Sicilia en primeur

While the dust of Bordeaux 2009 en primeur has yet to settle, Italy seems to have taken a great liking to the same format in recent years. Traditionally the en primeur season is triggered by the Consorzio of Valpolicella with the launch of the new Amarone release in January, followed by the big three from Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile and Brunello di Montalcino). Not new but until now without the same exposure is the Sicilia en primeur in March and subsequently...