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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Argiolas 2019 Serra Lori Rosato (Isola dei Nuraghi)
Sicily & SardiniaMade with red native grapes, this tangy rosato has pretty aromas of ...See Full Review$17 -
Siddura 2020 Nudo Rosato (Cannonau di Sardegna)
Sicily & SardiniaMade with Cannonau, a native red grape from Sardinia, this onion-colored rosato ...See Full Review$33 -
Mesa 2019 Buio Buio Riserva (Carignano del Sulcis)
Sicily & SardiniaReflecting its Sardinian roots, this elegant red has aromas of Mediterranean scrub, ...See Full Review$40 -
Vigneti Zanatta 2021 Orion (Vermentino di Sardegna)
Sicily & SardiniaThis extremely simple white has aromas of tropical fruit and beeswax. The ...Best BuySee Full Review$8 -
Gorghi Tondi 2016 Passito Grillo (Terre Siciliane)
Sicily & SardiniaMade with botrytized Grillo grapes, this dessert wine offers aromas recalling dried ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Vaccaro 2019 Salaparuta Time White (Sicilia)
Sicily & SardiniaAged in oak, this subdued wine has a shy nose that doesn't ...See Full Review$25 -
Donnafugata 2018 Ben Ryè (Passito di Pantelleria)
Sicily & SardiniaMade with 100% dried Zibibbo grapes, this iconic dessert wine opens with ...See Full Review$87 -
Feudo Montoni 2017 Vrucara Nero d'Avola (Sicilia)
Sicily & SardiniaElegantly structured, this opens with enticing scents of ripe dark-skinned fruit, blue ...See Full Review$55 -
Nicosia 2017 Sosta Tre Santi Metodo Classico Brut (Etna)
Sicily & SardiniaVibrant, dry and savory, this radiant sparkler opens with heady aromas of ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$35 -
Donnafugata 2017 Mille e Una Notte Red (Sicilia)
Sicily & SardiniaMade with Nero d'Avola, Petit Verdot and Syrah, this offers aromas of ...See Full Review$87 -
Mesa 2019 Buio (Carignano del Sulcis)
Sicily & SardiniaMade on the windswept shores of Sardinia, this opens with enticing scents ...See Full Review$21 -
Planeta 2017 Santa Cecilia Nero d'Avola (Noto)
Sicily & SardiniaMature dark-skinned fruit, Mediterranean brush and spice notes mingle together in the ...See Full Review$46 -
Baglio di Pianetto 2019 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia)
Sicily & SardiniaMade with organically farmed Nero d'Avola, this has aromas of black-skinned berry, ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Centopassi 2019 Argille di Tagghia Via Nero d'Avola (Sicilia)
Sicily & SardiniaThis organically farmed Nero d'Avola opens with aromas of red-skinned berry, Mediterranean ...See Full Review$21 -
Nicosia 2019 Rosato Sosta Tre Santi Metodo Classico Brut (Etna)
Sicily & SardiniaWild herb, red berry and a whiff of hay form the enticing ...See Full Review$35 -
Curto 2017 Nero d'Avola (Eloro)
Sicily & SardiniaLight aromas of ripe dark-skinned berry and Mediterranean brush form the nose ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Planeta 2019 Frappato (Vittoria)
Sicily & SardiniaThis lovely red offers heady aromas of wild red berry, violet ground ...See Full Review$22 -
Planeta 2018 Red (Mamertino)
Sicily & SardiniaAromas of Mediterranean scrub and black-skinned berry shape the nose along with ...See Full Review$36 -
Curto 2015 Fontanelle Nero d'Avola (Eloro)
Sicily & SardiniaThis opens with aromas of French oak, prune and eucalyptus that carry ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Firriato 2014 Harmonium Nero d'Avola (Sicilia)
Sicily & SardiniaThis Nero d'Avola offers aromas of baked plum, espresso and cedar while ...See Full Review$40
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