3 editor-picked estates growing Nocera in Sicily.
Where to taste Nocera in Sicily: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.
The cellar
1 bottle with at least 15% Nocera in the blend.
Cantine Milazzo is one of the few producers working seriously within the rare Mamertino DOC, an appellation near Milazzo in the Messina province with roots in ancient Roman viniculture.
Tasting: Winery visits and tastings at the Milazzo estate near the Tyrrhenian coast. Contact via the winery.
Signature wines: Cantine Milazzo Mamertino Rosso, Cantine Milazzo Nero d'Avola
Founded in 1995 by cousins Alessio, Francesca and Santi Planeta, Planeta operates six wineries across the island from Menfi to Etna, Noto and Milazzo, with native and international varieties grown across distinct Sicilian terroirs.
Tasting: Three estate cellar doors: Ulmo at Menfi, Buonivini at Noto, and Sciaranuova on Etna. Tasting experiences bookable on the Planeta estate website.
Signature wines: Planeta Santa Cecilia, Planeta Burdese, Planeta Cometa
A historic organic estate spanning 217 hectares founded in 1825 at Librizzi in the Messina province, set on the Nebrodi slopes with views to the Aeolian Islands. Tenuta Gatti cultivates an unusually diverse mix of native and international varieties.
Tasting: Visits and tastings at the historic Nebrodi estate with views toward the Aeolian Islands. Contact via winetourism.com.
Signature wines: Tenuta Gatti Pinot Nero, Tenuta Gatti Nero d'Avola
Wine and cheese
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