Cantina Horus, Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico “Pittore Contadino”

Part two of our Sicilian Sunday showdown is a “back by popular demand” masterwork that was featured two years ago and is long overdue for a re-offer. For what it’s worth, I don’t blame anyone whose attention is immediately drawn to today’s label: For me, it evokes the same pleasing composition of Monet’s impressionist landscapes during his time in Monte Carlo. While I’m no authority on art, I do know my wine, and I can say with wholehearted assurance that “Pittore Contadino” is as much a visually arresting showpiece as it is a gustatory one.I’d even wager not a single soul will drink this delightfully unique and profoundly Sicilian red without serious gusto because it’s a wildly satisfying ride that introduces you to the one-and-only “Grand Cru” (DOCG) on the entire island. What’s behind this fascinating, exhibition-worthy bottle is an indigenous blend of Frappato and Nero d’Avola, the yin and yang of Sicily. Knowing all this, one would, and should, expect this sensational bottle to be