Shipping to CT
Red WineWhite WineRosé WineSparkling WineMixed Wine$30+$20-$30$15-$20TrioSixTwelveWinter Lodge RedsAll-Star Sicilian MixChâteau La Fleur Saint-Bonnet 2023 TrioAprès Ski WhitesView AllBROWSE ALL MIXED CASESRed WineWhite WineRosé WineChampagne & SparklingDessert WineArgentinaAustraliaChileFranceItalyNew ZealandPortugalSouth AfricaSpainUSABordeauxCaliforniaLoire ValleyMendozaPiedmontProseccoRhôneRiojaTuscanyVenetoCabernet SauvignonChardonnayMalbecMerlotMontepulcianoMoscatoPinot GrigioPinot NoirRieslingSauvignon BlancSyrah/ShirazZinfandelLow AlcoholAward Winning Red WinesAward Winning White WinesTop Rated Red WinesTop Rated White Wines90 Point WineDry Red WineFine WinesBiodynamicOrganic GrapesVeganVegetarianBROWSE ALL WINESClassic Red & White WinesClassic Red WinesPremium Red WinesFine ChâteauneufFestive Mixed DozenBirthdayThank YouAnniversaryWeddingEntertainingThe Gracious HostFriends & NeighborsColleaguesCouplesFestive Reds DozenTravel-Friendly Mini BottlesBoutique Bubbly SixBest-Selling Reds SixBest-Selling Mixed SixBest-Selling Whites SixDartington DecanterSlate Cheese BoardCrystal Champagne FlutesRechargeable CorkscrewFrench-Style Steak KnivesFine & Rare RedsVineyard Partner Wines TrioBROWSE ALL GIFTSWine Color and Its MeaningWine Ratings ExplainedWine Longevity After OpeningUnderstanding Wine AcidityThe Role of Sulfites in WineTypes of Wine GlassesWine Bottle SizesView AllGift Ideas For Wine LoversWine Tasting GuideAre Wine Clubs Worth It?Wine Club BenefitsAerating Red Wine / Why To Aerate Wine?Vegan Wine InsightsPairing Wine with TurkeyPairing Wine with HamPairing Wine with DessertsPairing Wine with SushiPairing Wine with PizzaPairing Wine with ChickenPairing Wine with PastaView AllPride Blend: Support the American LGBTQ+ MuseumNY Jets Uncorked Legacy WineView AllBROWSE ALL ARTICLES
  • Home
  • wine
  • italian islands wine

Filter by

    Filter by

      Filter
      Sort by:
      Results Per Page:
        • Page 1 of 1

        • 1

      1. w/o Frappato
        94-Point Organically Grown Sicilian Red
        CountryItaly
        Frappato
        $19.99 per bottle
        12 bottles - $239.88
        $215.88 Unlimited Member Price
      2. w/o Lucido
        w/o Lucido 2023
        Organically Grown Sicilian White
        CountryItaly
        Lucido
        $19.99 per bottle
        12 bottles - $239.88
      3. Saserello Rosso
        Dark-Fruited Sicilian Red
        CountryItaly
        Red blend
        $16.99 per bottle
        12 bottles - $203.88
        $183.48 Unlimited Member Price
      4. Nostro Posto Nero d'Avola
        Authentic Sicilian Red
        CountryItaly
        Nero d'Avola
        $16.99 per bottle
        12 bottles - $203.88
        $183.48 Unlimited Member Price
      5. Tenuta Fenice Nero d’Avola
        Historic Sicilian Nero d’Avola
        CountryItaly
        Nero d'Avola
        $19.99 per bottle
        12 bottles - $239.88
        $215.88 Unlimited Member Price
      6. Saserello Bianco
        Vibrant Sicilian White Rarity
        CountryItaly
        White blend
        $16.99 per bottle
        12 bottles - $203.88
        $183.48 Unlimited Member Price
      7. Terra di Nonno Vermentino
        Historic Sicilian Vermentino
        CountryItaly
        Vermentino
        $16.99 per bottle
        12 bottles - $203.88
        $183.48 Unlimited Member Price
      8. w/o Nero d'Avola Rosato
        94-Point Organically Grown Sicilian Rosato
        CountryItaly
        Nero d'Avola
        $19.99 per bottle
        12 bottles - $239.88
        $215.88 Unlimited Member Price
      9. Mimmo Rosso
        Serious Sicilian Blockbuster
        CountryItaly
        Cabernet-based blend
        $17.99 per bottle
        12 bottles - $215.88
        $194.28 Unlimited Member Price
      10. Il Sorriso
        Authentic Sicilian White
        CountryItaly
        White blend
        $17.99 per bottle
        12 bottles - $215.88
        $194.28 Unlimited Member Price
      11. Saserello Bianco
        Vibrant Sicilian White Rarity
        CountryItaly
        White blend
        $14.99 per bottle
        12 bottles - $179.88
        $161.88 Unlimited Member Price
      12. Only 65 left
        w/o Frappato
        Organically Grown, Triple-Gold Italian Red
        CountryItaly
        Frappato
        $18.99 per bottle
        12 bottles - $227.88
        $205.08 Unlimited Member Price
      13. Armagia Etna Bianco
        Old-Vine Sicilian Specialty
        CountryItaly
        Carricante
        $39.99 per bottle
        12 bottles - $479.88
        $431.88 Unlimited Member Price
      14. Alerancia
        Elegant Italian Orange Wine
        CountryItaly
        White blend
        $26.99 per bottle
        12 bottles - $323.88
      15. Armagia Etna Rosso
        Barrel-Aged Sicilian Specialty
        CountryItaly
        Nerello Mascalese-based blend
        $39.99 per bottle
        12 bottles - $479.88
        $431.88 Unlimited Member Price
      16. Terra di Nonno Vermentino
        Historic Sicilian Vermentino
        CountryItaly
        Vermentino
        $15.99 per bottle
        12 bottles - $191.88
        $172.68 Unlimited Member Price
      • Showing (1 to 16 of 16)
        • Page 1 of 1

        • 1

      Wine FAQs

      Discover Sicilian Wines

      The legend goes that the Greek god Dionysus brought wine and revelry to Sicily during ancient times, teaching the Sicilians winemaking skills. Wine has certainly played a significant role in Sicily’s economy and culture, accounting for approximately 15% of Italy’s total wine production today.

      Besides being the largest Italian island and the largest wine region in the country by size, Sicily also contains several smaller wine subregions, including Sicilia DOC, Marsala DOC and Etna DOC. Sicily is also considered a key player in the premium Italian wine industry, with its wines hailed as some of the finest in the world.

      What Is the History of Winemaking in Sicily?

      Winemaking in Sicily has a long and varied history, with the island having been occupied by the Greeks, Romans, Arabs and Phoenicians throughout the centuries. The Greeks began the cultivation of grapes and introduced their complex winemaking methods to the islanders. Under the Romans, wine production was significantly expanded, and Sicilian wines were exported throughout the empire.

      Sicily’s iconic Marsala wine was invented by British merchant John Woodhouse in 1773. He discovered a local wine that reminded him of Port, and to help it last the long journey back to Britain, he fortified the wine with brandy.

      Which Wines Come from Sicily?

      With its diverse landscape and numerous local grape varieties, Sicily produces a wide array of wine styles. Here are some notable grape varieties and wines from the region:

      • Nero d’Avola: The most widely planted and popular red grape variety in Sicily. It produces deep-colored wines with medium tannins, full bodies and juicy fruit flavors like cherry and black plum. Although delicious and rich, Nero d’Avola is commonly blended with Frapatto to create the famous Cerasuolo di Vittoria blend.
      • Nerello Mascalese: The second most grown red grape variety in Sicily, Nerello Mascalese has gained a dedicated following over the last 20 years. It can thrive in the ashy, volcanic soil around Mount Etna and produces light- to medium-bodied red wines with a delicious balance of spice, red fruit flavors and high acidity.
      • GrilloPopular across the island, Grillo is a white grape variety that produces bone-dry white wines with medium bodies and refreshing acidity. It’s most loved for its citrus and tropical fruit flavors, and additional flavors such as thyme. It’s also the primary grape used in the production of Marsala.
      • Catarratto: A white grape that yields delicate and dry wines with flavors of peach, lemon and honey, Catarratto is the most widely planted white grape variety on the island. It’s also used in the production of Marsala wine, although most of Sicily’s Catarratto crop is sent to the mainland or exported.
      • Carricante: Dry with zippy acidity, Carricante can be found growing on the slopes of Mount Etna. Carricante is often blended to create Etna Bianco wines, known for their high acidity and flavors of citrus and minerality.
      • Frappato: Found thriving along the southeastern coast of Sicily, Frappato grapes produce medium- to light-bodied wines perfect for blending. Although it has sweet red fruit flavors like strawberry and pomegranate that are rounded off with savory hints of tobacco and white pepper, it’s Frappato’s floral aromas that get wine lovers excited.

      Popular international varieties like Chardonnay, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon also grow in Sicily, but in smaller amounts.

      What Are the Main Wine Regions in Sicily?

      Some of the main wine regions in Sicily include:

      • Sicilia DOC: Stretching the entire width of the island, this wine appellation grows a number of native Sicilian grape varieties, including the famous Grillo and Frappato and less well-known Grecanico (aka Garganega) and Perricone. Following strict DOC regulations, some international varieties like Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon are also grown here. Dozens of wineries in this region all work to promote the native varieties, helping wine lovers worldwide become familiar with the island’s range of premium wines.
      • Marsala DOC: Located in western Sicily, Marsala is known for its fortified wine. Produced from local white grape varieties like Grillo, Inzolia and Catarratto, Marsala wine can range from dry to sweet and is often used in cooking.
      • Etna DOC: Positioned on the slopes of Mount Etna, this region benefits from volcanic soils, high altitudes and a dry, sunny climate that is perfect for producing mineral-driven wines. Nerello Mascalese and Carricante are the most cultivated grapes here, used to produce Etna Rosso and Etna Bianco, respectively.
      • Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG: Sicily’s only DOCG, this region can be found in the southeast corner of the island. With its higher temperatures and lower elevation than Etna DOC, it’s home to concentrated red wines. Frappato and Nero d’Avola are blended to create a namesake red wine blend with bramble fruit flavors and a rich depth.

      Other Italian Islands Wines

      Sicily isn’t the only Italian island to produce premium wines.

      • Elba: Not only is Elba famous for being the home of the exiled Napoleon, it’s also renowned for its premium wine styles, including Rosso Riserva, Rosato, Moscato Bianco, Bianco Spumante and Vin Santo.
      • Sardinia: With a history of winemaking stretching back to Roman times, Sardinia produces mainly Garnacha (aka Grenache) and Carignan. In Sardinia, they are also known as Cannonau and Carignano. Both grape varieties yield versatile red wines with ripe red fruit flavors and medium bodies perfect for blending.
      • Ischica: Located near Capri, the Romans called this island Enaria—“the land of vines.” With vineyards at high altitudes and on volcanic soil, Ischia produces a variety of fine wines—still and sparkling, red and white.
      • Pantelleria: Closer than the other islands to Africa, Pantelleria has a signature wine called Zibibbo, one of the rarer members of the Muscat grape family. Slightly sweeter than other white wines from the Italian islands, it can range from dry and intense to elegant and minerally, and can be drunk as a dessert or everyday wine.