Top 30 Sicily wines 2023

Top 30 Sicilian wines 2023

A selection of the best Sicilian wines

Sicily is known worldwide for its renowned high-quality wine production. Thanks to its favorable Mediterranean climate and fertile soils, the island offers a wide range of fine wines that represent enological excellence.

In this article, we will dive into the wonderful world of Sicilian wines and discover the top 30, carefully selected to best represent the winemaking art of this fascinating region. 

But first, what are the best Sicilian red wines? The best Sicilian red wines include grape varieties made from native varieties. Notable among the red grapes are Nero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese and Frappato. These varieties offer intense flavors, structure and aromatic complexity. 

As for the best white wines, the best include Catarratto, Grillo, Inzolia, Grecanico, Malvasia delle Lipari and Moscato d'Alessandria. These white wines exhibit freshness, elegance and distinctive aromatic notes.

Sicily is famous for its wide selection of high quality wines that satisfy the most refined tastes of connoisseurs. Notable among these are sweet and sparkling wines, authentic oenological treasures that offer rich aromas and refined sweetness. Sicily can boast an excellent selection of these wines, which could be considered among the best sweet and sparkling wines in the region.

With its unique grape varieties and centuries-old winemaking tradition, Sicily establishes itself as one of the world's most interesting and appreciated wine regions. Exploring Sicilian wines is a true pleasure for the senses and an unforgettable experience for lovers of fine wine.

The 30 best Sicily wines

Rank Wine Type
1 Etna Rosso 2021 Tenuta Delle Terre Nere Red
2 Ben Ryè 2020 Donnafugata Sweet
3 Grillo 2021 Tenute Orestiadi White
4 Benuara 2021 Cusumano Red
5 Lighea 2022 Donnafugata White
6 Frappato 2021 Arianna Occhipinti Red
7 Pantelleria Liquoroso 2022 Cantine Pellegrino 1880 Sweet
8 Vulkà Rosso 2020 Nicosia Red
9 Le Sabbie Dell'Etna rosso 2020 Firriato Red
10 Viognier 2022 Baglio Di Pianetto White
11 Lalùci 2022 Baglio Del Cristo Di Campobello White
12 Passo Delle Mule 2020 Duca Di Salaparuta Red
13 Leone D'almerita 2022 Tasca D'almerita Tenuta Regaleali White
14 Cottanera Etna Bianco 2021 White
15 Kikè 2022 Cantina Fina White
16 Piano Maltese 2021 Tenuta Rapitalà White
17 Nerosanlorè 2017 Gulfi Red
18 Naturale Nurah 2016 Colosi Malvasia delle Lipari DOC Sweet
19 Bukkuram Sole D'agosto 2021 Passito di Pantelleria DOC Sweet
20 Contrada R 2020 Passopisciaro Red
21 Maldafrica 2019 Cos Red
22 Sentiero Delle Gerle Bianco 2021 Mandrarossa White
23 Gaudensius Blanc De Noir Firriato Etna DOC Sparkling Wine
24 Vecchio Samperi Marco De Bartoli Sweet
25 Morsi Di Luce Florio Sweet
26 Brut Metodo Classico Planeta Sparkling Wine
27 Ambar Florio Terre Siciliane IGT Sweet
28 Classico G. Milazzo Sparkling Wine
29 Taif 2022 Cantina Fina White
30 Etna Rosso 2020 Benanti Red