Facts Top Producers: Tenuta Rapitalà, Firriato, Principe di Corleone, Alessandro di Camporeale What is Alcamo DOC? Alcamo DOC is one of Sicily’s most versatile wine appellations, known for its crisp, mineral-driven Catarratto-based whites and increasingly stylish reds made from Nero d’Avola and international grapes. Nestled between the Tyrrhenian coast and…

What is Malvasia delle Lipari DOC? Malvasia delle Lipari DOC is a rare Sicilian dessert wine made primarily from Malvasia di Lipari grapes grown on the volcanic slopes of the Aeolian Islands, north of Sicily. This Passito-style sweet wine is produced by drying grapes in the Mediterranean sun to concentrate…

Vittoria DOC is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Sicilia. Red Grapes are Frappato, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese). Rosso (Rd): 50–70% Nero d’Avola (aka Calabrese); 30–50% Frappato; Classico.  Minimum alcohol level is 12.5% We are working on this Vittoria DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if…

Monreale DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, rose’, dessert wines.White Grape Varieties are Ansonica, Catarratto, Chardonnay, Grillo, Pinot BiancoPrincipal Red Grape Varieties are  Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Perricone, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese, Syrah. The  Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco, Ansonica, Catarratto, Grillo, Pinot Bianco, and Rosato; 11.5% for Novello; 12.0%…

Menfi DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, rose’, dessert and sparkling wines. White Grape are  Ansonica, Catarratto, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc,  Damaschino, Fiano, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, Viognier and Red are Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,  Frappato, Merlot, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Syrah. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.5% for Sauvignon; 11.0% for…

What is Marsala DOC? Marsala DOC is a distinguished fortified Italian wine from Sicily’s Trapani province, made using local grapes like Grillo, Catarratto, and Inzolia. Available in styles from dry to sweet with alcohol levels between 15–20%, Marsala is traditionally aged using solera-like methods and offers distinctive amber, gold, and…

Mamertino di Milazzo / Mamertino DOC: It is an apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, wines.White Grape Varieties are Ansonica, Catarratto, Grilloand  Red is Nero d’Avola (Calabrese); Bianco (Wh): Minimum 45% Catarratto; minimum 35% Ansonica (locally Inzolia) and/or Grillo (minimum 10% each); maximum 20% OAWG; Ansonica-Grillo or Inzolia-Grillo (Wh): 50–80% Ansonica; 20–50% Grillo;…

IGP Terre Siciliane: It is a very interesting apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, rose’, dessert and sparkling wines. White Grapes are Ansonica, Carricante, Catarratto,  Chardonnay,  Damaschino, Fiano, Gewürztraminer, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling,  Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Viognier, Zibibboand Red are Aglianico, Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignano,  Ciliegiolo, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Malbec, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese,  Syrah. Minimum alcohol level is …

IGP Salina: It is an apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, rose’, wines. White Grapes are Ansonica, Carricante, Catarratto, Chardonnay, Damaschino,  Fiano, Gewürztraminer,  Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano, Vermentino, Vernaccia,  Viognier. Red Grapes are Aglianico, Alicante, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Frappato, Gaglioppo, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese,  Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Nocera, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese, Syrah. This appellation from Sicilia lies anywhere in the Eolian Islands…