Things to do in Sicily, Italy: The Best Wineries & Vineyards

March 27, 2022 Natalie Tallman

Sicily (/ˈsɪsɪli/ SISS-i-lee; Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja], Sicilian: Sicìlia) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is an autonomous region of Italy, in Southern Italy along with surrounding minor islands, officially referred to as Regione Siciliana.
Restaurants in Sicily

1. Gambino Winery

Contrada Petto Dragone SNC, 95015 Linguaglossa, Sicily Italy +39 348 822 0130 [email protected] http://www.vinigambino.it/
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5.0 based on 818 reviews

Gambino Winery

On the eastern side of the Etna volcano, in the woods of the National Park and facing the sea of Taormina, the Gambino vineyards are a pleasure for your senses and for your heart. A Pleasure for your sight, because they represent one of the best models of Etna vineyards of high altitude: in an exclusive natural environment, at 800 meters above sea level, the vineyards lay on sunny and airy terracing that have a breathtaking panorama. A pleasure for your sense of smell, for the unmistakable perfumes of the volcano vegetation. A pleasure for your heart, because the vineyards and wine are great passion that, for over twenty years, involves and guides the Raciti Gambino family.

Reviewed By oceaneyyes - Corona, United States

Set at the foot of Mount Etna, this winery was a great place to sample some excellent Sicilian wines. Along with our tasting, we were served some incredible nibbles (roasted peppers and eggplant, olives, a great selection of cheeses, bread, etc.) We were given several glasses of wine to taste, and each one was delicious. We were told about the history of the family vineyard and the various types of wines that Sicily produces. It was a fantastic visit!

2. Benanti Winery

Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 361, 95029 Viagrande, Sicily Italy +39 095 789 0928 [email protected] http://www.benanti.it
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5.0 based on 140 reviews

Benanti Winery

Benanti. The high profile of Etna. We welcome our guests to our nineteenth-century estate, at the foot of Monte Serra in Viagrande. Our mission is to offer our guests an opportunity to become ambassadors of Etna wines, creating memorable experiences that communicate our territory and its centuries-old traditions via our wines. To do this, we accompany our guests around the estate, up the slope of Mt. Serra — an ancient volcanic cone sewn with vines — to see and touch our centenary vines of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. From the vineyard, we visit our old and majestic Palmento to learn about local customs and the winemaking techniques of our ancestors. Your experience continues in the historical former cellar, which has been transformed into a painting collection room for our selection of oil-on-canvas portraits. The wine & culture experience culminates in one of three guided wine tasting & food pairing programs: *"Get to know Etna" *"Contrade Selection" *"Library Vintages"

Reviewed By katjop - Rochester, United States

(March 2019) This stop was one of the highlights of our two week trip around the island of Sicily. Loved this winery tour where we learned the history of wine making in Sicily and how the business is being transformed since Guiseppi Benanti gave ownership to his two sons. Who grows vineyards on the slopes of one of the most active volcanoes in the world? Those that understand it’s potential for some of the finest wines in Italy and I am sure Benanti is a recognized name in the wine world. The tour and first wine tasting began inside where there are some original wine making equipment. We were served delicious bruschetta with this tasting. After a short walk through the vineyard we sat down for an elegant, 4 course luncheon held in a room surrounded by amazing art. Food was wonderful and wine exceptional. I remember that the Nobellese (sparkling), Nerello Cappuccio Red 2016 (my favorite) and Nerello Mascalese Red 2014 were all excellent. We will definitely return on our next trip to Sicily. I think you need to call ahead for tour.

3. Aziende Agricole Quignones

Corso Vittorio Emanuele 62 Cantina: Contrada Sant'Oliva, 92027, Licata, Sicily Italy +39 0922 773744 [email protected] http://www.quignones.it/
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Aziende Agricole Quignones

The Quignones Farm & Cellar extends on the southern side of the hill of Sant'Oliva, facing the Mediterranean Sea and occupies approximately 100 hectares of land, surrounding Licata (AG). Strategic location, the extensive vegetation, the extraordinary view on the coast of Licata that can be seen from the hill, make a pleasant tasting and a tour of the winery. Lunch and wine tasting.

4. CANTINA MARTINEZ dal 1866

Via Mazara 209, 91025, Marsala, Sicily Italy +39 0923 981050 [email protected] http://www.martinez.it
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5.0 based on 47 reviews

CANTINA MARTINEZ dal 1866

5. Baglio Baiata Alagna

Via Salemi 752 Contrada Amabilina, 91025, Marsala, Sicily Italy +39 331 146 2674 [email protected] http://www.alagnavini.com
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5.0 based on 104 reviews

Baglio Baiata Alagna

The firm is glad to receive groups of tourists for visits of the productive structure and for the tasting of wines and typical products. The tour is an excellent opportunity to see how the local companies produce and market their products. The visits can be carried out in English, German and French. It is compulsory to contact the firm for reservations.

Reviewed By janwouter89 - Shenzhen, China

It a very old winery with an interesting portfolio. It produces very special and local wines such as Marsala, Zibibbo and Nero d’avola. I really enjoyed the experience. I could taste many different wines with local cheese and biscuits. And Antonio is a great host!

6. Cantina Quattrocieli

Ss 119, 91011, Alcamo, Sicily Italy +39 320 338 7039 [email protected] http://www.quattrocieli.it/
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5.0 based on 60 reviews

Cantina Quattrocieli

Reviewed By ValTom1984

We did the Master class experience which includes lunch with typical and local Sicilian products and wine tasting of 3 different red wines! Amazing and truly authentic! We would again like to thank Giuseppe and Valentina for there amazing hospitality. The food and wine are incredible. If you want a small and intermit young winery this is the one for you.

7. Amodeo's Farm - Olive Oil Producers in Sicily

Contrada Piana, 92010 Montevago, Sicily Italy +39 338 946 5597 [email protected] http://www.amodeosfarm.com
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Amodeo's Farm - Olive Oil Producers in Sicily

Olive Oil Experience ... Reception in our old country house of '68 with exposure of old things and equipments. Visit olive grove and harvesting technique Guided olive oil tasting Visit Frantoio. Visit to the ruins of Montevago and old center promenade. Breakfast, lunch, and Typical products tastings ... ricotta, Pane cunzatu, olives, cheese, etc...

Reviewed By cklavigne

We had a wonderful time at Amodeo's Farm and highly recommend booking this activity! We were greeted at our car by the two sweetest pups and from there Frank welcomed us as if we were his own family. Frank taught us so much about the olive oil process - from growing the trees, picking the olives, actually making the oil, and finally to tasting the many different flavors of the olive oil. Gina was an amazing cook and we can safely say we've never eaten so much food in one sitting and it was all delicious! Thank you Frank and Gina! This was truly a unique experience that we'll never forget.

8. Cantine Tornatore

SP7ii, 2, 95012, Castiglione di Sicilia, Sicily Italy +39 095 713 1576 http://www.tornatorewine.com/index.php/it/
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Cantine Tornatore

Reviewed By 631lucy - Singapore, Singapore

Beautiful quiet location on the hillside of Etna While it’s a relatively young vineyard, the wine from both Tornatore and Corranco is fabulous The tour is informative and professional and the tasting (accompanied with local produce) is great . Definitely recommend.

9. Donnafugata

Via Sebastiano Lipari 18, 91025, Marsala, Sicily Italy +39 0923 724245 [email protected] http://visit.donnafugata.it/it/cantine/marsala
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4.5 based on 451 reviews

Donnafugata

Imagination, knowledge and deep roots. The Donnafugata wines are a passionate interpretation of Sicily and its sensorial universe. Donnafugata was created in Sicily by an enterprising family with 160 years’ experience in premium wines. The adventure began in the Rallo family’s historic cellars in Marsala in 1983 and at its Contessa Entellina vineyards in the heart of western Sicily. In 1989 Donnafugata arrived on the island of Pantelleria, starting to produce naturally sweet wines.

10. Cantine Florio

Via Vincenzo Florio 1, 91025, Marsala, Sicily Italy +39 0923 781111 [email protected] http://www.duca.it
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4.5 based on 1,181 reviews

Cantine Florio

30 km from Trapani, looking out towards the sea of Marsala, the Florio Wine Cellars fascinate visitors from all over the world with the beauty and tranquillity that reigns between their ancient naves, where Florio’s wines mature in silence. Built in volcanic tuff stone by Vincenzo Florio in 1833, the Florio Cellars invites the visitor to explore its extraordinary atmosphere, here history, architecture, modernity and design blend to offer a journey in an exclusive and astonishing world that thrills even the most expert wine-tourist. A new way of conceiving the wine cellars’ functions also means that this is no longer only the birthplace of unique wines like Florio’s Marsalas, Passitos and Liqueurs, but also welcomes visitors to conferences, exhibitions and tasting events. The magnificent barrel chambers, the two innovative Experiential Tasting Rooms, the spectacular Terrazza Florio and the elegant Wine Shop are all waiting for you, to offer you an unforgettably experience...

Reviewed By corinne292 - Geneva, Switzerland

In 1773, a shipwreck forced an English merchant called John Woodhouse to land at Marsala. Business dismissed the tempest : he sent 52 pipes (i.e. around 20.000 l.) of wine to Liverpool, adding some more alcohol to the barrels, well aware of the English sweet tooth for madera, sherry or port. Vincenzo Florio was the first Italian to try his luck, so well that his family was later invited to Queen Victoria's funeral. All that and much more told by an incredibly energetic 38 yr young Italian lady, both charming and ruthless. She knows... Impressive winery tour, with a final degustation of four different wines & more in small bowls (15€) and a dazzling boutique.

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