Sicilia DOCNero d'Avola, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Inzolia, Catarratto, ViognierFounded 1997ORGANIC CERTIFIEDSicilia DOC
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-pianetto-ramione, baglio-pianetto-ficiligno, baglio-pianetto-viafrancia
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, Sicilia DOCNero d'Avola, Frappato, Grillo, SyrahCerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Feudi del Pisciotto is an 18th-century restored manor on the edge of the Sughereta di Niscemi Nature Reserve producing wines in the Val di Noto. It is also a Wine Relais hotel with restaurant, combining Sicilian wine culture with upscale rural hospitality.
Tasting: Wine Relais with boutique hotel, restaurant and wine experiences at the restored 18th-century manor in the Val di Noto.
Signature wines: feudi-pisciotto-cerasuolo-di-vittoria, feudi-pisciotto-versace-nero-davola
Sicilia DOCNero d'AvolaSicilia DOC
The Morgante family at Grotte in the Agrigento province focuses almost exclusively on Nero d'Avola, producing a standard and a single-vineyard Don Antonio from vineyards in the hot hilly interior of Sicily.
Tasting: Winery visits by appointment. Contact info@morgantevini.it or call +39 0922 945579.
Signature wines: morgante-nero-davola, morgante-don-antonio
Noto DOC, Eloro DOC, Sicilia DOCNero d'Avola, Syrah, Frappato, GrilloNoto DOC
The Mazzei family of Tuscany established Zisola near Noto in 2003, planting 50 hectares with Nero d'Avola and Syrah. The estate overlooks the Baroque town of Noto and produces wines that blend Tuscan winemaking precision with Sicilian terroir.
Tasting: Wine tours and tastings at the Noto estate. Reserve via enoteca@zisola.it or call +39 0931 839288.
Signature wines: zisola-doppiozeta, zisola-zisola, zisola-mofete
Etna DOCNerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, CarricanteORGANIC CERTIFIEDEtna DOC
Silvia Maestrelli's Tenuta di Fessina in Rovittello at 670 metres on Etna's north slope offers one of the island's most accessible high-quality tasting experiences. The organic estate produces refined Nerello Mascalese and Carricante across its Etna DOC range.
Tasting: Open every day including holidays. Tasting reception at 10:30, 13:30 and 15:30. Contact fessina@tenutadifessina.com or call +39 345 7230176.
Signature wines: fessina-erse, fessina-musmeci, fessina-a-puddara
Etna DOCNerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante, CatarrattoFounded 2011ORGANIC CERTIFIEDEtna DOC
Founded in 2011 by Mimmo and Valeria Costanzo, Palmento Costanzo farms approximately ten hectares organically on Etna's north slope in Contrada Santo Spirito. They produce contrada-specific wines with manual cultivation and a fully organic approach.
Tasting: Visite e Degustazioni bookable via the estate website. Contact info@palmentocostanzo.com or call +39 0942 983239.
Signature wines: palmento-costanzo-mofete-bianco, palmento-costanzo-mofete-rosso, palmento-costanzo-di-me
