Marsala DOCGrillo, Catarratto, Inzolia, Nero d'AvolaFounded 1833Marsala
Founded by Vincenzo Florio in 1833, Cantine Florio is a leading Marsala house in Sicily. Its historic tuff-stone cellars, built from 1840 with 104 arches and 1,400 barrels, remain in production in western Marsala.
Tasting: Guided cellar tours of the historic 165-metre tuff-stone barrel chambers. Over 50,000 visitors annually. Bookable via the Cantine Florio website.
Signature wines: Florio Targa Riserva 1840, Florio Morsi di Luce Passito di Pantelleria
Marsala DOC, Pantelleria DOCGrillo, Catarratto, Inzolia, Nero d'Avola, ZibibboFounded 1880Marsala
Established in 1880, sixth-generation family-owned Cantine Pellegrino built its reputation on Marsala and Pantelleria passito wines. Its historic Marsala cellars host regular cellar tours and tastings 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 10 Anni, Pellegrino Nes Passito di Pantelleria
Marsala DOC, Pantelleria DOCGrillo, ZibibboFounded 1978NaturalMarsala DOC
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: Marco De Bartoli Vecchio Samperi, Marco De Bartoli Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro, De Bartoli Bukkuram Sole D Agosto
Etna DOCNerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante, CatarrattoFounded 1734Benanti Viticoltori S.r.l., partly held by Brave Wine S.r.l. (the Renzo Rosso family's holding company)Etna DOC
One of Etna's pioneering estates, Benanti has been producing wine on the volcanic slopes since 1734. Their single-contrada whites from Milo are benchmarks for Etna Bianco Superiore, and their Nerello reds helped launch the modern Etna renaissance.
Tasting: Tuesday through Sunday by reservation. Three tasting programmes including Get to Know Etna, Contrade Selection and Library Vintages. Tours of the historic palmento and vineyard.
Signature wines: Benanti Pietramarina, Benanti Rovittello, Benanti Serra della Contessa
Etna DOCNerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante, CatarrattoFounded 2002Etna DOC
Founded in 2002 by Marc de Grazia on Etna's north slope at Randazzo, Tenuta delle Terre Nere was an early bottler of single-contrada Etna Rosso, producing distinct cuvées from plots including Calderara Sottana, Guardiola and Feudo di Mezzo.
Tasting: By appointment, Monday to Friday. Contact via [email protected].
Signature wines: Tenuta delle Terre Nere Calderara Sottana, Tenuta delle Terre Nere Guardiola, Tenuta delle Terre Nere Feudo di Mezzo
Etna DOCNerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, ChardonnayFounded 2000Etna DOC
Founded in 2000 by the late Andrea Franchetti at approximately 1,000 metres on Etna's north slope, Passopisciaro produces site-expressive single-contrada Nerello reds including the rare Franchetti red from the high-altitude Solicchiata plots.
Tasting: Visits by appointment at the Passopisciaro estate. Contact via the Vini Franchetti website.
Signature wines: Passopisciaro Franchetti, Passopisciaro Passorosso, Passopisciaro Passobianco
