As is characteristic of the southern island of Sicily, temperatures were hot and dry during most of the summer with a brief respite of cooler temperatures arriving during mid-June. In the next two months during most of July and August, intermittent rains occurred and were welcomed as much-needed hydration for our vines. September was cool with small bouts of rain, creating the ideal conditions to lead Into October's sunny and dry harvest. The wines of the 2013 vintage from Sicily offer juicy fruit characteristics laden with a shroud of elegance.