Seemingly floating in the Mediterranean, the volcanic island of Pantelleria lies 62 miles southwest of Sicily and 37 miles east of Tunisia. The islands’ five thousand Sicilian inhabitants, mainly farmers and fishermen, manage to live here self-sufficiently. Of course, with the exception of crucial drinking water and paper goods imports. Throughout history, natives have cleverly […]
The Evolution of Sicily’s Marsala Wines
An important port city on Sicily’s west coast, Marsala is synonymous with a wine its people did not exactly create. While the grapes are native to the island, the winemaker responsible for starting Marsala’s wine industry is not. The evolution of Sicily’s Marsala wines is as interesting as the nectar it produces. A melting pot […]
Boutique Wines From The Aeolian Islands and Messina
Named for Aeolus, the Greek keeper of the wind, the volcanic Aeolian Islands lie off the coast of northeastern Sicily. Rich soils foster citrus groves, olives, capers, and vineyards on the largest islands of Salina and Lipari. Nearby, on Sicily’s mainland, viticulture zones surrounding Messina also make delicious and dynamic wines. With easy access to […]
Top Wines of Vittoria and Southern Sicily
Sicily’s abundance of delicious local wines makes it easy to overlook some interesting, yet less famous varietals. Only one hour from Catania, the ancient Greek city of Syracuse is a perfect home base to explore the viticulture area of Noto. While on the opposite coast, Baroque cities like Modica and Ragusa put you right in […]
A Guide To Sicily’s Best Wine Regions and Grapes
With nearly 300,000 acres under vine, Sicily has more vineyards than any other region in Italy. Forever an important center of viticulture, inhabitants have produced wine on the island since Magna Grecia. However, alongside its Greek heritage, Sicily’s proximity only 100 miles from Africa has significantly influenced its communities and agriculture. In particular, Arabic culture is still […]
The Native Wines of Campania, Italy
Once an important part of Magna Grecia, Campania has been home to many early European settlements and noblemen. Today, Mount Vesuvius stands as a reminder of Campania’s grand past. Less than six miles east of Naples, the volcano’s 79 AD eruption buried and preserved the city of Pompeii. The resulting ruins showcase Southern Italy’s heritage, […]
Calabria’s Wine Revolution
Calabria, affectionately known as Italy’s toe, is one of the most ancient and wild regions. With half of its land covered in mountains, most of life revolves around its warmer coastal zones and hilly agricultural areas. Citrus orchards and a variety of nut trees do well in the more Mediterranean weather and hilly lands. Calabria: […]
Basilicata’s Volcanic Italian Wines
Unknown to many travelers, Basilicata quietly sits between Calabria and Puglia in Southern Italy. Limited transportation, mountainous terrain, and a small coastline have isolated the region. Seemingly uninviting, Basilicata actually boasts incredible sites and unique culture. Ancient villages, like the UNESCO city of Matera, along with Basilicata’s volcanic Italian wines, namely Aglianico del Vulture, have […]
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