SICILY

ITALY SICILY

3,000 Years of Winemaking

Sicily's wines reflect a synergy between time-proven traditions and modern advances. The 100,000-plus hectares of vineyards are planted with a mix of unique local vines and internationally recognized varieties. The wines of Sicilia DOC and IGP Terre Siciliane are produced across the island lead by Grillo and Lucidio (Catarratto) for white and Nero d’Avola and Frappato for red wines. The vines grown on the volcanic soils of Etna DOC, an appellation on Sicily’s east coast, produce wine that is revered for its enticing minerality. Here the star varieties of Carricante and Nerello Mascalese are recognized for their ability to make world class wine. The island’s sole DOCG (the highest classification permitted in Italy) Cerasuolo di Vittoria is produced from a blend of Nero d’Avola and Frappato which must be aged for 8 months before release.