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.
The Maria Costanza Bianco by Milazzo is a Sicilian white wine from Inzolia grapes and Chardonnay biotypes. It is a very intense and characteristic organic wine of a green Inzolia clone, which stands out original and delicate essences. The success of this extraordinary Sicilian white wine is guaranteed by the awards obtained in prestigious international competitions.
Fine and elegant white wine, with an intense, complex bouquet featuring fruity and floral notes of apple and acacia, together with salty and mineral finish.
Bunches of the excellent Grillo, one of several white wines that respects the traditions of Sicilian wine. Vinification: in barriques and oak tonneaux French Evolution: 8 months on the lees in barrels and 2 months in bottle
Millesimé by La Maison Huiban is a fine, balanced and round French Champagne, produced from Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes from a single vintage.
The wine D'Istinto Syrah Caltrasi shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blackberry, blueberry, violet, black pepper and hints of vanilla.
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.
Nero d'Avola grapes are native to the island of Sicily and were used make this wine - in has a distinctively varietal aroma and has a very attractive red - violet colour with purple edges.
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.
Rosè di Rosa BIO - Milazzo Wineries
Rosè di Rosa di Milazzo was born from the rediscovery of an ancient Calabrese biotype, the "Inzolia Rosa". It is a sparkling wine with a fragrant and full taste with good sapidity that recalls the ripe fruitiness of wild berries.
Traditional Method Brut Rosé Rubis - Jean Vullien Winery
Rubis Brut Rosé is a Traditional Method sparkling wine from the Jean Vullien winery. Obtained from Gamay and Mondeuse grapes, it is a Savoy Brut that will win you over for its freshness and simplicity. Excellent as an aperitif or dessert.
Feudo dei Fiori di Mandrarossa is a Sicilian white wine, made from Vermentino, Sauvignon and Chardonnay grapes. The white wine Feudo Dei Fiori has a very intense full-bodied fruit and brings as everywhere in Italy very fruity, sometimes bold white wines.
A lively, exuberant and at the same time ample and refined wine, Kaid Sauvignon is an organic wine produced from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown at 330 meters above sea level on a clayey and sandy soil. With a dense and vibrant texture, it is an elegant and enveloping wine that captivates without tiring.
Full and intense taste for the Kikè of the Fina winery, white wine produced from Traminer Aromatico grapes, an aromatic variety planted in Sicily only recently, with a small percentage of Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Excellent to accompany appetizers, snacks and fish dishes. Surprising as an aperitif.
Cantine Fina's Mamarì is not the classic Sauvignon Blanc but it is a Sicilian Sauvignon Blanc. Widespread in Sicily since the mid-nineties, the vine has found an ideal habitat that has allowed it to develop unique and unmistakable typical Sicilian olfactory and gustatory characteristics. It is a fresh wine vinified in steel with fruity and floral notes. Great to accompany sushi and sashimi!
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.
Grotte Alte - Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG Classico
Grotte Alte is a Cerasuolo di Vittoria, made from Frappato and Nero d'Avola grapes, which takes its name from the limestone ridges on which Vittoria stands. It is a Mediterranean wine that preserves the flavor of the sea and all the air and temperature ranges of the Iblei mountains.
The charming grotto of Scurati in the medieval village of Custonaci is the namesake for the young wine made from the best selection of Grillo grapes from the vineyard on the highest hill of the estate.
I Sensi line - Grillo 2022 La Vista of Abbazia Santa Anastasia
The Abbazia Sant'Antiasia Biological Grillo has a straw yellow color with light greenish nuances, while the nose offers fresh fruit aromas with floral notes. The palate is pleasantly fresh, sapid and persistent. Best served with fish dishes, excellent as an aperitif.
Made from biodynamic Chardonnay grapes, Sens(i)nverso Chardonnay is a fresh and mineral white wine with an intense and elegant bouquet and a round and persistent taste. Excellent with dishes based on fine and tasty fish, medium-aged cheeses.
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.
Nocera by Planeta is a Sicilian red obtained from this noble and ancient grape variety. The vine is grown in a few hectares in Capo Milazzo, in the Messina area, in the spectacular La Baronia vineyard surrounded by the sea, by centuries-old olive trees and under the gaze of the Aeolian Islands. The Barone Lucifero Foundation, owner of the fund, uses part of the proceeds for socio-cultural and recreational activities for the children of the Milazzo area.
Extra Brut Classic Method - Organic Sparkling Wine
Terzavia by De Bartoli Organic Sparkling Wine represents the tradition of an evolving territory. Produced with refermentation in the bottle according to the Classic Method and obtained with the sole addition of fresh must, Terzavia combines the French tradition with the Sicilian personality of the Grillo grapes, a multifaceted and strong variety. An extraordinary Classic Method sparkling wine expression of the "Terza-via" of Grillo.
Corvo Bianco, a classic Sicilian wine, is produced from Sicilian vines cultivated on warm, sunny hills. Mediterranean and rich in the island’s scents it is a harmonious, versatile white wine with lots of character.
The grapes Viognier (50%) and Insolia (50%), are grown at 650 metres above sea level on the Pianetto Estate in S. Cristina Gela; they are mixed together to produce a wine that is fresh and elegant wuth intense and persistent aromas; in the beginning there are floral notes, then slowly the change to tropical fruits.
Etna Bianco DOC Superiore of Tenuta delle Terre Nere is produced from Carricante grapes in Milo, a territory suitable for the production of Superiori whites thanks to the perfect combination of altitude, climate and exposure to the sun. It is a sharp, slender, austere and aristocratic wine.
This wine spings from the strongest and generous Sicilian vine, the Nero d’Avola, raised with care and passion on the slopes of the Mount Erice. It collects in itself the body and the sunny character from the land of origin.
Among the finest crus of the Pietrarizzo district in Castiglione di Sicilia we find Etna Bianco Pietrarizzo di Tornatore, a savory and fresh wine, produced from 100% Carricante grapes.
Its name seems to attributed by the vine-grovers of Viagrande because of its characteristics of allowing a good, constant production over the years. The bunches, at ripeness, are of average length usually, and scattered; the grape is of medium-sized with very pruinose skin and a greenyellowish color. The pulp is juicy and the taste is simple and sweet.
Dalila Riserva by Feudo Arancio is a harmonious blend of grillo, a native Sicilian grape, and viognier, a grape originating from the Rhone valley. Its fruity aroma with citrus notes on the finish best expresses the sun and warmth of our Sicily.
The Risignolo estate, with its lands parched by the Sicilian sun, is home to Kados, a single varietal wine produced from Grillo grapes. An extraordinarily well-structured and full-bodied white wine with floral and citrus notes. Its full, velvety and lively flavour embodies all of the charm of this noble land.
Syrah Calanìca Duca di Salaparuta is a Sicilian red wine from Syrah grapes, grown on white and limestone hills. Ruby in color, it has an intense, fruity, spicy aroma and a rich, broad and velvety flavor.
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.
Rosso di Marco is made with 100% Pignatello grapes, also known as Perricone, a black traditional grape of Western Sicily, almost disappeared, taking its name from the so called “pignatiddare“, the terra rossa of the province of Trapani, well suited to this variety, and traditionally used to craft terracotta cooking pots “pignatte”.
New Vintage 2022 of Bianco di Nera BIO Milazzo - The best of Sicilian sparkling white wines!
Bianco di Nera Più of Milazzo is a sparkling Sicilian white wine. A particular winemaking process characterizes this "white" wine: the bunches of Inzolia are subjected to destemming and those of Nero Cappuccio are sent for gentle pressing. It is, therefore, a black grape vinified in white.
Calamossa Mandrarossa comes from the selection of the best autochthonous white berried grapes from the Menfi area and the surrounding areas. Its name is a tribute to the splendid inlet set between vineyards and sea, located in an uncontaminated strip of land, dotted with Mediterranean scrub and marsh flora.
New Vintage 2022 of Bianco di Nera BIO Milazzo winery - The best of Sicilian sparkling white wines!
Bianco di Nera by Milazzo is a sparkling Sicilian white wine. A particular winemaking process characterizes this "white" wine: the bunches of Inzolia are subjected to destemming and those of Nero Cappuccio are sent for gentle pressing. It is, therefore, a black grape vinified in white.
The Etna Bianco Sentiero delle gerle di Mandrarossa is a wine from Carricante grapes, an indigenous Sicilian vine. It is a mineral white that smells of orange blossom and tells the essence of its territory of origin, the south-east side of Etna.
Corvo Rosso, a classic Sicilian wine, is produced from Sicilian vines cultivated on warm, sunny hills. Aged in oak barrels it is distinguished by its round, full-bodied and persistent flavour.
Fresh and with delicate vegetal notes, Urra di Mare is a savory and mineral white wine with a persistent finish. To distinguish it from the Sauvignon produced in other areas is the beneficial action of the sea breeze.
The grapes Nero D'Avola (100%) are grown at 50 metres above sea level on the Baroni Estate in Noto. Only perfect grapes are picked at the correct time of maturation.
Obtained from organic Catarratto Lucido grapes grown on the extraordinary Garcitella terroir, Terre della Baronia by Milazzo is a Sicilian white wine that offers Mediterranean aromas and ripe tropical fruit, with good verticality and acidity. The finish is elegant and persistent.
Bright and fresh, Rosé di Morgante is a sapid but at the same time fragrant and balanced wine characterized by clear, fruity aromas, where citrus and floral notes stand out, reminiscent of rose petals. Ideal as an aperitif, it enhances raw white fish and any type of Mediterranean salad.
Pezat Blanc is a dry white Bordeaux produced from Sauvignon Blanc grapes with the addition of Muscadelle which gives it an exotic note. It is a fresh and fruity wine with a refreshing finish.
This wine has a particular link with the traditions of the Etna area where it was a widespread custom to carry out very short macerations (2 days) in order to produce fruity and ready-to-drink wines, much appreciated in the area.
The production techniques, with manual harvesting in boxes, accentuate the aromatic characteristics of the vines used.
A rosé wine of good intensity perfect for many occasions.
Intense and rich, with a prevailing fruity aroma on the nose, this wine is fairly round in the mouth, medium bodied with a good persistence and harmony.
Let yourself be conquered by a glass of Passobianco 2020 wine by Passopisciaro, a Sicilian Chardonnay in purity grown on deep and mineral soils on the steep terraces of Contrada Guardiola at 850-1000 m asl. Passobianco 2020 is a vintage of excellent quality and it is characterized by freshness, good acidity and minerality. Its complexity is due to the combination of specific light conditions, temperature range, high altitude and volcanic soil that are found only on Etna.
A Tuscan blend of Vermentino and Sauvignon, Costa di Giulia by Michele Satta is an elegant Bolgheri Bianco with a sweet and broad finish. Its great structure and aroma are enhanced with the passage of time.
Production areaMuscat grapes, namely the variety “Muscat of Alexandria”, originally from Egypt, was introduced in Sicily and adopted the name zabbibo, from Arab zabib. Historically zabbibo be used for the production of sweet wines i still perfectly adapted to the production of excellent dry white wine is an example of this is our Taif wine.
Etna Rosso di Murgo is a Sicilian red wine made from Nerello mascalese and Nerello mantellato or Cappuccio grapes. The color is intense ruby red and has hints of fruit and spices.
A wine closely linked to the volcanic territory of Etna, it brings with it characteristics such as personality, elegance and complexity that are unique in its kind.
The Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico Dorilli comes from a careful selection of the vineyards that surround the beautiful and unique estate of Dorilli, named after the nearby river Dirillo. A fine and elegant expression, fruit of the union of the noble Nero d’Avola with the Frappato of Vittoria, slightly marked by the refinement in wood.
Etna red wine from the Feudo di Mezzo - Planeta winery
100% Nerello Mascalese, Planeta's Etna Rosso is a drinkable and versatile red wine at the table. Fresh and elegant, it has a marked sapidity and a minerality given to it by the extraordinary volcanic terroir of Etna. A medium-bodied red that is pleasant to drink.
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Cometa by Planeta is a great Sicilian white wine from 100% Fiano grapes in the municipality of Menfi. It has an intense and aromatic nose with notes of cut grass, exotic fruit and Mediterranean scrub. Elegant and rich at the same time. It moves dynamically between soft alcoholic sensations and a vibrant acidity. Persistent and varietal.
Planeta’s Passito is the expression of our wish to produce modern wines which reflect the unique character of our lands. A very ancient wine which has been revived through a modern system of the passito process.
Sicilian nature inside and outside the bottle
La Segreta red wine is born from the native Sicilian Nero d'Avola vine blended with international Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc grapes. A young and fresh wine produced by the Planeta family since 1995 which takes its name from the forest surrounding the ancient vineyards owned by Ulmo. The bond of this wine with nature is also taken up by the new label which depicts the Sicilian flora and expresses a hidden and powerful beauty grasped only by those who know how to admire it.
Santa Cecilia is the flagship wine of the Planeta winery, obtained from the most important Sicilian variety: Nero d'Avola. Santa Cecilia is an expression of elegance, power, balance and exaltation of the unique scents of the lands of Sicily, and today a reference point for reds from native Sicilian grapes. Its name derives from that of the family: Planeta di Santa Cecilia.
The Pinot Bianco of Principe di Corleone is a Sicilian white wine obtained from the homonymous vine. It is a wine for the whole meal, it goes pleasantly with appetizers, aperitifs, dishes based on fish and shellfish, soups and soft cheeses. Drunk chilled, it is an excellent aperitif.
Inzolia by Principe di Corleone is a Sicilian white wine with a deep straw yellow color. Intense and harmonious bouquet with hints of fruit and white flowers. Fresh, lively, harmonious and persistent flavour.
Straw-yellow color with greenish reflections. Elegant, subtle bouquet, with the aroma of spring flowers to the fore. Fresh palate with an inviting acidity.
The Chardonnay by the Principe di Corleone winery is made from grapes from low-yield vineyards. The soft pressing of the grapes and the fermentation of the must at low temperatures give rise to a wine full of personality, structure and refinement.
Made from Nero d'Avola, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes, Il Rosso by the Principe di Corleone winery is a typical red wine from Sicily. It fascinates for its ruby red color and for its intense, very complicated, elegant, warm and dry taste. Wine of great personality and full body thanks to the maturation in French oak barrels for about 8 months.
The Syrah of Principe di Corleone is a Sicilian red wine with an intense ruby red color. Its perfume exudes notes of red berries and spices blended with chocolate and licorice. The taste is full and complex with a good concentration of gentle tannins.
Nero d'Avola by Principe di Corleone is a wine that stands out for the rich variety of aromas and for the fruity and oaky touches it offers. It has a beautiful deep red color with violet reflections, the scent is intense and fragrant. The taste is fine and elegant, warm, dry, full-bodied.
The Merlot by Principe di Corleone is made from 100% Merlot grapes which prosper to own vineyards of Corleone. He matures for 6 months in the bottle. His colour is intensely ruby-red, his bouquet reminds of ripe forest fruits and fine marks of flowers. In the mouth it is dry, warm and round, with a strong personality. A great red wine from Sicily.
A document of 1340 chronicles a dispute before the royal, court concerning the possession of a particularly sought after fief in the district of "Casalj Rabitallavi”. This was the ancient name of Tenuta Rapitalà. Vigna Casalj di Rapitalà is a Sicilian white wine made from Catarratto grapes, with clear Mediterranean references of sage, tomato leaf and capers. The terroir gives it freshness and minerality.
Some rain during the early part of 2003 restored the soil’s water reserves. The flowering and the setting followed their normal course. The summer was very hot and dry, but growth developed steadily. The vines, for long periods close to stress conditions, acquired a rich reserve of polyphenols enhanced by a sunny and airy August which enabled them to reach full phenolic maturation.
The 100% nero d’Avola gives this wine an exciting red colour, an aroma of ripe fruit and a typical, deep, balanced flavour. Piano Maltese is the heart of the Tenuta Rapitalà, gentle hills of between 300 and 600 metres altitude, which, because of their history, terrain and climate endow wines with a special character.
Cerasuolo di Vittoria is a red wine obtained from the blend of Frappato grapes and Nero D'Avola grapes in regulated percentages. It is produced in a large area of the province of Ragusa and in part of the provinces of Caltanissetta and Catania, an area of ancient wine-growing vocation, as evidenced by numerous documents dating back to the III century AC.
The frappato COS is a fresh, soft and fragrant wine. Only 5000 bottles produced. It is aged in vitrified cement tanks and subsequently bottled. The frappato represents the most representative cultivar of the territory of Vittoria not to say of the whole Sicily, together with the Nero d'Avola it becomes part of the Cerasuolo di Vittoria, in the only Sicilian DOCG.
This is a fresh wine, which should be consumed within two years. The name refers to my family's Spanish origins and we produce 75,000 bottles of it.
The grapes are equal quantities of Catarratto and Inzolia, fermented separately. The wines are blended in November.
Intense ruby color. Ample, rich scent with intense notes of wild red berries, delicate spicy notes with a predominance of white pepper. Soft, warm and inviting flavor with warm long hints, very persistent, delicate soft tannins with ripe fruit in prominence and great minerality.
Feu is a blanc de blancs sparkling wine obtained from a particular cuvée of white grapes, Catarratto and Grecanico, coming from the vineyards of Tenute Orestiadi.
It belongs to the ''Terra Nera'' category on the hills of the Trapani hinterland, an ideal habitat for the cultivation of both red and white grape vines.
A Sicilian bubbly perfect for festive and joyful occasions, it gives pleasure and fun from the first fruity sip.
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.