Appellations of Sicily

Alcamo DOC in the north west of Sicily is known primarily for its white wines from Catarratto. Despite its potential, few wineries seem keen to invest here.

Cerasuolo di Vittoria is the only DOCG wine in Sicily. A blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato grown around the town of Vittoria, the wine is named after its cherry red colour.

Also referred to Valledolmo–Contea di Sclafani DOC, the area produces red wines from Nero d'avila and white wines from Catarrato.

Very small Sicilian DOC known predominantly for Azienda Agricola Donnafugata's flagship red, Mille e una Notte.

The small Sicilian appellation of Erice DOC produces a range of red and white wines from both local and international varieties. The best whites come from Catarratto and Grecanico. Interesting reds come from Nero d'Avola.

Arguably Sicily's most important wine region, the volcanic soils of the Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, provide the perfect terroir for incredibly complex wines from both the red Nerello Mascalese grape and the white Carricante.

Although close to disappearing a decade or so ago, Faro DOC represents a high potential wine making area. Located close to Messina in the North East of Sicily, it gives red wines made with Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio.

One of Sicily's important island wines, Lipari has become known for its excellent expressions of the Malvasia di Lipari grape.

Marsala is a world famous fortified wine originating from vineyards around the west coast city of Marsala.

Menfi DOC is a large Sicilian wine appellation producing red, white and rose wines, as well as sparkling and passito wines.

Monreale covers the territory to the west of Palermo on the island of Sicily. Monreale DOC 'rosso' wines must be made with at least 50% Nero d'Avola and if blended up to 50% Perricone.

Noto DOC comprises a small growing area around the eastern town of Noto. White wines, either dry still, dry sparkling or sweet are all made with Moscato Bianco. Reds are made from Nero d'Avola.

Established as Moscato di Pantelleria in 1971, the appellation was renamed and broadened in 2013 to Pantelleria DOC. It is best known for its sweet wines from the Moscato grape but now still and sparkling white wines can also be produced.

Little known DOC in the Sicilian interior. Only a few producers using this.

Salina IGP covers winemaking on the island of Salina just to the north of Sicily. It is best known for its fragrant wines from varieties such as Inzolia, Catarratto and Nerello Mascalese.

Sambuca di Sicilia is a small and rather underused appellation in Sicily.

Sciacca DOC whites can be made with Ansonica, Catarratto, Chardonnay and Grecanico Dorato while reds are made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nero d’Avola and Sangiovese.

Sicilia DOC is a catch all appellation for wines made throughout Sicily.

Siracusa DOC covers wines made around the town of Siracusa in South East Sicily. The area is famous for its ancient sweet wines made from Moscato Bianco.

Although the regional IGP appellation of Terre Siciliane should be fairly generic, its extensive list of permitted varieties and its flexibility in production rules means that many producers are using the classification to label premium quality wi...

Wines produced around the town of Vittoria, generally involving the red Nero d’Avola grape and the local Frappato variety carry the label Vittoria DOC. Cerasuolo di Vittoria now has its own DOCG status.