Ortigia institution since 1987, transformed into a leading natural-wine bar by AIS-certified owners Elisa Merlo and Gianfilippo Russo; triple Slow Wine award winner for best Cerasuolo di Vittoria selection.
The list: 2,000-plus labels dominated by small-production natural and artisan wines from Italy and worldwide; dual-purpose retail and wine bar with food pairings.
Tip: Slow Wine has cited Solaria for three consecutive years for Sicily's best territorial selection.
Address: Via Roma 86, 96100 Siracusa (SR), Sicily
Intimate Ortigia wine bar and shop specialising in natural and artisan Sicilian wines; lively after-dinner spot with a discerning crowd.
The list: Ortigia natural wine bar with a compact curated list of Sicilian and Italian artisan producers; retail and by-the-glass service.
Pours: Natural Nero d'Avola, Etna Rosso DOC, Frappato di Vittoria
Tip: Check their social media for natural wine producer pop-up evenings.
Casual wine bar with typical Sicilian food at the top of Corso Umberto; convenient starting point for Etna wine exploration with a well-curated island selection.
The list: Sicilian cellar-focused wine bar on Taormina's main pedestrian corso; local food pairings with Etna and regional selections.
Pours: Etna Rosso DOC, Nerello Mascalese, Malvasia delle Lipari DOC
Tip: Pair a glass of Etna Rosso with arancino before heading to the Greek theatre.
Intimate Ortigia wine bar and shop specialising in natural and artisan Sicilian wines; lively after-dinner spot with a discerning crowd.
The list: Ortigia natural wine bar with a compact curated list of Sicilian and Italian artisan producers; retail and by-the-glass service.
Pours: Natural Nero d'Avola, Etna Rosso DOC, Frappato di Vittoria
Tip: Check their social media for natural wine producer pop-up evenings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
