ClassificationContea di Sclafani DOC, Etna DOC, Sicilia DOC
VarietalsNero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese, Perricone, Inzolia, Catarratto, Grillo, Grecanico
Founded1830
TastingEstate visits and tastings at the historic Regaleali property in Sicily, bookable via the Tasca d'Almerita website.
NeighbourhoodContea di Sclafani DOC

Signature wines: Tasca d'Almerita Rosso del Conte, Tasca d'Almerita Chardonnay, Tasca d'Almerita Leone d'Almerita

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Caciocavallo Palermitano Our pick A caciocavallo aged towards six months is piquant, with a compact paste that flakes. Nero d'Avola-led reds bring dark fruit, tannin and acidity to carry that sharpness, and the weight to meet a wheel kept long enough to grate. Nero d'Avola-led reds of structure, Sicily: Tasca d'Almerita Rosso del Conte · Tasca d'Almerita Regaleali Rosso
Pecorino Siciliano Our pick Aged Pecorino Siciliano is salty, with heat that builds over 4 to 8 months. Full-bodied Sicilian reds, from native blends to Syrah, Cabernet and Petit Verdot, bring the concentration and tannin to stand up to it. Full-bodied Sicilian reds beyond the classic appellations (blends and international varieties), Sicily: Tasca d'Almerita Rosso del Conte
Ragusano Our pick A young Ragusano is sweet and delicate with a vanilla note. Full-bodied Sicilian Chardonnay fermented or aged in oak is creamy, with ripe stone fruit and vanilla, a rich match for a table wheel of three or four months. Barrel-fermented Sicilian Chardonnay, Sicily: Tasca d'Almerita Chardonnay

Location

Address: Contrada Regaleali, 90020 Sclafani Bagni (PA), Sicily, Italy

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Donnafugata ★ 4.7

Contessa Entellina DOC, Marsala DOC, Pantelleria DOC, Etna DOC, Sicilia DOCNero d'Avola, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia, Zibibbo, Grecanico, FrappatoFounded 1983Marsala DOC

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

Cantine Florio ★ 4.6

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

Cantine Pellegrino ★ 4.4

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

Marco De Bartoli ★ 4.8

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

Benanti Viticoltori ★ 4.8

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

Tenuta delle Terre Nere ★ 4.8

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

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