14 editor-picked estates growing Zibibbo in Sicily.
Where to taste Zibibbo in Sicily: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.
Donnafugata, founded by the Rallo family in Marsala, has grown into a multi-estate Sicilian producer with vineyards in Contessa Entellina, Pantelleria and Etna, crafting wines from native varieties including the iconic Ben Rye passito.
Tasting: Daily guided tours and tastings at the historic Marsala cantina (10:00-18:00) and at the Contessa Entellina estate. Reservations required.
Signature wines: donnafugata-ben-rye, donnafugata-mille-e-una-notte, donnafugata-tancredi
Established in 1880, sixth-generation family-owned Cantine Pellegrino built its reputation on Marsala and Pantelleria passito wines. Its historic Marsala cellars are among the most visited in western Sicily.
Tasting: Wine tourism at the historic Marsala cellars via the Pellegrino Ouverture booking platform. Guided tours, tastings and food pairings.
Signature wines: pellegrino-marsala-superiore-riserva, pellegrino-nes-passito
Marco De Bartoli founded this artisan Marsala house in 1978, working primarily with Grillo to revive traditional un-fortified and minimally fortified styles. The estate at Samperi is the spiritual home of authentic Marsala craft.
Tasting: Guided tours and tastings at the Samperi cellar near Marsala. Weekday visits by appointment. Contact by phone (+39 0923 962093) or email.
Signature wines: de-bartoli-vecchio-samperi, de-bartoli-marsala-superiore-oro, de-bartoli-bukkuram-sole-d-agosto
Founded in 1980 by Giambattista Cilia, Cirino Strano and Giusto Occhipinti, COS pioneered biodynamic farming and amphora fermentation in Sicily. Their Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG from Nero d'Avola and Frappato is the defining expression of the appellation.
Tasting: Winery visits by reservation only. Contact via the COS website or telephone (+39 0932 876145).
Signature wines: cos-cerasuolo-di-vittoria, cos-pithos-rosso, cos-rami
Founded in 1860 by Diego Rallo, one of Marsala's oldest historic families. The Vesco family acquired the estate in 1996, integrating vineyards in Alcamo and Pantelleria with the historic Marsala cellars. Today the estate operates across western Sicily's key appellations.
Tasting: Historic Marsala cellar visits and tastings. Contact via the Rallo website.
Signature wines: rallo-marsala-superiore, rallo-alcamo-bianco
Donnafugata's Pantelleria estate produces the celebrated Ben Rye Passito di Pantelleria DOC from Zibibbo (Moscato d'Alessandria) vines trained in the alberello pantesco system on volcanic soils. Ben Rye is consistently rated among Italy's finest sweet wines.
Tasting: Estate visits on Pantelleria. Bookable via the Donnafugata visit site.
Signature wines: donnafugata-ben-rye
Marco De Bartoli's Pantelleria estate at Bukkuram produces the Sole d'Agosto passito from Zibibbo vines trained in the alberello pantesco system. The wine is a benchmark of minimal-intervention Pantelleria passito style.
Tasting: Visits by appointment on Pantelleria. Contact via the Marco De Bartoli website.
Signature wines: de-bartoli-bukkuram-sole-d-agosto
COS Pithos wines are fermented and aged in terracotta amphorae, reviving pre-industrial Sicilian vinification. The Pithos Bianco from Grecanico fermented on skins and the Pithos Rosso from Nero d'Avola are among Italy's most influential natural wines.
Tasting: Amphora wines tasted alongside DOCG range at the COS estate. By reservation.
Signature wines: cos-pithos-bianco, cos-pithos-rosso
Gabrio Bini's Serragghia on Pantelleria is a cult natural-wine producer farming Zibibbo in the alberello pantesco system without sulphur. The Serragghia passito and natural Zibibbo whites are among Italy's most sought-after natural sweet and aromatic wines.
Tasting: Visits by appointment on Pantelleria. Contact via Gabrio Bini's Serragghia farm.
Signature wines: serragghia-passito-di-pantelleria
1851 historic baglio cellars in Marsala with underground barrique room inspired by Istanbul's Basilica Cistern; full suite of tasting experiences from Iconic Wine Library to gourmet pairings.
Tip: The underground barrique cellar tour is the unmissable option; book via visit.donnafugata.it.
Off-the-beaten-track Marsala estate 14 km from town where the pre-British Marsala tradition of Vecchio Samperi is kept alive; 90-minute cellar tour in English, French or Spanish.
Tip: Closed weekends and mid-August; GPS coordinates (37.735630, 12.539073) beat the postal address.
Seven-generation family winery since 1880 with over 1,000 vats and barrels in the historic cellars; tour includes Punic-era archaeological finds, a Sicilian cart museum and a master cooper workshop.
Tip: Ask for the Ouverture tasting room with panoramic views of the Egadi Islands.
The most artisanal Zibibbo producer on Pantelleria, making single-vineyard Passito di Pantelleria DOC from named contrade: Mueggen, Harrabi and Khamma.
Tip: Murana's wines are difficult to find off the island and through specialist importers only. If visiting Pantelleria, buy directly at the cellar: production is tiny and allocation-only internationally.
Arianna Occhipinti's SP68 Bianco is a blend of Albanello and Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria) from organic farming near Vittoria. Pale gold, fragrant orange blossom, salted lemon peel and a textured, naturally fermented finish. One of Sicily's most individual and distinctive under-EUR 25 white wines.
Tip: SP68 Bianco is named after a Vittoria-area road, not a numbered vintage. Low-sulfur and alive; drink within two years of vintage and serve well chilled.