Arianna Occhipinti started with one hectare along the SP68 road in 2004 and has grown to 40 hectares farmed organically and biodynamically. Her SP68 Rosso blends Frappato and Nero d'Avola from low-yielding organic plots and is distributed widely through specialist natural-wine importers.
Signature wines: Occhipinti SP68 Rosso, Occhipinti SP68 Bianco, Occhipinti Siccagno
Address: SP68 Vittoria-Pedalino Km 3,3, 97019 Vittoria (RG), Sicily, Italy
Six generations of the Jacono family have farmed these 70 hectares in the Ragusa province. Gaetana Jacono runs the estate, producing organic Frappato and Nero d'Avola that anchor their acclaimed Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG blend.
Tasting: Classic wine tastings, chef-led pairings, cooking courses and vineyard walks at the Acate estate.
Signature wines: Valle dell'Acate Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG, Valle dell'Acate Il Frappato, Valle dell'Acate Tane
Six generations of the Jacono family have farmed these 70 hectares in the Ragusa province. Gaetana Jacono runs the estate, producing organic Frappato and Nero d'Avola that anchor their acclaimed Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG blend.
Tasting: Classic wine tastings, chef-led pairings, cooking courses and vineyard walks at the Acate estate.
Signature wines: Valle dell'Acate Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG, Valle dell'Acate Il Frappato, Valle dell'Acate Tane
Gulfi owns Nero d'Avola parcels in the Pachino area, including pre-phylloxera crus at Maccaraj, Bufaleffj, Baronj and Sanlorenzo. The estate produces four single-vineyard Nero d'Avola bottlings from these contrade.
Tasting: Visits and tastings at the Noto estate. Contact [email protected].
Signature wines: Gulfi Nerojbleo, Gulfi Nerobufaleffj, Gulfi Nerobaronj
Fabio Sireci's Feudo Montoni sits in the hills of central Sicily at Cammarata, farming pre-phylloxera Nero d'Avola vines. The Vrucara single-vineyard bottling comes from ungrafted vines on the estate.
Tasting: Visits by appointment at the Cammarata estate in central Sicily. Contact [email protected].
Signature wines: Feudo Montoni Vrucara, Feudo Montoni Lagnusa, Feudo Montoni Grillo della Timpa
Founded by Salvatore Di Gaetano in 1978, Firriato farms approximately 490 hectares across seven estates spanning the Trapani hills, Etna and the island of Favignana.
Tasting: Guided cellar tours, vineyard visits and tastings at the Baglio Soria resort in Paceco and at Cavanera Etnea on Etna. By appointment.
Signature wines: Firriato Camelot, Firriato Ribeca, Firriato Chiaramonte Nero d'Avola
Brothers Alberto and Diego Cusumano founded their estate in 2001 at Partinico with five estate vineyards and more than 500 hectares. The Sagana single-vineyard Nero d'Avola from Riesi and Alta Mora Etna range mark their quality poles.
Tasting: Wine tastings and direct sales at the Partinico winery. Contact [email protected] or call +39 091 8908713.
Signature wines: Cusumano Sagana, Cusumano Benuara, Alta Mora Etna Rosso
Founded in 1997 by Count Paolo Marzotto, Baglio di Pianetto sits at 900 metres near Santa Cristina Gela, 25 kilometres from Palermo. The estate blends Sicilian and French winemaking traditions across 106 hectares, with an elegant agrirelais for overnight stays.
Tasting: Private visits and introductory wine courses at the 20-room agrirelais. Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 by appointment.
Signature wines: Baglio di Pianetto Ramione, Baglio di Pianetto Ficiligno, Baglio di Pianetto Viafrancia
In this experience, you can immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere of Tenute Baglio Passofondo, an oasis of peace just a few kilometers from Trapani and Palermo.
Experience an authentic Sicilian evening at Villa Chiarelli Manostalla. Enjoy a traditional dinner with local wines, hear stories of the estate, and experience Sicilia...
Discover Palermo at night on a walking tour with street food, Sicilian wine, and live storytelling inspired by local legends, folklore, mystery, and unusual Sicilian tales.
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