Sicily
Sicily
Benanti 2013 Pietra Marina Etna Bianco Superiore
Italian White
Orange blossom and ripe apple rise from an intense, complex nose. The palate is dry and distinctly mineral, with high acidity and saline detail giving the fruit a taut, elegant shape. Long lees ageing contributes depth without softening the wine's volcanic precision. The finish is persistent and savoury, leaving anise, almond, ripe apple and a clear impression of sea-breeze salinity.
Florio 2020 VecchioFlorio Marsala Superiore Sweet
Italian Fortified
Amber in colour with bright caramel tones, this opens on raisins, vanilla and dried fruit. The palate is warm and rounded, with a generous texture balanced by the wine's savoury fortified character. Barrel ageing brings quiet depth without obscuring the fruit, while the sweetness remains measured and composed. It finishes with lingering raisin, dried fruit, vanilla and a gentle echo of caramel.
Tenuta di Castellaro 2020 Bianco Porticello
Italian White
Green apple and crisp citrus lead, joined by fresh herbs, white flowers and a subtle iodine note. The palate is bright and finely textured, with lively acidity carrying lemon peel and crunchy green fruit. A continuous saline line gives the wine shape and keeps its aromatic character precise. Dry and poised, it closes with mineral freshness, soft spice and a clean, persistent maritime finish.
Tenuta di Castellaro 2019 Bianco Pomice
Italian White
Citrus and field flowers open, followed by ripe orchard fruit, cedar and a measured almond note. The palate is broad and finely textured, with fresh acidity and a distinct saline mineral line carrying the fruit. Orange pith and pear add definition through the centre, while white pepper brings gentle lift. Dry and persistent, it finishes with citrus, sweet almond and a long volcanic-mineral edge.
Passopisciaro Contrada Chiappemacine Terre Siciliane Rosso
Italian Red
Dark cherry and fig lead, joined by plum, fragrant herbs and a clear note of white pepper. The palate is medium-bodied and firmly shaped, with fine tannins bringing grip and tension around the ripe fruit. Smoky mineral tones and savoury spice add definition through the middle, while fresh acidity keeps the texture lively. Focused rather than heavy, it finishes with lingering cherry, marjoram and a stony volcanic edge.
Alta Mora 2017 Etna Bianco Carricante 1.5 L
Italian White
Yellow pear and fresh apricot open with lemon zest, wild sage and a flinty mineral note. The palate is lean and energetic, with bright acidity giving the fruit a clean, snappy shape. Crushed herbs and graphite add savoury definition through the middle, while the magnum format gives the wine a generous presence at the table. The finish is persistent and precise, lingering on citrus, stone fruit and cool mineral detail.
Palari 2016 Faro
Italian Red
Black fruit, forest berries and cassis meet smoke, tar, leather and a restrained note of toasted wood. The palate is broad and savoury, with delicate fruit carried by notable freshness rather than weight alone. Firm, fine tannins and steady acidity give the wine a dry, structured shape, while liquorice and mineral detail build through a long, balanced finish with a distinctly saline edge.
Donnafugata 2016 Fragore Contrada Montelaguardia Etna Rosso DOC
Italian Red
Marasca cherry, raspberry and black-skinned berries lead a layered nose, joined by Mediterranean herbs, liquorice, tobacco and exotic spice. The palate is elegant and firmly structured, with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity carrying the fruit through espresso, flint and a light forest-floor note. The finish is long, savoury and distinctly mineral. Decant before serving with duck, grilled ribs, mushroom dishes or a rich lentil stew.
Agrosan Amaro dell’Etna
Italian Liqueur
Bitter orange and liquorice lead a layered Sicilian amaro, supported by rhubarb, dried herbs and a gently earthy root note. An infusion of herbs, fruits, roots and flowers gives the palate breadth, while the original recipe keeps sweetness and bitterness in composed balance. Vanilla and a faint cocoa tone soften the middle before orange peel and spicy rhubarb return on the finish. Serve neat, over ice or as a structured herbal modifier in cocktails.
Benanti 2017 Contrada Cavaliere Etna Bianco
Italian White
Orange blossom and ripe apple lead, with anise, almond and a stony volcanic note adding depth. The palate is dry, mineral and precise, carrying fresh orchard fruit through pleasant acidity to a long, aromatic finish. Serve well chilled with grilled fish, shellfish, vegetable pasta or lightly seasoned poultry.
Epicuro 2025 Terre Siciliane Pinot Grigio
Italian White
Citrus peel, green apple and ripe pear open the nose, joined by a light floral note. The palate is crisp and lively, with peach, lemon zest and bright orchard fruit carried by refreshing acidity. A subtle mineral edge keeps the dry finish clean and precise, making this an easy match for seafood or summer salads.
Tornatore 2023 Etna Bianco
Italian White
Carricante from Etna's northern slope gives this white a bright, mineral profile, with green apple, grapefruit, white peach and aromatic herbs. The palate is dry and lively, balancing juicy acidity with a saline finish and gentle lees texture. Serve chilled with shellfish, grilled fish, citrus-dressed vegetables or fresh cheeses.
Tornatore 2021 Etna Rosso
Italian Red
Pale ruby in the glass, this Etna Rosso layers sour cherry and small red berries with herbs, spice and a distinctly savoury mineral edge. Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio bring freshness and fine tannins, while time in large oak rounds the palate without obscuring the fruit. Serve with roast poultry, pork, mushrooms or tomato-based pasta.
Donnafugata Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria
Italian Dessert
Planeta NV Etna Brut Metodo Classico
Italian Sparkling
Delicate flowers and bright citrus rise through refined, persistent bubbles. The palate is soft yet mineral, with lemon and passion fruit carried by a fresh, finely textured mousse. Mediterranean herbs shape the finish, adding savoury definition to the generous fruit, volcanic drive, length and clarity.
Crudo 2024 Organic Catarratto Zibibbo Terre Siciliane
Italian White
Pear, peach and melon are joined by aromatic tropical fruit and a light floral lift. The palate is gently rounded, with enough acidity to keep the ripe fruit clear and refreshing. A soft, lightly off-dry impression carries into the clean finish. Serve well chilled with seafood, salads, mild curries or spicy Asian dishes.
Feudo Maccari 2023 Olli Grillo
Italian White
Elios 2021 Modus Bibendi Grillo
Italian White
Citrus and white flowers lead, with a light Mediterranean herbal note adding freshness and definition. The palate is dry, medium-bodied and balanced, carrying lemon, subtle spice and a gently saline edge into a clean finish. Bright and quietly textural, it works well with grilled fish, shellfish, fennel or fresh cheeses.
Elios 2021 Modus Bibendi Bianco Macerato
Italian White
Burnished orange-gold in the glass, with candied fruit, apricot, orange peel and brown spice. The palate is structured and textural, its light skin tannin and gentle astringency balanced by lively acidity and a fresh herbal lift. Complex but approachable, it suits roast squash, spiced poultry, firm cheese or savoury grain dishes.
Frank Cornelissen 2017 Munjebel Rosso
Italian Red
Smoke, graphite and truffle meet wild black berries and molten chocolate on a deep, compelling nose. The palate is full and enveloping, layering blackberry, crushed black raspberry, liquorice and grilled herbs over velvety tannins. Tangy acidity and a lingering mineral note keep the richness precise. Decant and serve with venison, grilled beef, lamb shoulder or earthy mushroom dishes.