Top 10 Sicily red wines 2023

This is a Sicilian red wine of great refinement and character, enchanting both the eyes and the palate.
Its color is a bright and brilliant ruby red, promising a captivating visual experience.

The nose reveals a delicate, rich and mineral bouquet, with suggestive notes of small berries, fresh black cherries, licorice, pepper and wilted violets. This symphony of aromas invites one to approach the glass with curiosity.

On the palate, the wine is elegant, subtle and fresh, allowing a pleasant fruity vein and a pronounced minerality to emerge. The balance between the taste elements gives the wine a harmonious and satisfying character. 

Firriato 2020 Le Sabbie dell'Etna Rosso represents a work of oenological art that captures the essence of Etna's volcanic soil and stands out for its excellence and sophistication.

This type of red, is a wine that enchants from the first glance. Its color is a concentrated ruby red, enriched by violet hues that add a touch of mystery to the glass.

The nose reveals an intense and very fruity bouquet, with hints of fresh black cherries, berries, black pepper and sweet spices. This combination of enveloping aromas stimulates the senses and invites a memorable taste experience.

On the palate, the wine is extremely smooth, with a vibrant freshness that gives it liveliness. Harmony is the key word, with an enveloping structure and dense but smooth tannins that give a pleasant sensation.

Cusumano 2021 Benuara is a wine that captures the essence of Sicily and is an excellent choice for those who desire a balanced, enveloping and satisfying tasting experience.

This Sicilian wine catches the eye from the first glance. Its color is a deep ruby red, promising extraordinary aromatic complexity and depth of flavor.

On the nose, the bouquet opens with inviting notes of morello cherries and raspberries, which mingle harmoniously with hints of oriental spices and vanilla, creating a rich and enveloping bouquet. Nuances of Mediterranean herbs can also be perceived, adding a touch of freshness and complexity.

On the palate, the wine reveals itself to be full and velvety, with an enveloping texture that elegantly envelops the palate. The taste persistence is remarkable, leaving a fruity and satisfying memory.

Duca Di Salaparuta Passo Delle Mule 2020 is a wine that offers a complete and rewarding sensory experience, representing Sicilian excellence to be appreciated in every sip.

This red wine, seduces from the first glance thanks to its bright ruby color.

On the nose, it offers an enveloping and complex bouquet, with notes of ripe red fruits that blend harmoniously with hints of sweet spices, licorice and dried red flowers. Mineral hints and mentholated echoes can also be perceived, adding a pleasant freshness and depth to the aromatic bouquet.

On the palate, the wine proves elegant and balanced, with an enveloping and soft structure. The tannins are silky on the palate, contributing to a pleasant and rounded sensation. Fresh mineral notes complete the taste experience, giving the wine a pleasant liveliness.

Nicosia Vulkà Rosso 2020 is a wine that embodies elegance and balance, offering a satisfying and refined tasting experience.

This Etna DOC is characterized by an intense ruby red color.

On the nose, it gives a pleasant bouquet that combines notes of ripe fruit with sweet spices, creating a harmonious sensory combination.

On the palate, the wine is balanced and very fine, with a good intensity and freshness that enhance its organoleptic characteristics.

Tenuta Delle Terre Nere 2021 Etna Rosso is a wine that offers a satisfying tasting experience, with a perfect balance between fruity aromas and sweet spices, enriched by a pleasant freshness that invites a new sip, leading it to be an excellent Sicilian wine.

It presents a ruby red color that recalls the intensity and depth of its character.

On the nose, it opens with a fascinating bouquet, combining pleasant notes of ripe fruit and sweet spices, creating an enveloping aromatic harmony.

On the palate, the wine stands out for its balanced structure and refinement, offering a pleasant intensity of flavors and a well-integrated freshness.

Benanti 2020 Etna Rosso, a typical Sicilian wine, captures the essence of Etna's volcanic terroir, delivering an authentic and satisfying tasting experience.

The color is an intense ruby red, catching the eye from the first glance.

On the nose, it opens with an enveloping bouquet that combines notes of ripe fruit with spicy and slightly floral hints.

On the palate, the wine proves balanced and structured, with a pleasant intensity of flavors that blend harmoniously. Its freshness and aromatic persistence make it an unforgettable tasting experience.

Passopisciaro Contrada R 2020 embodies the excellence of wines produced in the Etna region, expressing the unique personality of the volcanic territory and the mastery of winemaking art.

Bright ruby red in color, it releases an inviting aroma characterized by fragrant notes of fresh red fruit and spring flowers.

On the palate, it reveals a balanced and harmonious taste, with a pleasant smoothness and freshness that makes it extremely pleasant to drink.
This wine expresses Arianna Occhipinti's dedication and skill in cultivating the Frappato grape and creating a wine that fully represents the characteristics of the Sicilian terroir.

Arianna Occhipinti's Frappato 2021 is a work of wine art that captures the soul of the island and its most representative grape variety.

Deep red in color, this bottle from the Cos winery is a red wine from Sicily, presenting an enveloping bouquet with hints of ripe black fruits, exotic spices and earthy notes.

On the palate, it proves complex and elegant, with a well-balanced structure and pleasant freshness.
This wine embodies Cos' commitment and passion in producing authentic, high-quality wines, respecting the traditions and nature of the Sicilian terroir.

Cos Maldafrica 2019 is a unique sensory experience that reflects the identity and originality of Sicilian wines.

Deep, deep red in color, this bottle is one of Sicily's fine red wines.

Once opened, it releases an enveloping bouquet with notes of ripe black fruits, sweet spices, tobacco and a slight hint of herbs.

On the palate, it is elegant and structured, with well-integrated tannins and a pleasant freshness. This wine represents Gulfi's commitment to enhancing the native Nero d'Avola grape variety, expressing the full potential and elegance of the Sicilian terroir.

Gulfi Nerosanlorè 2017 is a wine of great refinement and depth, enchanting the most discerning palates with its complexity and harmony.