Donnafugata, Cerasuolo de Vittorio DOCG (Sicily, Italy) 2016

 Donnafugata, one of Sicily’s top producers, has shown consistently what stunningly good wines can come from that Italian island.  Donnafugata’s 2016 Cerasuolo de Vittorio, a blend of Nero d’Avola and Frappato, is a delicate light to mid-weight floral red wine with charm and vivacity.  Paradoxically, it has a lovely austerity and firmness, which means it’s meant for food more than sipping by itself.  Its floral character and firmness work brilliantly together.  This is a perfect choice for sushi or, switching continents, seafood in a light tomato-based sauce.