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.
Signature wines: Zisola Doppiozeta, Zisola, Zisola Mofete
Address: Contrada Zisola, 96017 Noto (SR), Sicily, Italy
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
Founded in 2011 by Mimmo and Valeria Costanzo, Palmento Costanzo farms approximately ten hectares organically on Etna's north slope in Contrada Santo Spirito. They produce contrada-specific wines with manual cultivation and a fully organic approach.
Tasting: Visite e Degustazioni bookable via the estate website. Contact [email protected] or call +39 0942 983239.
Signature wines: Palmento Costanzo Mofete Etna Bianco, Palmento Costanzo Mofete Etna Rosso, Palmento Costanzo Di Me
The Tornatore family has farmed on Etna since 1865, with a large single-vineyard block in the Castiglione di Sicilia hills. Their estate is often cited as Etna DOC's largest single property, producing a full range of DOC wines from Nerello and Carricante.
Tasting: Guided tours and tastings at the estate, described as the largest single vineyard in Etna DOC. Contact +39 337 1087964.
Signature wines: Tornatore Etna Bianco, Tornatore Etna Rosso, Tornatore Trimarchisa
Tenute Nicosia operates vineyards on Etna and in Vittoria, producing organic wines across a broad range including Etna DOC and Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG. Their Trecastagni winery on the south-east slope of Etna is a key wine-tourism destination.
Tasting: Guided tours and tastings by reservation at the Trecastagni winery. Multiple tasting packages including Contrade dell'Etna. Contact [email protected].
Signature wines: Tenute Nicosia Fondo Filara Etna Rosso, Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco, Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna
Founded in 2000 by the Bonetta family near Agrigento, Baglio del Cristo di Campobello farms 50 hectares on calcareous chalky soils 8 kilometres from the sea.
Tasting: Winery visits and tastings at the Campobello di Licata estate. Contact via the estate website.
Signature wines: Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Adenzia Bianco, Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Lu Patri
Cantine Settesoli is the cooperative giant of Menfi DOC, founded in 1958, with Mandrarossa as its premium terroir-selection brand launched in 1999. Over 2,000 grower-members supply grapes from more than 6,000 hectares, making this the largest wine operation in Sicily.
Tasting: Tuesday to Saturday 09:30 to 18:00. Guided cellar visits and wine tastings. Reservations required.
Signature wines: Mandrarossa Terre di Giumara Fiano, Mandrarossa Timperosse, Mandrarossa Nero d'Avola
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...
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