Need recommendations for wineries to visit in Sicily

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Partner in my wife’s law firm will be in Sicily in July and asked for recommendations re wineries to visit…Wd appreciate some recommendations

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I just did a long trip to Sicily in May and loved it. We visited Benanti, I Vigneri di Salvo Foti, and Barone di Villagrande on Etna (close by to Catania or Taormina), Arianna Occhipinti in Vittoria (this was a bit of a haul for us while staying on Etna but made for a fun day trip with a swing through Modica and Syracusa/Ortigia), as well as Marco de Bartoli and Nino Barraco in Marsala (this was an easy day trip while staying in Palermo). We booked our appointments about a month in advance and didn’t run into any problems, but since they are visiting in the peak season I’d encourage them to book their visits sooner rather than later.

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thanks, appreciate the info, especially the need to make reservations

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Terre Nere is supposed to be a great visit.

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If you’re on the Southwest side of the island, Cantine Barbera (outside of Menfi, Menfi DOC), produces marvellous whites with a noticeable hint of salinity. They offer a great line-up at tastings. Biodynamic Vineyards in Sicily - Cantine Barbera - Vino Menfi Sicilia

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I’ve visited Cornelissen, Terre Nere, Pietradolce (impressive building) and Calabretta (the winery looks like a car body shop, but the wines are really good) in Etna.
In the south, Occhipinti, COS and Gulfi.
I would heartly recommend making a trip to one of Sicily’s hidden gems called Piazza Amerina, where you’ll find an impressible preserved Roman villa. If you decide to go there, you may want to visit Nicolo Grippaldi.

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Piazza Armarina is amazing but does take a long time to get to, it’s almost directly in the middle of the island, really cool though.

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thank you

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appreciate the input and I love whites with salinity…unfortunately, I am not going

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sounds good to me…I really appreciate the feedback and info from everyone…Long story short, 2 high power attorneys and a family priest are making the trip. the other attorney has family in Sicily…So, not quite " 2 attorneys and a priest walk into a winery" but I am sure I will hear some great stories when they get back. …

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A few summers ago I did: Girolamo Russo, Frank C, Calabretta, Ciro Biondi, and further south on Pantelleria, Serraghia (Gabrio Bini).

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thanks, other than Frank C, the others are new to me…

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I really enjoyed Girolamo Russo, Terre Nerre. Occhipinti sent us to Src, which is close to Terre Nerre and also very good. I agree about the three mentioned by Mariano in the Vittoria region.