Founded in 1995 by cousins Alessio, Francesca and Santi Planeta, Planeta operates six wineries across the island from Menfi to Etna, Noto and Milazzo, with native and international varieties grown across distinct Sicilian terroirs.
Signature wines: Planeta Santa Cecilia, Planeta Burdese, Planeta Cometa
Address: Contrada Dispensa, 92013 Menfi (AG), Sicily, Italy
Gabrio Bini's Serragghia on Pantelleria farms Zibibbo in the alberello pantesco system without sulphur. The Serragghia passito and natural Zibibbo whites are produced in small allocations and distributed largely through specialist natural-wine importers.
Tasting: Visits by appointment on Pantelleria. Contact via Gabrio Bini's Serragghia farm.
Signature wines: Serragghia Passito di Pantelleria
Tasca d'Almerita has farmed the Regaleali plateau since 1830. Their Rosso del Conte, a Nero d'Avola-led flagship first bottled in 1970, has been produced continuously for over five decades and ages multiple decades in good vintages.
Tasting: Estate visits and tastings at the historic Regaleali property in Sicily, bookable via the Tasca d'Almerita website.
Signature wines: Tasca d'Almerita Rosso del Conte, Tasca d'Almerita Chardonnay, Tasca d'Almerita Leone d'Almerita
Donnafugata, founded by the Rallo family in Marsala, has grown into a multi-estate Sicilian producer with vineyards in Contessa Entellina, Pantelleria and Etna, crafting wines from native varieties including the signature Ben Rye passito.
Tasting: Daily guided tours and tastings at the historic Marsala cantina (10:00-18:00) and at the Contessa Entellina estate. Reservations required.
Signature wines: Donnafugata Ben Rye, Donnafugata Mille e Una Notte, Donnafugata Tancredi
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
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
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
In this experience, you can immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere of Tenute Baglio Passofondo, an oasis of peace just a few kilometers from Trapani and Palermo.
Experience an authentic Sicilian evening at Villa Chiarelli Manostalla. Enjoy a traditional dinner with local wines, hear stories of the estate, and experience Sicilia...
Discover Palermo at night on a walking tour with street food, Sicilian wine, and live storytelling inspired by local legends, folklore, mystery, and unusual Sicilian tales.
Wine tastings and winery visits in Sicily (51) · Wine tours and day trips in Sicily (44)
