Sicily & Sardinia
Located in the Mediterranean Sea, the Italian islands of Sicily and Sardinia both experience an arid, Mediterranean climate. High-altitude vineyards located on both islands are the preferred viticultural sites due to their large diurnal swings, which allow for acid retention and increased freshness. For many years, Sicily's reputation was built on the fortified wine Marsala. But recently, Sicily has gained recognition for its quality table wines. The region’s red wines are quite successful, with notable elegance, sweet tannins and impressive balance. Sicily’s only DOCG, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, is a blend based on the island’s most planted grape, Nero d’Avola, and the grapey Frappato. A strong Spanish influence is evident in Sardinia’s wines — Cannonau (Grenache) and Carignano (Carignan) both have Spanish roots. The white Vermentino, which is also thought to be of Spanish origin, is the main variety in the Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, creating seafood-friendly wines with orchard and citrus fruit aromas and an underlying richness. For more information on the wines from these Italian islands be sure to check out our Sicily and Sardinia Wine Reviews.
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Planeta 2019 Brut Metodo Classico Carricante (Sicilia)
Sicily & SardiniaPlaneta's Champagne-method sparkling opens with a sophisticated streak of reduction on a ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Franchetti–Passopisciaro 2020 Contrada PC Chardonnay (Terre Siciliane)
Sicily & SardiniaThe nose of this Passopisciaro Sicilian cru Chardonnay impresses immediately with a ...See Full Review$90 -
Franchetti–Passopisciaro 2020 Passobianco Chardonnay (Terre Siciliane)
Sicily & SardiniaNotes of reduction immediately delight on the nose of this Sicilian Chardonnay, ...See Full Review$37 -
Firriato NV Gaudensius Rosé (Etna)
Sicily & SardiniaDelicate rose petals and rhubarb light up the nose of this sparkling ...See Full Review$50 -
Firriato NV Gaudensius Blanc de Blancs Carricante (Terre Siciliane)
Sicily & SardiniaA slow, thick mousse brings lilacs and lilies up to the nose ...See Full Review$40 -
Firriato NV Gaudensius Blanc de Noir (Etna)
Sicily & SardiniaThe nose on this blanc de noirs non-vintage Sicilian sparkling from Nerello ...See Full Review$40 -
Firriato NV Gaudensius Pas Dosé Nerello Mascalese (Terre Siciliane)
Sicily & SardiniaThe nose of this sparkling Nerello Mascalese feels like waking up to ...See Full Review$50 -
Planeta 2019 Eruzione 1614 Carricante (Sicilia)
Sicily & SardiniaA subtle, delicate nose of salt, rocks, pears and thyme is the ...See Full Review$35 -
Tornatore 2021 Pietrarizzo Bianco (Etna)
Sicily & SardiniaTornatore's Pietrarizzo continues to show the depth and allure of white wines ...See Full Review$60 -
Planeta 2020 Etna
Sicily & SardiniaWild oregano and sea grass (with lemon and brine) come together on ...See Full Review$32 -
Tornatore 2021 Bianco (Etna)
Sicily & SardiniaThe nose on this Etna white is like walking through a lavender ...See Full Review$35 -
Cusumano 2020 Tenuta Presti e Pegni Benuara Red (Sicilia)
Sicily & SardiniaThe nose of this Sicilian red blend is loaded with cherries, wild ...See Full Review$25 -
Planeta 2020 Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Sicily & SardiniaCerasuolo di Vittoria invariably offers the best of all worlds and this ...See Full Review$24 -
Planeta 2018 Santa Cecilia Nero d'Avola (Noto)
Sicily & SardiniaCherries and plums are followed by tar and eucalyptus on the nose ...See Full Review$46 -
Planeta 2020 La Segreta Nero d'Avola (Sicilia)
Sicily & SardiniaPlaneta's 100% Nero d'Avola La Segreta bottling has a delicate blend of ...See Full Review$17 -
Cusumano 2019 Sàgana Tenuta San Giacomo Vigneto del Torrone Bianco Nero d'Avola (Sicilia)
Sicily & SardiniaHot chili peppers burst off the nose of this Nero d'Avola, lifted ...See Full Review$50 -
Vigneti Zanatta 2020 Renadoro (Vermentino di Gallura)
Sicily & SardiniaThis simple white has a shy nose that eventually reveals suggestions of ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Tenuta di Fessina 2021 Erse Rosato (Etna)
Sicily & SardiniaWhat a fantastic rosato. It opens with aromas of Mediterranean scrub, red ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$25 -
Torre Mora 2021 Scalunera (Etna)
Sicily & SardiniaScents of beeswax, white white spring blossom and apple form the delicate ...See Full Review$28 -
Tenuta di Fessina 2020 Erse (Etna)
Sicily & SardiniaRed berry, Mediterranean brush and camphor aromas escape the glass on this ...See Full Review$25
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