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Wine grapes have always grown on the Italian island of Sicily. Some say it was Dionysus, the god of wine, who planted them there himself. The Mediterranean climate with abundant sunshine, balanced rainfall, hilly terrain and soils made rich by Mount Etna’s ash all create the perfect conditions for quality agriculture. Ancient civilizations were producing wine on the island as far back as the 17th century BC. The Greeks arrived some time around 8 BC, bringing other varietals in with them. They also brought innovations such as pruning, varietal selection and low vine training. Large quantities of wine began to flow all over the island. Very, very alcoholic wine. 
 
For several centuries, the Sicilian wine industry fell into boom and bust cycles. As the Romans spread their empire, they carried wines from Sicily with them. A type of Sicilian wine called Mamertino was said to have been Julius Caesar’s favorite. In the Byzantine Age between the 6th and 9th centuries, the Read more »

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Feudo di Santa Tresa Cerasuolo di Vittoria (2009)

Winery: Feudo di Santa Tresa
Region: Italy » Sicily » Cerasuolo Di Vittoria
Varietal: Nero d'Avola
Type: Table Wines
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Nicki Gig

red fruit coarsing through with a bit of spice. Nero d'avola adds structure and then the frappato adds a softness. well balanced. really beautiful

Corvo Red Blend Sicilia IGT Rosso (2010)

Winery: Corvo
Region: Italy » Sicily » Sicilia
Varietal: Nero d'Avola
Type: Table Wines
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ApelsecS

This is a mix of Nero d'Avola and Nerello mascalese. The second one does not exists on snooth for some reason. Wild cherry and dark red fruits here. The wine is well balanced, very nice and mild but I personally prefer more alcohol, this one is a bit ...

Valle Dell'Acate Frappato Sicilia IGT (2010)

Winery: Valle dell'Acate
Region: Italy » Sicily » Sicilia Igt
Varietal: Frappato
Type: Table Wines
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barri0s1872

Love this wine: light and bright with a cut of raspberry minerality and a hint of effervescence (?)-- the fruit is not unlike a Beaujolais and beautifully done!

Planeta Rosé IGT Sicilia (2011)

Winery: Planeta
Region: Italy » Sicily » Sicilia Igt
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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vino in love

The color went in the direction a soft pink with pale strawberry traces. Very intense aromas of caramel, chocolate, woodland strawberries and flowers were on the nose. So many aromas that they were almost too many but only almost. I probably could ha...

Planeta Red Blend Sicilia IGT la Segreta Rosso (2010)

Winery: Planeta
Region: Italy » Sicily » Sicilia
Varietal: Nero d'Avola , Merlot , Syrah , Cabernet Franc
Type: Table Wines
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dlellis

Bright color, red berry and spice, nice balance

Donnafugata Mille E Una Notte Contessa Entellina DOC (2006)

Winery: Donnafugata
Region: Italy » Sicily » Contessa Entellina
Varietal: Nero d'Avola
Type: Table Wines
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vino in love

Prior to drinking the wine was decanted for roughly two hours. In the glass, the wine had had a deep, intense ruby red color. A rich bouquet composed of chocolate, eucalyptus, blackcurrant and blackberry jam. The label listed ABV was 14%. In the mouth...

Azienda Girolamo Russo 'A Rina Etna Rosso DOC (2008)

Winery: Azienda Giroalmo Russo
Region: Italy » Sicily » Etna
Type: Table Wines
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vino in love

Alcohol by volume was listed at 14%. On the palate, I enjoyed the smoothness of 'A Rina. The tannins were pleasing and the wine was dry. I tasted a few minerals and a little alcohol which gives this Rosso dell'Etna a warming feeling. The body was medi...

Trinacria Nero d'Avola Sicilia (2011)

Winery: Casa Vinicola Caldirola
Region: Italy » Sicily » Sicilia
Varietal: Nero d'Avola
Type: Table Wines
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ApelsecS

Dry wine, a bit sweet. Mild taste and nose at the beginning and bold red fruit at the end. Goest excellent with steak!

Nadaria Nero d'Avola. Cusumano (2011)

Winery: Cusumano
Region: Italy » Sicily
Varietal: Nero d'Avola
Type: Table Wines
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ApelsecS

Bought it once again. The one thing I missed - it's full of prunes!

Purato Nero d'Avola (2009)

Region: Italy » Sicily » Sicilia
Varietal: Nero d'Avola
Type: Table Wines
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mikespeer

light red color....light red fruit nose.....slightly sweet short cherry finish.

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Hauner Red Blend Salina IGT Hiera
Winery: Hauner
Region: Italy » Sicily » Salina
Type: Table Wines

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Eggplant and Green Pepper Kugel

Kugel is traditionally a baked pudding that's made with potato or noodles. This version uses matzo meal and eggplant for a more savory flavor and a heartier texture. Read more »

Donnafugata Tancredi Sicilia IGT
Winery: Donnafugata
Region: Italy » Sicily » Sicilia Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Montreal Peppered Steak

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Planeta Plumbago
Winery: Planeta
Region: Italy » Sicily » Sambuca di Sicilia
Type: Table Wines

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Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Boar Ragu

Chef De Carlo’s recipe for gnocchi is fantastic with the heady Wild Boar Ragu , but is equally delicious with a simple tomato sauce or a sage brown butter sauce . What to buy: While we tested th... Read more »

Ajello Furat Sicilia IGT
Winery: Ajello
Region: Italy » Sicily » Sicilia Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Spaghetti Pizza II

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Oriel Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT Il Gattopardo
Winery: Oriel
Region: Italy » Sicily » Sicilia Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Pork Medallions with Double-Apple Sauce

Half-and-half finishes the sauce of tart green Granny Smith apples and sweet cider, richly mellowing the flavors. If serving wine, chardonnay is a good match for this menu. You can substitute brocc... Read more »

Tenuta Rapitalà Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT
Winery: Tenuta Rapitala
Region: Italy » Sicily » Sicilia Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Grilled Steak with Red Tomato Rice

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Planeta Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT Santa Cecilia
Winery: Planeta
Region: Italy » Sicily » Sicilia Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Cuban Style Marinated Steak

Lively citrus flavors and piquant seasonings combine to create this Cuban influenced marinade for steak. Read more »

Planeta Sicilia Santa Cecilia
Winery: Planeta
Region: Italy » Sicily » Sicilia Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Grilled Steak Salad with Caper Vinaigrette

Add grilled steak to a bed of watercress and vegetables and toss with a tangy homemade dressing for a hearty main-dish salad. (This recipe is great with leftover beef.) Read more »

Planeta Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT Santa Cecilia
Winery: Planeta
Region: Italy » Sicily » Sicilia Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Recipe: Rigatoni with Shredded Pork in Mustard Cream Sauce | The Kitchn

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Donnafugata Tancredi Contessa Entellina DOC Rosso
Winery: Donnafugata
Region: Italy » Sicily » Contessa Entellina
Type: Table Wines

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Tuscan Pork Chops

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Varietals Produced in Sicily View all

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Merlot

    The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...

  • Syrah

    The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

  • Palomino

    History of the grape: Palomino is split into three types: Palomino Fino, Palomino de Jerez and Palomino Basto. All of...

  • Nero d'Avola

    History of the grape: The name translates to “Black [grape] of Avola,” referring to the town in Sicily where it was f...

Subregions of Sicily

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  • Tenuta di Serramarrocco

    Estate Serramarrocco is a fabulous vineyard in Fontanelle in the province of Trapani, Sicily, Ita...

  • Feudo Montoni

    Today the estate extends for about 73 hectares in the region of Montoni Vecchi (province of Ca...

  • Cantine Settesoli

    The vineyards that cover an area of 6500 hectares which are supervised by agronomists, who contro...

  • Tasca D'Almerita

    The Tasca d'Almerita estate is situated in the Sclafani countryside, between the provinces of Pal...

  • Feudi Principi Di Butera

    Il Feudo Principi di Butera si estende in provincia di Caltanissetta nelle antiche terre del F...

  • Cantine Sgarzi Luigi

    The family Sgarzi has been growing vines and producing wines for many generations in Castel San P...

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