Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, Vittoria DOC, IGP Terre SicilianeFrappato, Nero d'AvolaFounded 2004Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalCerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
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.
Tasting: Visits by reservation year-round, mornings or afternoons. Vineyard walk, cellar tour and wine and oil tasting with olives and bruschetta. Languages: Italian, English, French. Contact +39 0932 1865519.
Signature wines: Occhipinti SP68 Rosso, Occhipinti SP68 Bianco, Occhipinti Siccagno
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, Vittoria DOC, Sicilia DOCFrappato, Nero d'Avola, Grillo, VermentinoORGANIC CERTIFIEDCerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
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
Eloro DOC, Sicilia DOCNero d'Avola, Nerello Cappuccio, Albanello, CarricanteORGANIC CERTIFIEDEloro DOC
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
Sicilia DOCNero d'Avola, Catarratto, GrilloORGANIC CERTIFIEDSicilia DOC
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
Etna DOC, Sicilia DOCNero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese, Perricone, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grillo, Catarratto, Chardonnay, InzoliaFounded 1978Sicilia DOC
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
Sicilia DOC, Etna DOCNero d'Avola, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nerello Mascalese, Inzolia, Grillo, Chardonnay, FianoFounded 2001Sicilia DOC
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
