wines of sicily

Sicily’s reputation as a food and wine paradise has remained intact for more than 3,000 years.

Beginning with the Greeks, who arrived on the eastern part of Sicily in the 8th century BCE, the idea of methodical grapegrowing practices for the purpose of quality winemaking firmly took root on the island…

As the centuries passed, Phoenicians and Romans traded Sicilian wines based on their power and their distinctive qualities. The best vines were propagated, viticulture developed, and thus Sicilian wines were promoted on and off the island. Today, we see the fruits of these labours.

Each year, natural and sustainable practices in the vineyards are being supported with gentle techniques in the wineries to create the perfect expressions of Sicily’s extraordinary  of grape varieties and territories. By respecting the island’s deep history and committing to modern enological practices, winegrowers continue to rediscover the distinctive characters of some of the most ancient and inimitable wines in the world.

Join our sommeliers on 21st August as we explore the elegant, fresh and distinctive wines from this fascinating region.