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.
Bordeaux-style wine
Lacroix is a Superior Bordeaux produced by the merger of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It is an elegant, velvety and fruity wine with a ruby red color.
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.
Obtained from hand-picked Primitivo grapes, Tenute Chiaromonte's Nigredo is an Apulian wine whose sweetness is perfectly balanced by a natural juiciness.
Primitivo Muro Sant'Angelo Contrada Barbatto - Tenute Chiaromonte
Contrada Barbatto Muro Sant'Angelo is a niche edition of the Primitivo DOC Gioia del Colle by Tenute Chiaromonte. It comes from grapes grown in a small vineyard of ancient trees. The color is deep red. The aromas are those of plum jam and bitter chocolate that barely covers the smoky notes. Do not miss the typical scents of the Mediterranean maquis. On the palate it is cherry-like, deep and intense, with very soft tannins.
Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC Muro Sant'Angelo - Tenute Chiaromonte
Muro Sant'Angelo by Tenute Chiaromonte is a 100% Primitivo which has obtained the Gioia del Colle DOC recognition for its unique characteristics. Intense red wine, with spicy and fruity aromas of plum and small black fruits. Impact on the palate, volume without sagging, excellent acidity that well balances the typical sweetness of the vine. Pleasant finish, poured by notes of chocolate and licorice.
Sweet Red Wine Donna Carlotta - Chiaromonte Estates
Blend of Primitivo and Aleatico grapes, Donna Carlotta by Tenute Chiaromonte is a sweet red wine with a bright ruby colour. The floral notes of rose and the fruity olfactory textures of black cherry and plum jam blend with a delicate sweetness.
Certified Organic Primitivo Mascherone Wine
Fresh, savory and tannic, Primitivo Mascherone by Tenute Chiaromonte is an extraordinary organic Apulian red wine with great character and a very rich aromatic bouquet. So named for the early harvest of this ancient vine, Primitivo Mascherone is a red wine that gives emotions.
Les Asteries was the first of Saint-Emilion's micro-cuvée wines and is produced from eighty-year-old vines that survived the devastating frost of 1956.
Chateau Teyssier is one of the best selling Grand Crus Saint Emilion. Produced from Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes and aged in French oak, it is a rich, velvety and spicy wine.