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Etna DOC

Fontebosco Vineyard in Milo’s Contrada Volpare, Mount Etna
Maugeri’s Fontebosco Vineyard in Milo’s Contrada Volpare

From Afterthought to Icon: Carricante's Sicilian Triumph

How a volcanic terroir and an ancient grape are set to rival the world's finest white wines
Mount Etna, Sicily
A View of Vineyards and Mount Etna, Sicily

Sensational Sicily

Sicily captivates wine enthusiasts and travellers around the world, an island that in recent years has become famous not just as a holiday destination (White Lotus fans can attest) but also for the growing production of high-quality wines.
Consorzio di Tutela Vini Sicilia DOC 
Scenic view from a vineyard in Sicily. Consorzio di Tutela Vini Sicilia DOC 

Sicily’s Most Important Denomination 

Not all geographical indications (GIs) are created equal. Small ones are often associated with higher-quality wines, while broader, region-wide designations are generally reserved for more regular bottlings. Take Veneto, for instance. Names like Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Soave Classico, and Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore are more often than not found on more prestigious labels than the region-wide Veneto IGT, generally destined for more unassuming liquids.