A wonderful example of the savory character of Sicily’s own red grape, Frappato. Fresh cherries wrap around a savory gamey, meaty core with notes of leather leading into a spicy finish. A lighter red (think Pinot Noir or... Read More
You might not recognize some of the words that make up this wine’s name, but let me explain why I think it’s something you’d love to drink. First, Etna Rossos are red wines made on the slopes of the still wildly... Read More
NoTrix is a medium-bodied and very easy drinking red wine. It has a lively ruby color, with violet shades. Notes of red berries and geranium flowers meet intense scents of fine herbs and sweet spices. It has firm but smooth tannins... Read More
Inzolia is a white wine grape that was traditionally used to make Marsala, but today the grape has come into its own, and is typically fermented dry to make crisp, clean, refreshing white wines. This one is floral, fruit-forward,... Read More
An organic blend of 60% Nero d'Avola and 40% Frappato, the 2020 Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico has a wild side with punchy aromas of cherry, cola, crushed stone and mountain herb. These elements come together seamlessly, giving... Read More
Buoyant and fresh red wine of the native varietal, Frappato. Bright strawberry and cherry notes make this wine a joy to drink in hotter weather. The grapes are sourced from a certified organic vineyard in Vittoria. Frappato is... Read More
Blackberry, tar and blueberry aromas follow through to a full body with firm, super fine and lightly chewy tannins that are nicely integrated. Long, beautiful finish. Solid and pretty red. Drink or hold.
Feudo Montoni is located on the western side of Sicily, situated on clay and limestone soils rather than Etna's typical volcanic soils. Montoni's vines are isolated from the rest of the island's viticulture, a small... Read More
Cornelissen's cru in the contrada Monte Colla. Nerello Mascalese planted in 1946 on a steep, south-facing site on compacted sandy clay at 760 m. This used to be a particularly big wine but from 2018 onwards the grapes were... Read More
Pistemutta represents the old-school winemaking on Etna of local farmers, called “contadino.” Wines with little skin contact, light bodied, fluid and elegant. This wine is crunchy, bright and earthy with notes of red... Read More
Cornelissen's entry-level red wine is a field-blend of mostly Nerello Mascalese (85%) with other local varietals from all their vineyards. Susucaru Rosso expresses Etna as produced in a more traditional way of blending different... Read More
100% Nerello Mascalese, a native vine from the slopes of Etna reminiscent of pinot noir. The shorter maceration compared to Perricone helps to better preserve the integrity of the fruit. It is a wine with excellent structure and... Read More
Grillo (Gree-low) is one of Sicily's high-quality white wine varieties making fresh and zesty wines that grow close to beaches in sandy soils. This racy expression offers peppery notes, along with hints of thyme, flint and... Read More
Nero d'Avola is Sicily’s most important red wine variety and can produce intensely colored wines with depth, juiciness and charm. This example impressed us with its bold flavors of tar, black cherry and plum. We think... Read More
This wine comes from the lava-rich terraces of Etna, where the unique soil and altitude shape its character. Made mostly from Nerello Mascalese, a local grape, it has a natural, straightforward taste. There's a mix of floral... Read More
Dry - golden in color, with a pleasant, baked nose and a dry, nutty taste. Sweet - deep gold in hue, with a creamy, cooked fragrance, a warm, mouth-filling taste and a lingering finish. Opici Marsala Fine is a multi-vintage wine.... Read More
Notes of reduction immediately delight on the nose of this Sicilian Chardonnay, like little bouncy balls from a machine springing off of vanilla, honeysuckle, toasted nuts, lime and grapefruit. An expansive palate unveils more... Read More
When Passopisciaro founder Andrea Franchetti visited Sicily in 2000, his keen eye picked out abandoned vineyards on the northern side of Mount Etna with the unique characteristics of high-elevation terraces of highly varied black,... Read More
An explosion of aromas: white flowers and fruits which magically transport the drinker to the slopes of the volcano. Combines softness and boldness of taste with a drinkability rich with the authentic fruitiness of lemon peel... Read More
This is a rare and exclusive variety cultivated in only a few hectares in all of Sicily; Frappato reaches its ultimate expression in the red sands of Vittoria, not far from the sea. An aromatic and charming red wine with notes... Read More
From the iconic Sicilian producer Planeta, the La Segreta is a lovely, single varietal organic Grillo. Grillo is native to Sicily, and this one is a great example of the grape, with notes of citrus, white peach, tropical fruit,... Read More
Made from 100% Nerello Mascalese, this juicy red from Etna offers a dynamic array of wild strawberry, dried herbs, sweet cherry and just a hint of orange zest. A whiff of smoky minerality shows on the lightly chewy finish.... Read More
Lovely aromas of green olives, green apples, white peaches and nori. Medium-bodied with bright acidity and a silky texture. The balance here is lovely and seamless, about 70% carricante, from organically grown grapes.