About Sicilian Wines

Warm temperatures, hilly terrain, rich soil and Mediterranean breezes make Sicily the perfect spot for growing robust wines. With a microclimate similar to California and Australia’s wine producing regions, Sicily boasts the largest area of vineyards in all of Italy. Production is high, but there is a further wine renaissance taking over the island.

Well-known varietals like Merlot, Chardonnay and Sangiovese, thrive and serve winemakers well, but it is in the interest of quality versus quantity that producers are now turning to Sicily’s indigenous varieties, such as Nero d’Avola, Nerello Mascalese, Inzolia and Catarratto. These grapes demonstrate the vibrant characteristics of Sicily’s winemaking tradition. Rich, full-bodied wines are great with any meal, but just as savory on their own or enjoyed with cheeses from the region.

The wines of Sicily are still relatively new to the rest of the world and provide great value to the consumer. Buy the wines now, since the prices are bound to increase as they gain in popularity.