Sicily

Palmento Costanzo: Mount Etna at the Center, Between Tradition and…

Etna offers no shortcuts. Etna is not a region that lends itself easily to interpretation. It is a living, ever-changing ecosystem where viticulture is never routine, but a constant...


Gambino: A Project Taking Root on Mount Etna

Etna is not a region that reveals itself easily. It is a place that demands respect, expertise, and the ability to interpret its nuances. I had the opportunity to...


Morgante: the Nero d’Avola that changed the story of Sicily

In the heart of southwestern Sicily, in Grotte, in the province of Agrigento, the Morgante winery is one of the companies that has contributed more than any other to...


Feudo Montoni: the rural nobility of Fabio Sireci

I’ve always believed that wine is an act of love, a gesture of memory, a declaration of identity. And every time I meet a producer like Fabio Sireci, this...


Barone di Serramarrocco: Timeless Elegance in the Heart of Western…

Among the sun-drenched hills of Fulgatore, in the province of Trapani, stands proudly the Barone di Serramarrocco Farm, a true embodiment of Sicilian rural nobility. A place where time...


Abraxas: The Heroic Tradition of Viticulture in Pantelleria

In the heart of Pantelleria, amidst the fierce wind and scorching Mediterranean sun, stands Cantina Abraxas, a winery that tells the story and character of this rugged yet generous...


Cerasuolo di Vittoria: history, territory, and uniqueness

Cerasuolo di Vittoria is (as of now) the only DOCG in Sicily. A wine composed of Nero d’Avola (the regulations allow a percentage ranging from 50% to 70%) and...


Volcanic Wines

Talking about volcanic wines means exploring vineyards located in areas influenced by active or extinct volcanoes. While this concept may seem straightforward, a deeper dive reveals intriguing factors that...


Aeolian Island’s Wines

The seven islands of the Aeolian archipelago—Lipari, Salina, Panarea, Vulcano, Stromboli, Filicudi, and Alicudi—are located in the northeastern part of Sicily, facing the Gulf of Milazzo. Of volcanic origin,...