Italy — wine

Sicily

Italy's largest wine region, transformed from bulk wine producer to quality powerhouse. Native varieties — Nero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese, Grillo, Catarratto, Zibibbo — thrive on volcanic soils and sun-drenched terraces. The Etna DOC is Sicily's most celebrated sub-zone.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Outstanding vintage; Nero d'Avola and Grillo showed exceptional concentration and freshness across the island.
2021 Elegant, balanced vintage; coastal whites particularly successful with excellent aromatic precision.
2020 Classic Sicilian conditions; Marsala and Zibibbo passito wines of extraordinary richness.
2019 Benchmark vintage with ideal ripeness and acid balance across all varieties.
2018 Good vintage; Nero d'Avola from the south showed the most character and depth.