Castello Specchio 2017 White Blend Terre Siciliane IGT, Italy

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Sometimes wine pairings can seem abstract, and they follow rules that don’t seem to have any logic behind them. One of our favorite pairing tips is to think about what food is served in the place the wine comes from. This is especially easy if you are drinking an Old World wine. French wines pair very naturally with French food, Spanish wines are an easy accompaniment to tapas, and in the case of the Castello Speccio, it’s a perfect partner to fresh Mediterranean fare. The wine is a beautiful blend of Cataratto and Chardonnay that has bright, fresh notes of Mediterranean spices, citrus, and stony, mineral notes. We have loved pairing this with fresh seafood grilled in olive oil, salads with capers, and fresh vegetables. Judges love it too. It took home 91 Points and a Gold medal from the 2019 Monterey International Wine Competition, and a Silver from the 2019 Hilton Head Island Wine and Food International Wine Competition.