Red Wines

Sicily

The red wines of Sicily combine intensity, character, and millenary tradition. From the full-bodied and fruity Nero d’Avola DOC to refined Frappato and Nerello Mascalese, as well as other native varieties, each glass tells a story of land, history, and passion. Perfect with meats, typical Sicilian dishes, and aged cheeses, Sicily’s reds offer authentic and memorable wine experiences.

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Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC Selynus 2025 - Urso

€6.60

-24% 2024 13% 0,75 lt

Syrah Terre Siciliane IGT 2024 - Cusumano

€7.50~~€9.90~~

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2023 14% 0,75 lt

Syrah Terre Siciliane IGT Principe di Granatey 2023 - Colomba Bianca

€7.90

Altavilla della Corte Syrah Firriato 2023 on Offer

2020 13.5% 0,75 lt

Syrah Terre Siciliane IGT Altavilla della Corte 2023 - Firriato

€11.50

2024 14% 0,75 lt

Etna Rosso DOC 2024 - Cottanera

€19.60

2023 13% 0,75 lt

Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC 2023 - Cusumano

€9.90

-6% 2022 13% 0,75 lt

Merlot Terre Siciliane IGT 2022 - Cusumano

€7.42~~€7.90~~

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Noto Rosso 2016 di Tenuta Zisola al prezzo migliore

2016 13% 0,75 lt

Sicilia Noto Rosso DOC Zisola 2016 - Tenuta Zisola

€13.50

2016 14.5% 0,75 lt

Benuara Sicilia DOC 2016 - Cusumano

€13.90

Etna Rosso Planeta 2024 at a Discounted Price

2024 13% 0,75 lt

Etna Rosso DOC 2024 - Planeta

€19.90

2024 14.5% 0,75 lt

Etna Rosso DOC 2024 - Idda

€39.00

Le Sabbie dell'Etna Rosso Firriato 2021 Discounted

2022 14% 0,75 lt

Etna Rosso DOC Le Sabbie dell'Etna 2022 - Firriato

€15.50

2020 14% 0,75 lt

Merlot Terre Siciliane IGT 2021 - Cantine Fina

€11.90

-7% Box 0,75 lt

Etna Rosso Box Degustazione [6 bot]

€186.00~~€199.00~~

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Rosso di Rossi Sicilia DOC Bayamore Amabile 2023 di Firriato in offerta speciale

2023 0.14 0,75 lt

Rosso di Rossi Sicilia DOC Bayamore Amabile 2023 - Firriato

€11.90

Sant'Agostino Rosso Baglio Soria Firriato 2018 on Sale

2020 14% 0,75 lt

SantAgostino Rosso Baglio Soria Sicilia IGT 2020 - Firriato

€16.90

Pithos Rosso Vittoria COS 2022 a prezzo scontato

2022 12.5% 0,75 lt

Pithos Rosso Vittoria DOC 2022 - COS

€21.90

2019 13% 0,75 lt

Syrah Sicilia DOC Fosnuri 2019 - Cusumano

€49.95

Firriato Etna Rosso Cavanera Rovo delle Coturnie Scontato su Etilika

2020 14% 0,75 lt

Etna Rosso DOC Cavanera Rovo delle Coturnie 2020 - Firriato

€27.50

Etna Rosso Tornatore 2021 in vendita online

2020 13% 0,75 lt

Etna Rosso DOC 2021 - Tornatore

€20.90

2016 14.5% 0,75 lt

Perricone Sicilia DOC Ribeca 2016 - Firriato

€27.50

Sensazione di Lava vino rosso di Azienda Agricola Sciara

2022 13% 0,75 lt

Sensazione di Lava Terre Siciliane Rosso IGT 2022 – Azienda Agricola Sciara

€69.00

Etna Rosso San Lorenzo Girolamo Russo 2022 on Sale

2022 14.5% 0,75 lt

Etna Rosso DOC San Lorenzo 2022 - Girolamo Russo

€70.00

Etna Rosso Feudo Girolamo Russo 2021on Sale Online

2020 14.5% 0,75 lt

Etna Rosso DOC Feudo 2021 - Girolamo Russo

€59.90

Why Sicilian reds tell the story of an island of great contrasts

Sicily is today one of Italy's most interesting regions for red wine lovers, offering completely different styles within the same territory: from the warm, full reds of the island's hotter areas to the elegant, almost northern interpretations born on the slopes of Etna, where altitude and volcanic soils radically change the wine's character.

Nero d'Avola, Etna Rosso, and Cerasuolo di Vittoria: the territories of Sicily's reds

Nero d'Avola is the island's most widespread and identity-defining red grape, grown almost everywhere, giving full, soft wines with ripe fruit. In southeastern Sicily, between the provinces of Ragusa and Caltanissetta, Nero d'Avola meets Frappato, a lighter, more aromatic grape, in Sicily's only DOCG, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, a blend combining structure and freshness. On the slopes of Europe's most famous volcano, meanwhile, Etna Rosso DOC is made mainly from Nerello Mascalese, grown on volcanic soils and often in bush-trained vineyards, giving paler, taut, savoury wines organised into individual "contrade" (crus) somewhat comparable to Burgundian crus.

From warm Nero d'Avola to taut Etna Rosso: the styles of Sicily's reds

Varietal Nero d'Avola offers a full, generous style with dark ripe fruit and soft tannin, often enriched by a brief passage in wood. Cerasuolo di Vittoria, thanks to Frappato, adds freshness and a fruitier, spicier profile while still keeping body. Etna Rosso, by contrast, represents the region's opposite extreme: a paler-coloured wine with lively acidity, fine tannin, and notes closer to great mountain reds than to traditional southern Italian wines, especially in Riserva versions with more ageing.

At the table with Sicilian reds: pairings that work

Nero d'Avola naturally accompanies grilled red meats, meat rolls, and aged cheeses like caciocavallo. Cerasuolo di Vittoria pairs well with pasta alla Norma, caponata, and medium-structured dishes. The more delicate Etna Rosso finds its ideal pairing with mushrooms, roasted vegetable dishes, or flavourful white meats, while the more structured Riservas also hold up to heartier meat dishes.

Which Sicilian red to choose, depending on the occasion

For an everyday meal with Mediterranean character, a Nero d'Avola remains the most natural choice. For an occasion calling for a balance of structure and freshness, Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG offers a good compromise. Anyone seeking a more elegant, vertical red, capable of surprising even a knowledgeable wine lover, will find their discovery in Etna Rosso, especially a single-contrada bottling.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Etna Rosso so different from other Sicilian reds?

The altitude, strong temperature swings, and volcanic soils on Etna's slopes favour slower grape ripening, giving paler, fresher, taut wines compared to reds from the island's hotter areas.

What is Cerasuolo di Vittoria?

It's Sicily's only DOCG, a blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato produced in the southeast of the island, combining the former's structure with the latter's aromatic freshness.

What are Etna's "contrade"?

They are the individual vineyard areas that make up the volcano's territory, each with its own microclimate and soil composition, capable of giving wines with distinct characteristics even a few hundred metres apart.

Can Frappato be made as a varietal wine?

Yes, varietal Frappato bottlings exist, generally lighter, fruitier, and more easy-drinking than Cerasuolo di Vittoria, where it's instead blended with Nero d'Avola.