Sicily
Sicily is a happy island for wine: from the slopes of Etna to the coasts of Cerasuolo, to the small islands of Salina and Pantelleria, each area has its own grape variety and style, with wines so different that sometimes they seem to come from different continents, obtained both from native grapes such as Grillo, Carricante and Frappato, and from great international grapes that have found a small paradise on the island, such as Chardonnay. Viticulture in this region has ancient origins, suspended between the legend that tells of a thirsty Dionysus, from whose tears the first vine was born, and the history that documents the arrival of the Greeks, and before them even the Phoenicians, with the first rooted cuttings.
Character and uniqueness of Sicilian red wines.
The slopes of Etna certainly represent one of the most suitable areas for viticulture in Sicily, with excellent results for Sicilian red wine, which here takes on an almost alpine elegance. Here the extreme conditions such as the volcanic soil, the slope of the land and the altitude of the vineyards make viticulture heroic and there are few indigenous grapes, such as Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. Sicily, however, has many other interesting appellations as regards red wines: in addition to Etna Doc we find in fact, next to the very small Doc Eloro, which preserves rare native grapes such as Perricone and Pignatello, the Contessa Entellina appellation, cradle of cult Sicilian reds, such as Mille e Una Notte, obtained from Nero d'Avola or from international Cabernet and Merlot grapes. Do not forget the Cerasuolo di Vittoria, in south-eastern Sicily, the only DOCG in the region and an admirable union of Nero d'Avola and Frappato.
Sicilian white wine: dry or sweet, it is however a masterpiece.
Carricante, Grillo, Chardonnay, Malvasia: Sicily is not only the home of great red wines but also of intense and fragrant whites and sweet wines to make you lose your mind. From the aromatic grapes of Chardonnay are born Sicilian white wines for aging in Doc Melfi and Alcamo, able to compete with the great wines of Burgundy, while Moscato, Zibibbo and Malvasia give life to fresh and exciting wines in Salina and on the Sicilian coasts, which become splendid sweet passito wines in Pantelleria, Lipari and Noto. The results of heroic viticulture on Etna are also exceptional, where the whites obtained from Carricante grapes stand out for their minerality and longevity. Last but not least, Marsala, born mainly from white grapes and historical wine of the island of Sicily.
What is the finest Sicilian wine?
It is difficult to answer this question, because Sicily has a wine production equal to that of Veneto and Tuscany, certainly we cannot fail to mention among the red wines the Mille e Una Notte by Donnafugata and the Harmonium by Firriato among the red wines and Planeta's Chardonnay among whites. However, there are other wineries that produce excellent wines such as Tasca d'Almerita and Duca di Salaparuta, Li Ciuri and Cusumano, Palmento Costanzo and Nicosia just to name a few. Finally, among the big names in sweet wines, we cannot forget the Marsala di Florio and the sweet wines of Donnafugata.
What is the oldest sweet Sicilian wine?
Marsala is undoubtedly one of the oldest sweet wines in Sicily: as early as 1832 Vincenzo Florio, a native of Bagnara Calabra, exported this sweet wine to over 99 countries around the world.
What is the best match for a white Sicilian wine?
The Sicilian white wines, with their characteristic intensity that unites them all, the minerality that characterizes those of Etna and the savory notes typical of those born on the islands are perfect in combination with all fish dishes rich in taste, from dishes with sardines up to pasta with swordfish, passing through fish soups and cous cous up to stuffed squid and sweet and sour tuna and aubergine caponata.
Terre Siciliane IGT Nerello Cappuccio 2021 Inessa
Nerello Cappuccio Inessa is produced with 100% grapes grown on the slopes of Etna at an average altitude between 350 and 900 meters above sea level
With late ripening, the grapes adapt well to soils of lava origin, mostly composed of sands and layers of ash. The right temperature ranges help the bunches to retain the acidity necessary to create structured wines. During the harvest the grapes are selected, transported to the cellar and destemmed, to then meet the maceration and fermentation phases...
View product pageTerre Siciliane Inzolia IGT 2022 Li Ciuri
Terre Siciliane Inzolia is another piece of the 'Li Ciuri' mosaic, the wine project that enhances Western Sicily with colours and scents that indicate all the island identity expressed in the taste and cultural typicality of the region.
Made with the oldest white grape variety in Sicily, the Inzolia grapes are harvested in mid-September and vinified in purity. The wine ferments in steel at a controlled temperature for at least ten days and ends the ageing with a period of rest in the bottle.
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Terre Siciliane IGT Nerello Mascalese 2021 Inessa
Nerello Mascalese Inessa is produced with pure Nerello Mascalese grapes grown on the slopes of Etna at an average altitude between 350 and 900 meters above sea level
The grape harvest takes place in the first ten days of September. Once transported to the cellar, they undergo a cold pre-fermentation maceration at a temperature between 0 and 4 ° C, lasting 4/6 days. The alcoholic fermentation process follows at a controlled temperature at a maximum of 24 ° C, for 10-14 days, to allow the more frui...
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Terre Siciliane IGT Carricante 2021 Inessa
Carricante Inessa is produced with pure grapes grown on the slopes of Etna and capable of reviving legends and myths of great charm.
The particular combination of lava soils based on ashes and sands and a favorable exposure allow the grapes to exploit the altitude and the strong thermal excursions to gain minerality and the right acidity from the soil. After the harvest of the best grapes, the vinification takes place in steel and the wine is bottled, resting a few months in the bottle before bei...
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Sicilia DOC Nero d'Avola con Leggero Appassimento Lu Meli 2022 Li Ciuri
Li Ciuri's Lu Meli wine is a 100% Nero d'Avola from slightly dried grapes. A riot of colours that are enhanced in a colourful mosaic, "Li Ciuri", the flowers, in the Sicilian dialect, represent a tribute to the terroir of origin, both in the label that recalls the majolica of Caltagirone, and in the name, which weaves an authentic link with Sicily.
The Nero d'Avola grapes are harvested and selected between in September, after having carried out a period of drying on the plants. The clusters are t...
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Sicilia DOC Rosato Lu Meli 2022 Li Ciuri
Li Ciuri's Lu Meli rosé wine is a 100% Nero d'Avola. A riot of colours that are enhanced in a colourful mosaic, "Li Ciuri", the flowers, in the Sicilian dialect, represents a tribute to the terroir of origin, both in the label that recalls the Caltagirone majolica, and in the name, which weaves an authentic link with Sicily.
Nero d'Avola grapes are harvested and selected between late August and early September. The bunches are de-stemmed and vinified in thermo-regulated steel tanks, where the mus...
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Sicilia DOC Nero d'Avola 2022 Li Ciuri
A riot of colours that are enhanced in a colourful mosaic, "Li Ciuri", the flowers, in the Sicilian dialect, represents a tribute to the terroir of origin, both in the label that recalls the majolica of Caltagirone, and in the name, which weaves an authentic link with Sicily.
Nero d'Avola Li Ciuri is a wine that originates in Western Sicily, in the immediate vicinity of Trapani. The harvest of its grapes is strictly manual and is carried out in the first ten days of September. The grapes, arrived...
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Terre Siciliane IGT Zibibbo 2024 Li Ciuri
A riot of colours that are enhanced in a colourful mosaic, "Li Ciuri", the flowers, in the Sicilian dialect, represents a tribute to the terroir of origin, both in the label that recalls the majolica of Caltagirone, and in the name, which weaves an authentic link with Sicily.
A splendid white from 100% Zibibbo grapes, directly from Western Sicily, in the immediate vicinity of Trapani. Its harvest time is at the end of August, while it ferments in steel. Its ageing takes place in steel and for 6 m...
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Terre Siciliane IGT Chardonnay 'A Vanigghia 2024 Li Ciuri
Chardonnay 'A Vanigghia by Li Ciuri is a white wine produced entirely from Chardonnay grapes, grown in sunny Sicily.
The vinification involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness of the grapes, followed by partial aging in wood. This step gives the wine a more complex structure and gives elegant vanilla notes that integrate with the fruity aromas.
On the nose, intense scents of tropical fruit, citrus, white peach and delicate hints of white flowers emerge, enriched by v...
View product pageSicilia DOC Grillo 2024 Li Ciuri
A riot of colours that are enhanced in a colourful mosaic, "Li Ciuri", the flowers, in the Sicilian dialect, represent a tribute to the terroir of origin, both in the label that recalls the majolica of Caltagirone, both in the name, which weaves an authentic bond with Sicily.
A white wine that was born in western Sicily, near Trapani, from pure Grillo grapes. Harvested at the end of August, it ferments for a part of 20% in barrique and for the remainder in steel. Briefly ageing in steel, to then ...
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