Enoteca Terra e Vino ★ 4.2
20 by the glassVia Atenea, Agrigento
Agrigento wine bar on Via Atenea with an all-Sicilian list focused on the Agrigento province's Grillo and Nero d'Avola producers. Late evenings and weekend wine events.
The list: All-Sicilian wine list of 200-plus labels; 20 by the glass; strong on Nero d'Avola, Grillo and Agrigento-province producers
Tip: Located on Agrigento's main historic street, the best stopping point for a glass of Valle dei Templi-area Grillo or Nero d'Avola before or after visiting the temples.
L'Enoteca degli Archi ★ 4.1
18 by the glassPiazza Marina, Palermo
Palermo wine bar on Piazza Marina in the historic Piazza Marina neighbourhood, with late outdoor seating and an all-Sicilian wine list by the glass.
The list: Palermo Piazza Marina wine bar with 180 Sicilian labels; 18 by the glass; outdoor seating on the archway piazza late into the night
Tip: Piazza Marina is one of Palermo's most atmospheric evening squares. The all-Sicilian by-the-glass list is a useful shortcut to the island's DOC geography in one sitting.
Vineria Modica ★ 4.3
15 by the glassModica centro, Ragusa province
Small vinyl-and-wine bar on Modica's main corso, combining natural Sicilian wines with vinyl music. The Cerasuolo di Vittoria pours are a highlight.
The list: Small vinyl-and-wine bar with a rotating natural Sicilian selection; 15 by the glass
Tip: Modica's bohemian wine bar with vinyl jazz and natural Sicilian wines. A night-owl favourite on Corso Umberto with late closing and a compact but personal selection.
Il Cantuccio ★ 4.2
12 by the glassOrtigia, Syracuse
Casual Ortigia listening bar on Via dei Mille, combining vinyl music with Sicilian natural wines and small-producer pours.
The list: Laid-back Ortigia bar with vinyl soundtrack and Sicilian natural wine; 12 by the glass from small producers
Tip: The most relaxed late-night wine venue on Ortigia island with a curated vinyl collection and rotating producer-by-producer Sicilian pours.
Cantina Siciliana ★ 4.3
18 by the glassTrapani centro storico
Historic Trapani wine bar and restaurant in the Jewish quarter, with Sicilian music evenings and a strong focus on Marsala and Trapani-province wines.
The list: Trapani wine bar with a laid-back atmosphere, local musicians performing Thursday to Saturday and a 180-label Sicilian list
Tip: Thursday-Saturday live music with Sicilian folk and jazz; arrive before 22:00 for a table. The Marsala and Grillo pours are the best in central Trapani.
La Bottega del Vino ★ 4.4
20 by the glassPiazza Plebiscito, Catania
Intimate candlelit Catania wine bar focused on Etna DOC and Sicilian artisan producers. Strong by-the-glass selection from small estates.
The list: Intimate low-lit Catania wine bar with 200-plus bottles focused on Etna DOC and Sicilian producers; 20 by the glass in a candlelit back room
Tip: The most atmospheric wine bar in central Catania for an Etna-focused evening. The cellar room has bare stone and candlelight; book ahead in summer.