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Sicily is Italy's southernmost region, and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For more than 2500 years Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been a significant center of Mediterranean viniculture, although the reputation and style of its wines has changed significantly over that time. Although once famous for sweet Muscats (e.g. Pantelleria), and later fortified Marsala, the island's best known wines are now its dry table wines produced under the regional IGT title, Terre Siciliane.

The key grape varieties used in Sicilian viticulture are a combination of 'native' varieties (those historically cultivated on the island) and newer, more fashionable imports. Nero d’Avola and Catarratto are the most important natives, occupying 16% and 32% of Sicily’s vineyard area respectively in 2008. The sheer volume of Catarratto juice created each year means much of it is shipped to cooler Italian wine regions, where it is used to increase the body and weight of otherwise thin, over-acidic wines. A large proportion of what remains on the island is used to make Marsala, for which it is joined by the white varieties Grillo and Inzolia. Although less famous than Marsala, another sweet wine of significance to the island is Moscato di Pantelleria, the Moscato grape in question being Muscat of Alexandria.

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Baglio Di Grisi Aria Bianco

R 255.00

Baglio Di Grisi Aria Bianco is made from Chardonnay grapes from Sicily. Golden yellow colour with greenish highlights, it has intense aromas of peaches, flowers and citrus fruit. On the...

Baglio Di Grisi Nero d'Avola

R 290.00

Baglio Di Grisi Nero d'Avola is made from Nero d’Avola grapes from Sicily. Deep red with an intense bouquet of ripe black cherry and fresh red berry fruits. Intense on...

Baglio Di Grisi Syrah

R 285.00

Baglio Di Grisi Syrah is made from Syrah grapes from Sicily. Deep ruby-red with violet hues, delicate cherry and raspberry, liquorice and candied fruit on the nose, soft tannins, minerality...

Cellaro Nero d'Avola Nerello Mascalese Due Lune

R 550.00

Cellaro Nero d'Avola Nerello Mascalese Due Lune is fragrant on the nose, with overtones of red fruit, ripe blackberry, oriental spices, pink pepper and leather. On the palate, warm with...

Cellaro Nero d'Avola Organico Vanità

R 345.00

Cellaro Nero d'Avola Organico Vanità is a deep ruby red colour with faint purple hues. Red cherries, blueberries, wild herbs, liquorice, dried rose petals, spices, dark chocolate and coffee on...

Fantini Pinot Grigio

R 300.00

Fantini Pinot Grigio is a classic wine reinterpreted to reflect Sicily’s enticing exuberance. Complex on the nose with fruity and herbal aromas and hints of vanilla and nutmeg. On the...

Monte Pietroso Bianco Sicilia (1.5 Litre)

R 230.00

Bianco Sicilia is the result of the fusion between Catarratto, Sicily’s great traditional grape variety, and Chardonnay, prince of the international grape varieties. This union creates a modern wine, fresh...

Monte Pietroso Nero d'Avola Sicilia (1.5 Litre)

R 230.00

Nero d'Avola Sicilia is a warm and intense dry red wine, made from ancient native Sicilian grapes of Nero d'Avola. A clean, fruity style, ideal for sharing with friends over...

Pellegrino Dry Marsala Superiore S.O.M.

R 370.00

Pellegrino Dry Marsala Superiore S.O.M. wine made from traditional Sicilian grape varieties. This dry Marsala is aged for two years in oak barrels. Brand: Pellegrino Description: Marsala Vintages Available: N.V....

Pellegrino Sweet Marsala Superiore Garibaldi

R 370.00

Pellegrino Sweet Marsala Superiore Garibaldi is fortified wine made from traditional Sicilian grape varieties. Aged for two years in oak barrels. Brand: Pellegrino Description: Marsala Vintages Available: N.V. Country, Region:...

Rapitala Nero d'Avola Le Maioliche

R 230.00

Rapitala Nero d'Avola is a top example of this variety made entirely of Nero d'Avola grapes from hills around Camporeale in Sicily. Medium to full-bodied wine with plums and dark...

Renzo Masi Il Bastardo Rosso Italiano

R 250.00

Renzo Masi Il Bastardo is to be enjoyed for its up-front fruity profile. Intense and fruity notes of strawberry and cherry on the nose. Lush blackberry and pomegranate on the...