Sicily
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is not only known for its breath-taking landscapes and rich history but also for producing exceptional fine wines. With its sunny climate, volcanic soils, and coastal influences, Sicily offers a unique terroir that results in a diverse range of high-quality wines. The region is home to several renowned vineyards and wineries that have gained global recognition for their excellence.
One of the most famous vineyards in Sicily is Planeta, a family-owned winery that produces a wide range of wines across different terroirs. Their wines, such as Cerasuolo di Vittoria and Nero d'Avola, capture the essence of Sicily with their bold flavors, vibrant acidity, and expressive aromatics. Another prominent vineyard is Donnafugata, known for its premium wines like Mille e Una Notte and Ben Ryé, which showcase the region's indigenous grape varieties and winemaking traditions.
Sicily is renowned for its red wines, and Nero d'Avola is the most emblematic grape varietal of the region. It produces full-bodied red wines with rich dark fruit flavors, hints of spice, and velvety tannins. Vineyards like Tasca d'Almerita and Feudo Maccari excel in crafting exceptional Nero d'Avola wines that reflect the unique Sicilian terroir.
The island is also gaining recognition for its white wines, particularly those made from the indigenous grape variety, Grillo. These wines are known for their crisp acidity, citrus flavors, and floral aromatics. Notable vineyards like Planeta and Firriato produce outstanding Grillo wines that capture the vibrant and refreshing characteristics of Sicily.
Additionally, Sicily's warm climate is ideal for producing sweet wines. The Passito di Pantelleria, made from Zibibbo grapes, is a luscious and aromatic dessert wine. The famous vineyard of Marco De Bartoli is known for its exceptional Passito di Pantelleria wines, which display the island's mastery in producing exquisite sweet wines.
Sicily's fine wines truly represent the island's beauty, history, and passion for winemaking. Whether you are savoring a robust Nero d'Avola, a crisp Grillo, or a delightful Passito di Pantelleria, Sicilian wines offer a captivating journey of flavors that showcase the unique terroir and winemaking expertise of the region.
Sicily
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Sicily | 3 | - |
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€547.72 |
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Sicily | 10 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€674.56 |
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Vinous (96)The 2009 Franchetti is another stunning wine. The blend is Cesanese d'Affile (80%) and Petit Verdot (20%) that are the result of massal selections from Lazio and Franchetti's own Tenuta di Trinoro respectively. It is a fabulously ripe, exotic wine that envelops the palate with layers of dark fruit. Refined tannins support the fruit, while intense inner perfume adds sweetness and elegance, especially on the layered finish. |
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Sicily | 15 | 95+ (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€673.67 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)Violets, tar, asphalt, black cherries and plums all come alive in the 2010 Franchetti. Wonderfully alive and vibrant in the glass, the 2010 shows an unusual level of ripeness and juiciness for the year. Ideally, the 2010 needs a few years to shed some of its baby fat, as it is almost too intense today. Still, it is impossible to miss the wine’s detail, nuance and transparency. This blend of Cesanese and Petit Verdot should be a stunner in another few years’ time. The flagship Franchetti remains one of the most distinctive wines of the Etna, although in spirit and interpretation it is quite far from every other wine I have tasted. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2025. |
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Sicily | 2 | - |
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€740.92 |
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Sicily | 1 | - |
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€740.92 |
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Sicily | 10 | - |
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€326.92 |
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Sicily | 2 | - |
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€326.92 |
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Sicily | 4 | - |
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€326.92 |
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Sicily | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€562.12 |
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Vinous (94)Bright dark red. Intensely aromatic nose of superripe red cherry, spices, minerals, balsamic vinegar and broom. Then clean, vibrant and tactile, with polished tannins providing noteworthy backbone on the long youthful, chewy finish. This will need a long time to smoothen out. The G in the wine’s name stands for Guardiola (800 meters asl). First made in 2011, so much later than the other single contrada wines by Franchetti. |
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Sicily | 4 | 93+ (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€562.12 |
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Vinous (93+)Bright full red. Deep pure aromas of raspberry, herbs and iron. Suave in texture and nicely sweet but not yet fully expressive in the mouth, with a reticent quality to the brooding red/blue fruit flavors. There’s plenty of flesh and concentration here, so all this needs is a good five or six years to enter a more optimal drinking phase than the one it is living through currently. Finishes extremely long and clean, spreading out all over the palate while building on the back end, closing with polished tannins, a refined texture and a steely quality. Passopisciaro first started bottling this wine separately with the 2011 vintage, using some of the oldest Nerello Mascalese vines the estate owns in Guardiola, right on the edge of the lava flow dating back to 1947. I always love this wine and so cannot be anything but happy Franchetti decided to go ahead and make a single area wine with these grapes. |
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Sicily | 2 | - |
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€562.12 |
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Sicily | 2 | 91 (VN) |
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€604.12 |
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Vinous (91)The 2018 Contrada Passochianche (PC) opens up slowly, both rich and fresh, offering notes of crushed hazelnuts, smoke, hints of custard and raw honey evolving into ripe yellow apple and sweet nuanced florals. This is silky and pliant, balanced by brisk acids and tart stone fruits, while salty minerals and hints of almond add further savory depths. Its concentration and persistence are admirable, as the Passochianche seems to slowly melt away from the palate, leaving a sense of structure along with hints of candied citrus. This is the first rendition of the PC, a single-vineyard Chardonnay that is fermented in neutral 20-hectoliter barrels and then spends six months refining on the lees. |
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Sicily | 5 | - |
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€604.12 |
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Sicily | 10 | - |
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€326.92 |
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Sicily | 10 | - |
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€326.92 |
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Sicily | 9 | - |
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€326.92 |
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Sicily | 9 | - |
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€326.92 |
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Sicily | 9 | - |
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€326.92 |
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Sicily | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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€604.12 |
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Vinous (92+)Moderately saturated ruby; this is much deeper in color than the Contrada G from Franchetti. Licorice and tar dominate on the nose and in the mouth, with a more herbal quality to the luscious, showy red/blue fruit aromas and flavors. Rich and round on entry, then ripely tannic and powerful as wines from the Porcaria contrada tend to be. This finishes taut, massive and long. Another beautiful red from Franchetti. |
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Sicily | 1 | - |
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€604.12 |
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Sicily | 10 | 92 (VN) |
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€604.12 |
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Vinous (92)The 2020 Contrada Porcaria (P) is dark and inward, as crushed rocks and camphor blow off to reveal spiced cherries and hints of shaved cedar. It’s silky and robust in feel, with bright acidity that adds thrust to its sour red berry fruits, as the 2020 displays an abundance of energy. Fine tannins saturate through the finale under an air inner florals, as a flourish of saline-minerality slowly fades. |
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Sicily | 1 | - |
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€658.12 |
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Sicily | 4 | 94 (VN) |
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€535.72 |
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Vinous (94)Deep red. Very spicy, sweet red fruit and minerals on the captivating nose and the luscious mouth. Multilayered and complex, boasting a brooding youthful quality but also a polished texture. Finishes long, rich and sweet with enticing minerality and youthfully chewy tannins. A lovely wine that surprises me this year; I normally prefer Franchetti’s Contrada G or Contrada R. |
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Sicily | 1 | - |
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€535.72 |
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Sicily | 4 | - |
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€479.32 |
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Sicily | 4 | - |
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€479.32 |
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Sicily | 6 | - |
Inc. TAX
€562.12 |
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Sicily | 1 | - |
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€547.72 |
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Epitomising refinement, the Pietradolce Etna Archineri 2018 is an extraordinary representation of Sicilian wine at its finest. Sourced from century-old, pre-phylloxera vines rooted in the fertile volcanic soils of Mount Etna, every drop of this indigenous Nerello Mascalese grape captures the unique terroir of the region. The manual harvest, followed by fermentation in solid oak casks, exemplifies Pietradolce's respect for tradition, creating an atypical richness and complexity savoured throughout. Pietradolce's meticulous dedication birthes an opulent ruby-red wine, presenting an enticing bouquet of wild red fruits, Mediterranean herbs, and undertones of lavender and spice. Palate-wise, the Pietradolce Etna Archineri 2018 affords velvety tannins alongside vibrant acidity, galloping towards an enduring, gratifying finish. Rated highly by leading wine authorities, Pietradolce Etna Archineri 2018 is an ethereal journey into Sicily's distinct wine heritage, appealing to those seeking an unrivalled vinous experience. |
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Sicily | 30 | - |
Inc. TAX
€677.35 |
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Experience the elegance of Serragghia Zibibbo Secco Bianco 2022, a distinguished white wine crafted on the sun-kissed island of Pantelleria, Sicily. Overseeing viticultural operations with an organic and biodynamic ethos, winemaker Gabrio Bini cultivates the indigenous Zibibbo grape varietal within the wild volcanic terrains of Serragghia. Each bottle encapsulates a harmonious balance between the arid climate and mineral-rich volcanic soils. Hand-harvested grapes are naturally fermented in amphora and aged underground for a minimum of seven months, followed by further refining in the bottle. This meticulous process results in a full-bodied, dry white wine brimming with captivating notes of Mediterranean herbs, ripe citrus, and nuanced minerality. Oenophiles will appreciate Serragghia Zibibbo Secco Bianco 2022's notable complexity, vibrant acidity, and lingering finish. As one of Italy's hidden gems, this lends unparalleled depth and character to any wine collection. |
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Sicily | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€493.72 |
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Imbibe in the exquisite character of Tenuta di Fessina Etna Bianco A' Puddara 2021, meticulously produced on the sun-kissed slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily. This meticulously crafted white wine boasts of rich minerality, attributed to its unique vineyard set on volcanic soils, emblematic of the Etna region. Tenuta di Fessina, renowned for its unfaltering dedication to bottling the essence of this distinct terroir, employs the noble Carricante grape for this vintage. Each grape is hand-harvested in late October, pressed gently, and fermented in pure stainless steel, enhancing the smoky, citrusy notes in its profile. Exceptional craftsmanship imparts an incredible longevity to this wine, allowing it to evolve gracefully in the cellar, making 'Tenuta di Fessina Etna Bianco A' Puddara 2021' an investment for the discerning connoisseur. This wine hints at the brilliance of Sicilian viticulture, delivering an eloquent, multi-layered palate that is refreshingly crisp yet complex. Indulge in this ode to Mount Etna’s divine landscape, represented in every sip. |
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Sicily | 3 | - |
In Bond
€434.00 |
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Sicily | 10 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
€539.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2009 Franchetti is another stunning wine. The blend is Cesanese d'Affile (80%) and Petit Verdot (20%) that are the result of massal selections from Lazio and Franchetti's own Tenuta di Trinoro respectively. It is a fabulously ripe, exotic wine that envelops the palate with layers of dark fruit. Refined tannins support the fruit, while intense inner perfume adds sweetness and elegance, especially on the layered finish. |
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Sicily | 15 | 95+ (WA) |
In Bond
€539.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)Violets, tar, asphalt, black cherries and plums all come alive in the 2010 Franchetti. Wonderfully alive and vibrant in the glass, the 2010 shows an unusual level of ripeness and juiciness for the year. Ideally, the 2010 needs a few years to shed some of its baby fat, as it is almost too intense today. Still, it is impossible to miss the wine’s detail, nuance and transparency. This blend of Cesanese and Petit Verdot should be a stunner in another few years’ time. The flagship Franchetti remains one of the most distinctive wines of the Etna, although in spirit and interpretation it is quite far from every other wine I have tasted. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2025. |
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Sicily | 2 | - |
In Bond
€595.00 |
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Sicily | 1 | - |
In Bond
€595.00 |
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Sicily | 10 | - |
In Bond
€250.00 |
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Sicily | 2 | - |
In Bond
€250.00 |
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Sicily | 4 | - |
In Bond
€250.00 |
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Sicily | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
€446.00 |
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Vinous (94)Bright dark red. Intensely aromatic nose of superripe red cherry, spices, minerals, balsamic vinegar and broom. Then clean, vibrant and tactile, with polished tannins providing noteworthy backbone on the long youthful, chewy finish. This will need a long time to smoothen out. The G in the wine’s name stands for Guardiola (800 meters asl). First made in 2011, so much later than the other single contrada wines by Franchetti. |
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Sicily | 4 | 93+ (VN) |
In Bond
€446.00 |
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Vinous (93+)Bright full red. Deep pure aromas of raspberry, herbs and iron. Suave in texture and nicely sweet but not yet fully expressive in the mouth, with a reticent quality to the brooding red/blue fruit flavors. There’s plenty of flesh and concentration here, so all this needs is a good five or six years to enter a more optimal drinking phase than the one it is living through currently. Finishes extremely long and clean, spreading out all over the palate while building on the back end, closing with polished tannins, a refined texture and a steely quality. Passopisciaro first started bottling this wine separately with the 2011 vintage, using some of the oldest Nerello Mascalese vines the estate owns in Guardiola, right on the edge of the lava flow dating back to 1947. I always love this wine and so cannot be anything but happy Franchetti decided to go ahead and make a single area wine with these grapes. |
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Sicily | 2 | - |
In Bond
€446.00 |
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Sicily | 2 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
€481.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2018 Contrada Passochianche (PC) opens up slowly, both rich and fresh, offering notes of crushed hazelnuts, smoke, hints of custard and raw honey evolving into ripe yellow apple and sweet nuanced florals. This is silky and pliant, balanced by brisk acids and tart stone fruits, while salty minerals and hints of almond add further savory depths. Its concentration and persistence are admirable, as the Passochianche seems to slowly melt away from the palate, leaving a sense of structure along with hints of candied citrus. This is the first rendition of the PC, a single-vineyard Chardonnay that is fermented in neutral 20-hectoliter barrels and then spends six months refining on the lees. |
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Sicily | 5 | - |
In Bond
€481.00 |
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Sicily | 10 | - |
In Bond
€250.00 |
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Sicily | 10 | - |
In Bond
€250.00 |
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Sicily | 9 | - |
In Bond
€250.00 |
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Sicily | 9 | - |
In Bond
€250.00 |
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Sicily | 9 | - |
In Bond
€250.00 |
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Sicily | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
In Bond
€481.00 |
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Vinous (92+)Moderately saturated ruby; this is much deeper in color than the Contrada G from Franchetti. Licorice and tar dominate on the nose and in the mouth, with a more herbal quality to the luscious, showy red/blue fruit aromas and flavors. Rich and round on entry, then ripely tannic and powerful as wines from the Porcaria contrada tend to be. This finishes taut, massive and long. Another beautiful red from Franchetti. |
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Sicily | 1 | - |
In Bond
€481.00 |
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Sicily | 10 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
€481.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2020 Contrada Porcaria (P) is dark and inward, as crushed rocks and camphor blow off to reveal spiced cherries and hints of shaved cedar. It’s silky and robust in feel, with bright acidity that adds thrust to its sour red berry fruits, as the 2020 displays an abundance of energy. Fine tannins saturate through the finale under an air inner florals, as a flourish of saline-minerality slowly fades. |
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Sicily | 1 | - |
In Bond
€526.00 |
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Sicily | 4 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
€424.00 |
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Vinous (94)Deep red. Very spicy, sweet red fruit and minerals on the captivating nose and the luscious mouth. Multilayered and complex, boasting a brooding youthful quality but also a polished texture. Finishes long, rich and sweet with enticing minerality and youthfully chewy tannins. A lovely wine that surprises me this year; I normally prefer Franchetti’s Contrada G or Contrada R. |
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Sicily | 1 | - |
In Bond
€424.00 |
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Sicily | 4 | - |
In Bond
€377.00 |
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Sicily | 4 | - |
In Bond
€377.00 |
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Sicily | 6 | - |
In Bond
€446.00 |
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Sicily | 1 | - |
In Bond
€434.00 |
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Epitomising refinement, the Pietradolce Etna Archineri 2018 is an extraordinary representation of Sicilian wine at its finest. Sourced from century-old, pre-phylloxera vines rooted in the fertile volcanic soils of Mount Etna, every drop of this indigenous Nerello Mascalese grape captures the unique terroir of the region. The manual harvest, followed by fermentation in solid oak casks, exemplifies Pietradolce's respect for tradition, creating an atypical richness and complexity savoured throughout. Pietradolce's meticulous dedication birthes an opulent ruby-red wine, presenting an enticing bouquet of wild red fruits, Mediterranean herbs, and undertones of lavender and spice. Palate-wise, the Pietradolce Etna Archineri 2018 affords velvety tannins alongside vibrant acidity, galloping towards an enduring, gratifying finish. Rated highly by leading wine authorities, Pietradolce Etna Archineri 2018 is an ethereal journey into Sicily's distinct wine heritage, appealing to those seeking an unrivalled vinous experience. |
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Sicily | 30 | - |
In Bond
€542.00 |
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Experience the elegance of Serragghia Zibibbo Secco Bianco 2022, a distinguished white wine crafted on the sun-kissed island of Pantelleria, Sicily. Overseeing viticultural operations with an organic and biodynamic ethos, winemaker Gabrio Bini cultivates the indigenous Zibibbo grape varietal within the wild volcanic terrains of Serragghia. Each bottle encapsulates a harmonious balance between the arid climate and mineral-rich volcanic soils. Hand-harvested grapes are naturally fermented in amphora and aged underground for a minimum of seven months, followed by further refining in the bottle. This meticulous process results in a full-bodied, dry white wine brimming with captivating notes of Mediterranean herbs, ripe citrus, and nuanced minerality. Oenophiles will appreciate Serragghia Zibibbo Secco Bianco 2022's notable complexity, vibrant acidity, and lingering finish. As one of Italy's hidden gems, this lends unparalleled depth and character to any wine collection. |
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Sicily | 3 | - |
In Bond
€389.00 |
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Imbibe in the exquisite character of Tenuta di Fessina Etna Bianco A' Puddara 2021, meticulously produced on the sun-kissed slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily. This meticulously crafted white wine boasts of rich minerality, attributed to its unique vineyard set on volcanic soils, emblematic of the Etna region. Tenuta di Fessina, renowned for its unfaltering dedication to bottling the essence of this distinct terroir, employs the noble Carricante grape for this vintage. Each grape is hand-harvested in late October, pressed gently, and fermented in pure stainless steel, enhancing the smoky, citrusy notes in its profile. Exceptional craftsmanship imparts an incredible longevity to this wine, allowing it to evolve gracefully in the cellar, making 'Tenuta di Fessina Etna Bianco A' Puddara 2021' an investment for the discerning connoisseur. This wine hints at the brilliance of Sicilian viticulture, delivering an eloquent, multi-layered palate that is refreshingly crisp yet complex. Indulge in this ode to Mount Etna’s divine landscape, represented in every sip. |
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