2 natural spots in Sicily, editor-picked by Cork & Curve. All dietary guides in Sicily.
Arianna Occhipinti ★ 4.9
Vittoria, Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG · SP68 Contrada Fossa di Lupo, 97019 Vittoria, Ragusa, Italy
Arianna Occhipinti founded her estate in 2004 at 21, making Frappato and Nero d'Avola with radical low-intervention principles. No added yeasts, no filtration, minimal sulfur. Her SP68 became one of Europe's most celebrated natural wines. Organic farming.
Tip: The SP68 Bianco (Albanello and Zibibbo blend) is the most individual wine in her range. Drink within two years of vintage; alive and fragile under 10 C storage.
Calabretta ★ 4.7
Calderara, Etna DOC · Contrada Calderara, 95030 Randazzo, Catania, Italy
The Calabretta family has farmed the Calderara contrada on the north face of Etna for over a century with minimal intervention. Their Etna Rosso and Riserva are made from pre-phylloxera alberello vines with no added yeasts, no fining and no filtration.
Tip: Calabretta's wines are available at natural wine bars and specialist shops in Catania and Palermo before reaching export. Buy directly at Randazzo when on Etna.