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Returning to Radici del Sud

December 30, 2022 deborahparkerwong Italy, Sicily, Sicily, SOMM Journal, Wine, Wine Competitions

The winning wines at this year’s competition are memorable for several reasons: The whites were fresher, the rosés crisper, and the red wines seemingly more elegant than I recall them being in 2015.

The Simple Pleasures of Italy’s Native Grapes

April 22, 2019 deborahparkerwong Italy, Native varieties, Restaurants, San Francisco, Sicily

San Francisco restaurateur Francesco Corvucci, a Calabrian native whose gift for the cuisines of Southern Italy has brought life to several once-iconic North Beach locations, is a proponent of both wines. “My lists are devoted solely to Italian wines and my cuisine to Italian ingredients and dishes. In practice, the success of this wine style is undeniable; it more than satisfies a traditionalist like me and is very accessible for consumers.”