Italian Wine from the Region of Sicily

Region of Sicilia

  • About Sicily Italy
    Sicily has more vineyards than any other Italian region, competing with Apulia (Puglia) for first place as the largest wine producer. Sicilian grapes play a large role in creating dessert wines, which require a higher concentration of grape.

Chardonnay Sicilia IGT

Chardonnay Sicilia IGT
$19.98
Rocca Dei Pupi
L'Orocolato

This wine is known by the name "L'Orocolato" which translates to "Flowing Gold" like the golden lava flowing from Mt. Etna volcano on the island of Sicily.

Chardonnay has a long history in Italy and was re-introduced by the French in the 16th century to support their regional wine production. Over the centuries, the grape has developed its own distinct characteristics in the rich volcanic soil of Sicily. Today, it is Italy's 4th most widely planted white wine grape.

  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Sicily
  • District: Naro
  • Vintage: 2007 IGT                                                     Indicazione Geografica Tipica

Winemaker: Rocca Dei Pupi

Chardonnay di Sicilia IGT

Chardonnay di Sicilia IGT
$14.98
Vintage Lasorda
Gold Medal Collection

A distinctive and incredible Chardonnay and one of the renowned jewels of Sicilian wines.

The Gold Medal Collection of Lasorda Italian wines represents the Gold Medal that Team USA won at the 2000 Olympic Games coached by Tommy Lasorda. On the label, the Lasorda Vintage logo is a representation of Tommy's Hall of Fame ring he received in 1997 with a diamond baseball in the center.

Award Winning Wine

  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Sicily
  • District: Giarre
  • Vintage: 2006
    IGT                                                     
    Indicazione Geografica Tipica

Winemaker: il Poggiale di Tenute Borghi

Grillo di Sicilia IGT

Grillo di Sicilia IGT
$14.98

Borghi

A traditional style southern Italian white wine and 2nd most popular white wine of Sicily.

Grillo, which is a robust and hearty grape grows mainly in the hot and dry western region of Sicily, and is known locally as "Riddu" by the farmers who cultivate the rich volcanic soil of the island.

  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Sicily
  • District: Giarre
  • Vintage: 2006 IGT                                                                  Indicazione Geografica Tipica

Winemaker: Cantine Borghi

Syrah Sicilia IGT

Syrah Sicilia IGT
$19.98
Rocca Dei Pupi
Lago Nero
 
Lago Nero translates to "black lake" which is a feature in the area of Sicily where this wine is produced.
 
Sicilian Syrah is recognized globally for its magnificent character and flavors and is primarily used to produce powerful red wines, which enjoy great popularity in the marketplace, relatively often under the synonym Shiraz.
  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Sicily
  • District: Naro
  • Vintage: 2007
    IGT
    Indicazione Geografica Tipica 

Winemaker: Rocca Dei Pupi

Merlot di Sicilia IGT

Merlot di Sicilia IGT
$15.98

Borghi

The Merlot grape was introduced to Sicily in the 16th century and mainly grown to support French wine production. It is now highly sought after and a premiere southern Italian red wine.
 
Merlot grows throughout Sicily and is known as "il Sannino" by farmers and vintners of the region. Today, Merlot grapes grown in the south and the wines they produce have taken on their own special characteristics and quickly become a much talked about value throughout the world.
  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Sicily
  • District: Giarre
  • Vintage: 2008
    IGT
    Indicazione Gepgrafica Tipica

Winemaker: Tenute Borghi

Nero d'Avola di Sicilia IGT

Nero d'Avola di Sicilia IGT
$15.98

Borghi

One of Italy's most important agricultural products, Nero d'Avola is the #1 grape grown on the island, and the popular grape and undisputed gem of Sicilian wine making.

Besides being the #1 grape of Sicily, by annual harvest volume Nero d'Avola is the most grown grape in the world.

  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Sicily
  • District: Giarre
  • Vintage: 2006
    IGT
    Indicazione Geografica Tipica 

Winemaker: Tenute Borghi

Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT

Nero d'Avola Sicilia IGT
$19.98
Rocca Dei Pupi
 
Nero d'Avola is Sicily’s most important grape and one of Italy's most important indigenous varieties.

Named after Avola, a small town in the far south of Sicily, "The Black Grape of Avola" and its wines are compared to new world Shirazes, with sweet tannins and plum or peppery flavors. 
  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Sicily 
  • District: Naro
  • Vintage: 2003
    IGT
    Indicazione Geografica Tipica  

Winemaker: Rocca Dei Pupi

Syrah di Sicilia IGT

Syrah di Sicilia IGT
$15.98
Borghi
 
Syrah, or Shiraz as it is also known in Sicily, is considered a "new trend" varietal of southern Italy that has become highly sought after in recent years.

The Syrah grape which is relatively new to Sicily and was first introduced to the island and southern regions of Italy to support French wine production back in the 16th century. The grape, and Syrah wines produced in Sicily have now become highly regarded as premiere southern Italian red wines.

  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Sicily
  • District: Giarre
  • Vintage: 2006
    IGT
    Indicazione Geografica Tipica     

Winemaker: Tenute Borghi