By the glass15
NeighbourhoodOrtigia, Siracusa

The list: Ortigia natural wine bar with a compact curated list of Sicilian and Italian artisan producers; retail and by-the-glass service.

Tip: Check their social media for natural wine producer pop-up evenings.

Location

Address: Via Roma, Siracusa (SR), Sicily

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Bottega Monteleone ★ 4.2

15 by the glassPalermo

Palermo natural wine advocate with a tight selection of Sicilian and Italian low-intervention producers; small plates from local and seasonal suppliers.

The list: Natural wine shop and bar in Palermo with local, seasonal organic food pairings; part of Raisin's verified natural wine network.

Pours: Natural Sicilian Bianco, Natural Nerello Mascalese, Pet-nat Catarratto

Tip: Ask for their current Etna naturale selection; producers rotate seasonally.

Via Monteleone, Palermo (PA), Sicily

Inside Wine - Art Wine Bar ★ 4.4

20 by the glassCentro Storico, Catania

Created by lawyer-turned-sommelier-turned-artist Gabriella Maugeri; wine service is paired with live art exhibitions and performances in a refined Catania setting.

The list: Sommelier-led wine bar doubling as an art exhibition space; Sicilian and Italian selections with rotating artistic programme.

Pours: Etna Rosso DOC, Etna Bianco DOC, Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

Sommelier: Gabriella Maugeri

Tip: Check Instagram for current exhibition openings; wine and art events are the highlight.

Catania (CT), Sicily

Osteria Ballarò Enoteca ★ 4.3

20 by the glassBallarò, Palermo

Housed in the former stables of Palazzo Cattolica near Ballarò market; the enoteca room pairs Sicilian street snacks with natural wines in a theatrical medieval setting.

The list: Market-wine bar hybrid inside 17th-century stables near the Vucciria; Sicilian enoteca room with street-food antipasti and natural wine focus.

Pours: Sicilian Grillo, Nero d'Avola, Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

Tip: Start in the enoteca room, then move to the restaurant space for full Sicilian antipasti service.

Via Ballarò, 90134 Palermo (PA), Sicily

Enoteca Civita ★ 4.2

18 by the glassCentro Storico, Catania

Catania natural wine bar within Raisin's verified network; seasonal Sicilian dishes and a 30%-plus natural wine selection create a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere.

The list: Natural wine bar and restaurant in Catania with minimum 30% natural wines; local, seasonal food and Sicilian artisan producers.

Pours: Natural Nerello Mascalese, Natural Carricante, Frappato naturale

Tip: Pairs well with a visit to the Catania fish market nearby.

Catania (CT), Sicily

Osteria dei Vespri Wine Bar ★ 4.8

40 by the glassKalsa, Palermo

Michelin-listed Palermo restaurant in Palazzo Gangi (the location of Visconti's 'The Leopard') with a 650-label cellar that is among the finest in Sicily; bar area allows wine-only visits.

The list: 650-label cellar curated by brothers Andrea and Alberto Rizzo; comprehensive Sicilian selection plus top Italian denominations; Michelin-recognised wine list.

Pours: Nerello Mascalese contrade, Tasca d'Almerita Contea di Sclafani, Benanti Etna Bianco DOC

Tip: The bar seats offer the full wine list without a food commitment; recommended for solo wine explorers.

Piazza Croce dei Vespri 6, 90133 Palermo (PA), Sicily

RIX Catania ★ 4.2

16 by the glassCentro Storico, Catania

Catania's lively natural-wine bar and shop with a creative kitchen; the 30%-natural wine floor makes this a gateway for low-intervention Sicilian discoveries.

The list: Bar, restaurant and wine shop with 30%-plus natural wines; local, seasonal and mostly organic food pairings; Raisin-verified natural wine venue.

Pours: Natural Etna DOC, Sicilian orange wine, Natural Cerasuolo di Vittoria

Tip: The orange wine selection from Sicilian producers is unusually deep for a bar.

Catania (CT), Sicily

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