Founded by Salvatore Di Gaetano in 1978, Firriato has grown into one of Sicily's largest and most diverse producers with approximately 490 hectares across seven estates. Their reach spans from the Trapani hills to Etna and the island of Favignana.
Signature wines: firriato-camelot, firriato-ribeca, firriato-chiaramonte-nero-davola
Address: Via Trapani 4, 91027 Paceco (TP), Sicily, Italy
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 info@cusumano.it 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-pianetto-ramione, baglio-pianetto-ficiligno, baglio-pianetto-viafrancia
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
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 info@cusumano.it 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-pianetto-ramione, baglio-pianetto-ficiligno, baglio-pianetto-viafrancia
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
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
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
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
