White Sicily

Bianco Sicilia - The best white wines of Sicily

Sicily is one of Italy's most renowned regions for producing excellent white wines, thanks to its Mediterranean climate and fertile volcanic soil. On this page, you'll find a selection of the best Sicilian white wines, perfect for pairing with Sicilian cuisine or enjoyed on their own as an aperitif. Read on to discover the different appellations and the producers you shouldn't miss.

The most renowned denominations for Bianco Sicilia

- Grillo - a native white grape variety grown primarily in the Marsala area. It produces fresh, mineral wines.

- Inzolia - another white grape variety typical of western Sicily. Elegant and fruity wines.

- Catarratto - the most widespread white grape in Sicily. It produces wines with a smooth, rounded flavor.

- Carricante - grown on the Etna volcano, it produces mineral and acidic wines.

- Malvasia - aromatic grape that produces fruity and spicy wines.

- Nero d'Avola - main Sicilian red grape also used in some rosés.

The best production areas

- Marsala - Renowned above all for the wine of the same name, but it also produces excellent dry whites with Grillo and Inzolia grapes.

- Etna - A volcanic area that gives the wines unique mineral notes. Carricante is the main grape.

- Vittoria - An area known for its Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, but also for its fresh white Frappato wines.

- Pantelleria - Island famous for its Passito wines but also for its aromatic white wines made from Zibibbo grapes.

The best producers of Bianco Sicilia

- Planeta - A leading company, it produces excellent white wines from native grapes throughout Sicily.

- Tasca d'Almerita - Historic cellar, great whites from Inzolia and Sauvignon grapes.

- Feudo Maccari - A small, quality winery producing wines from Grillo and Catarratto grapes.

- Tenuta delle Terre Nere - High-quality Etna wines with Carricante.

- Florio - Historic Marsala winery, white wines from Inzolia and Grillo.

Recommended pairings with Bianco Sicilia wines

- Fish and seafood appetizers
- Pasta with seafood or vegetables
- Seafood or fish soups
- White meat
- Fresh cheeses
- Sicilian pastry shop

Where to buy the best Sicilian white wines

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