ClassificationEtna DOC, Sicilia DOC
VarietalsNero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese, Perricone, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grillo, Catarratto, Chardonnay, Inzolia
Founded1978
TastingGuided cellar tours, vineyard visits and tastings at the Baglio Soria resort in Paceco and at Cavanera Etnea on Etna. By appointment.
NeighbourhoodSicilia DOC

Signature wines: Firriato Camelot, Firriato Ribeca, Firriato Chiaramonte Nero d'Avola

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Ragusano Our pick Nero d'Avola is among the reds the consortium's page on use suggests for Ragusano. Its dark fruit, warmth and medium tannin give an aged, savoury wheel some weight and soften its piquancy. Nero d'Avola, Sicily: Firriato Chiaramonte Nero d'Avola
Pecorino Siciliano Our pick The consortium says the piquancy of aged Pecorino Siciliano grows over 4 to 8 months. A Nero d'Avola with dark fruit and medium tannin stands up to the salt and spice; Qualigeo suggests bread and olives to tame the sharpness. Nero d'Avola, Sicily: Firriato Chiaramonte Nero d'Avola
Caciocavallo Palermitano Our pick Slow Food credits the Cinisara cows' pasture with citrus, sage and hay notes in the milk. A fresh Sicilian white blend, citrus and stone fruit with high acidity, matches those notes and cleans the palate. Fresh Sicilian white blends, Sicily: Firriato Chiaramonte Bianco

Location

Address: Via Trapani 4, 91027 Paceco (TP), Sicily, Italy

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Cusumano ★ 4.4

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

Baglio di Pianetto ★ 4.5

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 di Pianetto Ramione, Baglio di Pianetto Ficiligno, Baglio di Pianetto Viafrancia

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Cusumano ★ 4.4

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

Baglio di Pianetto ★ 4.5

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 di Pianetto Ramione, Baglio di Pianetto Ficiligno, Baglio di Pianetto Viafrancia

Feudi del Pisciotto ★ 4.5

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.

Tasting: Wine Relais with boutique hotel, restaurant and wine experiences at the restored 18th-century manor in the Val di Noto.

Signature wines: Feudi del Pisciotto Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Feudi del Pisciotto Versace Nero d'Avola

Zisola (Mazzei) ★ 4.5

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 [email protected] or call +39 0931 839288.

Signature wines: Zisola Doppiozeta, Zisola, Zisola Mofete

Tenuta di Fessina ★ 4.6

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.

Tasting: Open every day including holidays. Tasting reception at 10:30, 13:30 and 15:30. Contact [email protected] or call +39 345 7230176.

Signature wines: Tenuta di Fessina Erse Etna Bianco, Tenuta di Fessina Musmeci, Tenuta di Fessina 'A Puddara

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