Top 100 wines of Sicily - Page 6
Discover the top 100 best wines of Sicily as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Sicily and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Major qualitative renewal. Sunny, expressive reds: fleshy, spicy Nero d'Avola (black cherry, blackberry, liquorice), fine, mineral Nerello Mascalese on Etna (recalls Pinot Noir), light, crisp Frappato in Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG. Lively, saline whites: Catarratto, fat, iodised Grillo, taut Carricante, floral Inzolia. Amber, walnutty fortified Marsala.
107,000 Mediterranean ha, volcanic soils in the east. Sun wines, regained elegance and freshness.
Rich, structured dry whites with a pale golden robe, an ample palate and moderate acidity, with signature aromas of almond (hallmark), yellow fruits (pear, peach), white flowers (acacia) and saline marine notes. Sunny Mediterranean profile. Essential component of traditional Marsala, Sicilian dry whites and star of Ansonica Costa dell'Argentario DOC in Tuscany. Autochthonous Sicilian variety, also called Ansonica in Tuscany.
wines from the region of Sicily go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of magic marinade (for shrimps, scallops, fish...), vegan leek and tofu quiche or smoked salmon and lemon cake.