Wines from Sicily

Rich ruby-violet colour, very clear and intense bouquet with strong notes of dark fruit and a hint of violets. Juicy, fresh with lots of ripe berry fruit on the palate. Round, supple and dense with a fruity, savoury final, preferably served slightly chilled. SUPERIORE.DE

"A juicy and tangy nero d’avola with red berry and orange peel aromas and flavors, light tannins and a fruity finish. Just the right amount of tannins to keep it lively. From organically grown grapes." James Suckling

Intense, bright lemon yellow colour. It caresses the nose and palate with aromatic floral notes and yellow-fleshed fruit with traces of minty freshness. Full of energy, with vigour and expressiveness right to the finish, this clear and balanced white wine from the trendy Sicilian Grillo variety offers exemplary value. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, pronounced straw yellow colour. Pleasant with a delicate nose of yellow peach and white flowers, with a hint of marzipan underneath. Clear and light-footed on the palate, animating acidity, beautiful drinking flow through to the finish." Falstaff

The Nero d'Avola grapes come from vines up to 30 years old in the Noto region. Animating, delicately fruity notes of peach, pineapple and raspberry. Round, full and wonderfully drinky on the palate, with beautiful, medium-ripe fruit, flavour and a cool, fresh and salty final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, medium old rose colour. Delicate bouquet of fresh wild berries and citrus fruit, spicy-creamy notes on the finish. Silky texture and soft fruit on the palate, pleasantly juicy final." Falstaff

Perfect Sicilian white wine with bestseller status: light and excellently balanced with very delicate acidity. Straw yellow in colour, the aromas are delicate and fruity, with light notes of apple, sliced lemon and banana. Pleasant, clean flavour that finishes with juicy citrus tones and a hint of young mango. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sweetly floral, the 2023 Bianco Regaleali impresses with its lifted bouquet of chamomile, yellow apples and confectionery spice. It’s soft and round with a core of zesty acidity to balance. Crisp orchard fruits cascade throughout while hints of candied lime and liquid stone resonate. The 2023 finishes remarkably fresh, potent and long. Very nice." Vinous

The name of this powerful, aromatic white wine comes from the Arabic, which means "lush garden on a ventilated plateau". Strong straw yellow colour with light green inclusions. Violets, elderflower, orange peel and apricot on the nose. On the palate, the fragrance merges with a full potpourri of notes of apricot, pineapple and almonds. A very fruity Catarratto with substance. SUPERIORE.DE

Countless lush roses from all over the world grow on the Regaleali estate. This fragrant rosato is a tribute to the roses of Regaleali. Brilliant colour, fruity aroma of strawberries, cherries and mulberries, rich and spicy flavour, fresh, with a certain minerality and a pleasant sapidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright cherry orange, sparkling. Smells of vanilla pod, sugared raspberries and cherries on the nose, with a slight hazelnut cream aftertaste. On the palate with a fine fruit melt and well-integrated acidity, slightly noticeable tannins and a savoury, slightly bitter finish with amarena cherries." Falstaff

"The 2023 Regaleali Le Rose is 100% Nerello Mascalese. It emanates a pretty blend of white strawberry, mint leaf and wet stone. This is zesty and full of energy, with brisk acidity that propels its mineral-laced orchard fruits as hints of sour green melon form toward the close. It tapers off with a salty tension that keeps the mouth watering for more as a tinge of tart lime lingers on." Vinous

Marvellous cuvée based on Nero d'Avola. Ruby red with lively garnet-coloured reflections. Intense aroma with hints of blackcurrant, tobacco, spices and mineral notes. The balanced flavour is characterised by red fruits and impresses on the palate with blackberry and sour cherry tones, final with a final of good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Sedàra is perfumed and floral with a mix of earth tones and wild herbs to balance. It's soft textured with a blend of wild berries and spice guided by brisk acidity. This finishes with admirable length and potent, leaving gently grippy tannins and balsamic spice hints." Vinous

"The nose is primarily spicy, with dominant aromas of earth and coffee, black cherry undertones and a crackle of pepper. The palate is livelier, with more pronounced fruit and the vibrancy of orange marmalade and wild fennel. The tannins are polished yet structured, like a well-tailored suit." Wine Enthusiast

"Cherries and watermelon with some citrus flavours transition into a medium to full body with creamy tannins and a crisp finish. A hint of earth at the end." James Suckling

Intensely bright red colour. Full fruit on the nose, notes of dried berries, beautiful spice, rounded off by fragrant violets, iodine and chestnut honey. Very round, warm, soft and spicy on the palate, well-proportioned tannins, juicy, with good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh and fine tannined with medium body and juicy and creamy tannins and a berry, citrus undertone." James Suckling

Strong, full red. Fragrant bouquet of bougainvillea and red fruits, with hints of candied fruit. On the palate, strong blackberry tones, then a spicy blend of pomegranate and candied fruit. A soft, round and full wine, but never satiating or overbearing. SUPERIORE.DE

The fermentation of this fine Marsala is interrupted by the enrichment with brandy aged for at least 5 years in oak barrels. Intense ruby red. Very fruity bouquet of black cherry, pomegranate and plum. In the long, full taste sweet with present red fruit, cherry and again pomegranate. SUPERIORE.DE

Light amber. The more than 2 years maturing in oak barrels makes this Marsala very balanced, in the bouquet the typical Marsala aromas are rounded off by a fine oak spice. On the palate rather moderately dry with an enveloping aroma of black cherry and a fine nutty note. The classic for dessert. SUPERIORE.DE

The "white queen of Navarre" gave her name to this wine. The grapes come from Alcamo from clayey vineyards at an altitude of 350 metres. Pale yellow to straw yellow colour. Refreshing aroma of citrus fruits and apple zest. It is always amazing how clearly contoured and mineral wines come from the hottest part of Italy. SUPERIORE.DE

Strong amber colour. This Marsala Superiore dolce is aged for at least 2 years in oak barrels. Fine sweetness, full and rich on the palate, well integrated wood note, soft and long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Pale straw yellow in colour. Jasmine and lavender on the nose, a fine note of nutmeg and elderberry and a hint of apple and lemon. Precise, dry and fresh on the palate, with good acidity, flanked by citrus notes and the flavour of light peaches and green apple. Sicily tastes so aromatic, expressive and mineral-fresh! SUPERIORE.DE

"This is fragrant and flavorful with notes of yuzu, tangerine peel, cherry blossoms and lavender. Juicy and bright, with a medium body and a fresh, zesty aftertaste." James Suckling

Sherazade - a beautiful protagonist from A Thousand and One Nights and a wonderful Nero d'Avola from the south-west of the island, which grows on clay soils. Concentrated ruby red colour, fruity, balsamic aroma with mineral tones, followed by a sweet hint of cocoa. Soft on the palate with memories of sour cherries and blackberries. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Nero d'Avola Sherazade wafts up with a wickedly fresh bouquet of crushed wild berries, violets, sage, white pepper and licorice. This is racy and cool-toned in feel, with juicy acidity and masses of ripe red and blue fruits that cascade throughout. The 2022 leaves a staining of primary blackberry concentration, finishing classically with framing tannins that make for a lovely punctuation. This is a wonderfully fresh yet still potent Nero d'Avola." Vinous

"Very typical with lots of sour cherry and crisp lemon zest both on the nose and on the palate. Medium body with bright acidity and a tart finish. Creamy texture. Shows real Nero character." James Suckling

Carmelo Morgante's spicy and dark Nero d'Avola opens with a burst of blood orange, crushed blackberries, balsamic herbs and violet blossom. It is silky smooth yet cool in flavour. Crisp wild berries and tangy citrus fruits form the contrast. A youthful tension unfolds on the palate, while tart cherries and cranberries mingle with sweet tannins. It reveals much more depth, concentration and balance than you would expect for this price.

"Medium ruby colour with violet accents. Fresh acidity structure. Lots of Amarena cherry. Juicy and uncomplicated. Subtle notes of blood orange and violet blossom. Everything appears cool and modern. Silky tannins. Cranberries lend a youthful character. Forest plants and fir, tangerine and fresh redcurrant. Fresh acidity. Inviting." Vinum

"The 2021 Nero d'Avola is savoury in the glass with a forest-inspired blend of mentholated herbs, shaved pine, tangerine and crushed wild berries. The palate is pleasantly sweet, with cocoa flavoured red berry fruit and a hint of sage and lavender. Pickling and powerful, the 2021 tapers off with dramatic length, leaving taut tannins and notes of liquorice that linger." Vinous

Golden yellow, fresh, aromatic muscatel-citrus flavour, dry and balanced on the palate, with fine notes of elderflower and invigorating acidity. A beguilingly round wine with a long final and perfect acidity - for us one of the best dry Moscati in Italy. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh and slightly steely nose with limes, white flowers and freshly cut green apples and peaches. Very crisp and fresh on the palate with medium-high acidity and a refreshing, crisp finish. A very good aperitif." James Suckling

"The nose is the end of a picnic on the beach, as the smell of low tide starts to overpower the sweetness of fruit salad and the vegetal aroma of sea grass. On the palate, that salty blast emphasizes the savory, sophisticated qualities of the fruit and a mix of spices, before the sleekness of almond skin emerges for a gliding finish." Wine Enthusiast

Nero d'Avola and Syrah from the hills around Monreale, aged briefly in steel and oak barrels. Young vines, freshness on the palate, red cherry, hints of thyme, myrtle and menthol. Juicy and tasty on the palate, with a fruity, oily finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep dark ruby violet colour. Ripe blackberries, cassis, black pepper on the nose, with a hint of forest floor and preserved plums. Present on the palate, medium tannin and palate pressure, savoury texture, retronasal black cherry, pleasant, round, long-lasting final." Falstaff

"The Benuara 2022, a blend of Nero d'Avola and Syrah, exudes a cascade of dried violets, roses and black cherries accompanied by hints of rosemary and camphor. This wine is elegant and polished, with spicy herbal notes on the attack that give way to an abundance of red and black fruits. The lively acidity maintains balance, while the 2022 finishes with soft tannins and a pleasant bitterness." Vinous

With a fruity Mediterranean aroma of white and yellow fruit and a finely balanced, velvety-soft flavour, this Alastro is full of character. A very aromatic and at the same time extremely fresh companion for many occasions! SUPERIORE.DE

"A delicious, supple and enchanting blend of grecanico and sauvignon blanc. Aromas of dried apples, quince zest and fresh herbs, following through to a medium body. Vivid and crunchy with a seductive finish and some blanched almond character." James Suckling

Delicate salmon pink colour. Fragrant notes of citrus, rose petals and strawberries on the nose. On the palate, it has a lovely minerality, crisp tanginess and freshness. A good dose of acidity and its complexity make it a characterful and racy accompaniment to aromatic fish and vegetable dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light, bright cherry pink with a sparkling centre. Opens up to crisp grapefruit on the nose, with notes of sour cherry and lavender. Compact fruit sweetness on the palate, present, with medium acidity and length." Falstaff

"A fresh blend of camomile, wild strawberries and spices wafts from the 2023 Rosé di Morgante. It has a soft texture, juicy acidity and crisp orchard fruit. The finish is long and full of savoury tension, leaving a noticeable mineral note and a hint of lemon peel." Vinous

"A fruity rosé that has pomegranate, rose hip and cherry aromas. It’s medium- to full-bodied, ripe and juicy. Tasty finish." James Suckling

Bianco di Morgante is a pure Nero d'Avola. However, the typical Sicilian red grape was vinified without contact with the skins, resulting in this very successful and exceptionally finesse-rich white wine. Silky and brilliant, this experimental wine impresses with its balance, freshness and lightness. SUPERIORE.DE

"Chopped apples, almonds and cream on the nose. It’s savory and medium- to full-bodied with a nutty, gently saline finish. Nicely textured and round." James Suckling

Planeta's fabulous Grillo is an extremely classic Sicilian, aromatic-fresh and intense on the nose with notes of pink grapefruit, balanced, firm and with a lot of tension on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Damarino corresponds exactly to the image of its label, it is a lively and at the same time fascinating wine. Pale straw yellow, on the nose aromas of white flowers and fruity notes, a delicate hint of citrus. Soft on the palate, the fresh acidity and the pleasant texture in combination with its medium body make up the charm of this youthful looking Sicilian. Drinking pleasure guaranteed! SUPERIORE.DE

Strong, brilliant ruby red colour. Cool and not too sweet Marasca cherry jam on the nose. The indigenous Perricone grape gives this red wine a complex depth. Tannins full of character and an elegant final impressively round off the overall impression of this very distinctive red. SUPERIORE.DE