Many grapes are made into raisins, used in local cooking, and Sicilian grapes also play a large role in creating dessert wines, which require a higher concentration of grapes and are consumed in smaller quantities. In fact, in the world of international wine, Sicily is renowned for the many outstanding dessert wines, such as the world-famous Marsala, Moscato di Pantelleria & Malvasia delle Lipari.
The traditional varieties cultivated on the island include: red grape varieties such as Nero d'Avola (today experiencing a significant renaissance in the market), Nerello Cappuccio and Mascalese, Carricante, Nocera, Perricone and Frappato; white grape varieties such as Catarratto, Grecanico, Grillo, Inzolia, Malvasia delle Lipari and Zibibbo or Moscato. In addition to the traditional varieties listed above, today there are numerous non-traditional varieties grown on the island which include: red varieties such as Cabernet-Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Merlot; white varieties such as Chardonnay, Viognier, Muller Thurgau and Sauvignon blanc.
Champagne Brut Tradition - Corentin Breton
Tradition Brut is a French Champagne from Breton Corentin, dense and refined obtained from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.
This unique Brut wine is produced in the hinterland of Palermo from Grecanico and Chardonnay grapes cultivated at more than 500 metres above sea level. Duca Brut is an elegant, complex wine with fruity scents developed in harmony with a distinct aroma of bread crust and is well-balanced, fresh and lively.
Champagne Brut Nature - Breton Corentin
Corentin Breton's Brut Nature is a dry, complex Champagne with a strong flavor but very drinkable. The name Brut Nature is given to Champagne for the residual sugar of less than or equal to 3 g/l and for this reason it is also called zero dosage or non-dosed. Brut Nature by Breton Corentin, from a good zero dosage, has a marked verticality in the mouth but also surprises for its harmony. Its expressiveness is excellent, enhanced by the addition of Chardonnay grapes to Pinot Noir.
Very good organic Brut sparkling wine Terre di Anastasia, completely Sicilian, in the Castelbuono area.
This quality Abbazia Santa Anastasia sparkling wine shows all its elegance and refined perlage.
Ideal accompanied by fresh fish or vegetables. Also perfect during tasty aperitifs.
Classic Method Cuvée Aurora 100 Months Reserve 2011 - Banfi
Cuvée Aurora Alta Langa DOCG Riserva 2011 is a pas dosé Classic Method sparkling wine from Banfi Wineries. Produced from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, it is a Classic Method of great elegance and structure, combined with a lively acidity that gives it a rare freshness for a wine with such a long aging.
Derived from the name of the wild flower that grows around our cellar, Alastro is a Grecanico blended with a particularly aromatic variety, Sauvignon Blanc. It is a delicately structured wine, with aromas of tropical fruit, fresh citrus and white flowers.
La Segreta takes its name from the wood that surrounds our vineyard at Ulmo. This young fresh wine produced mainly from Grecanico grapes, introduced into Sicily more than 2,000 years ago, gains personality and style with the addition of international variety grapes.All the grapes are carefully cultivated in Planeta owned vineyards.
In the Vajasindi estate, on the slopes of Etna, Duca Nero is born, the Pinot Nero sparkling with the Charmat method. It is an elegant, fresh vintage sparkling wine with a marked minerality thanks to the volcanic origin of the terroir.
Nawàri is a single varietal wine produced from Pinot Nero grapes that expresses the distinctive features of the land from which it originates and for this reason constitutes a unique experience; a wine of rare elegance with a strong, distinctive personality.
Pinot Nero Tolloy is produced from vineyards grown in South Tyrol on the hill of Pochi, a hamlet of Salorno. Excellent with red meats and aged cheeses.
Blanc de Noir Q 1000 - Organic Quality Sparkling Wine
Obtained from the white vinification of 100% Pinot Noir grapes, Q 1000 is a fresh, young and lively Classic Method Brut. Organic Sicilian sparkling wine with a fine perlage and a savory and persistent taste. An extraordinary Blanc de Noir for an aperitif.
With good fresh flavour, delicate citrus fruit bouquet and clean aftertaste, this makes an attractive inexpensive white. Grecanico, related to the garganega of Soave and greco di tufo, has adapted well to the Sicilian climate.