of their efforts is Cantina Ermes, which is today is one of Sicily’s largest wine co-ops.  Like many of the best wines in the region Cantina Ermes’ Grillo is deliciously savory, herbaceous, and salty rather than fruity.  It is food friendly, with 12.5 percent alcohol.  Enjoy it with seafood and other typically Sicilian savory treats such as tomatoes, olives and anything with capers.