Find and Book Wineries to Visit in Sicily

There are two main airports in Sicily, one in Palermo and one in Catania. Catania International Airport (CTA) is the largest airport on the island, with regular domestic flights to most parts of Italy and international flights to European cities. Palermo Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) is also a major airport connecting wineries in Sicily and the whole region to Italy and Europe. 
To reach wineries in the southern part of Sicily, you can land at Comiso Airport (CIY) that is served by Ryanair.

If you want to get to wineries in Sicily by car, there are ferries that run between Messina in Sicily and Villa San Giovanni in Calabria, on the Italian peninsula. All ferry boats on the Strait of Messina give you the possibility to board your car.

Sicily is connected with the main Italian train network through ferry boats that run in between Messina and Villa San Giovanni. Usually, it takes around 8 hours from Naples and 10 hours from Rome to reach Villa San Giovanni train station. For more information check the website of Trenitalia. 
You can reach wineries in Sicily by train thanks to the local train network, so you don't have to worry about driving around Sicily.

Since Sicily is an island and easy way to get to wineries in Sicily is to travel by ferry. Cruise-ferries connect Palermo with Civitavecchia, Naples, Genoa, Livorno, Sardinia and other destinations in the Mediterranean Sea. There are also smaller ferry boats between Milazzo, the Aeolian Islands and Naples, and between Trapani and Tunis. 
Reach your favourite wineries in Sicily through a journey on the Mediterranean Sea.

The best time to explore wineries in Sicily is from May to June or September to October. During these late spring and early fall months, the streets, beaches, and attractions won’t be as packed as they will be during the summer months. In these months, you will get to visit wineries in Sicily with the perfect climatic conditions and without finding too many people. 

Wineries in Sicily are each unique and have their own history, but here's what to expect. 

• Traditional family-run wineries
• Wineries located close to Mount Etna
• Organic and sustainable wineries
• Award-winning wineries
• Wineries that produce olive oil

The major grape varietals grown in Sicily are:

• Nero d'Avola (red)
• Nerello Mascalese (red)
• Frappato (red)
• Catarratto (white)

Here are some useful language tips that might help you during your visit in wineries in Sicily:

English	Italian
Wine	Vino
Winery	Azienda Agricola
Vine	Vite
Vineyard	Vigneto
Wine route	Strada del Vino
Cheers!	Saluti!

These are the best wineries to visit in Sicily:

• Tenuta La Favola


• Russo Siciliano - Distillerie dell ‘Etna


• Terre Di Noto


• Azienda Vitivinicola Tola

These wineries in Sicily have restaurants:

• Valle delle Ferle


• Limonio


• Tenute Lombardo


• Vigna di Pettineo

These wineries in Sicily have accommodation:

• Riofavara


• Azienda Fausta Mansio


• Tenute Mannino di Plachi


• Tenuta Di Castellaro

Most of the wineries in Sicily are located in the wine regions in the countryside. The best way to prepare a visit to a winery in Sicily is to book your visit in advance on our website.

The best wineries to visit during your holiday or vacation to Sicily are:

• Tenute Mannino di Plachi


• Azienda Fausta Mansio

These wineries in Sicily have cellar door sales:

• Terre Di Noto


• Tenuta San Giaime


• Tenuta Monte Gorna


• Riofavara

These wineries in Sicily are open to the public with booking in advance:

• Caruso & Minini


• Limonio


• Baglio Biata Alagna


• Poggio di Bortolone

This is our selection of small & boutique wineries in Sicily that you can visit:

• Gurrieri


• Tenuta La Favola


• Russo Siciliano - Distillerie dell ‘Etna


• Antichi Vinai

These are the best family wineries in Sicily that you can visit:

• Baglio Biata Alagna


• Limonio


• Azienda Fausta Mansio


• Azienda Vitivinicola Tola

Use our interactive Sicily winery map to browse wineries near Palermo, Catania and Siracusa.

Wineries in Sicily (mainland and smaller islands) offer a wide range of facilities that will make your visit unforgettable and perfect.
All wineries in Sicily have reduced mobility access in order to welcome all their guests, and many of them allow pet owners to bring their pets. Some wineries have activities specifically for kids so their parents can enjoy their wine tasting experiences and almost all wineries in Sicily have parking spaces for busses. This is less common in wineries on the small islands.
A very limited number of wineries have an accommodation but several more have a restaurant where you can enjoy local specialities paired with amazing wines. Check our Q&A below to discover the wineries in Sicily that offer these services.

Sicily is known for producing excellent wines made from the Nero d'Avola grape variety. Nero d'Avola is Sicily's most important indigenous red grape and is grown throughout the island. It yields robust, full-bodied red wines with flavors of dark fruit, spice, and sometimes a hint of chocolate. Sicily is also renowned for its Marsala wine, a fortified wine with a rich history and diverse range of styles, from dry to sweet.

The national drink of Sicily is typically considered to be Marsala. Marsala is a fortified wine produced in the region of Marsala, located in western Sicily. It is made by fortifying wine with a distilled spirit, typically brandy, and is known for its rich, amber color and complex flavors. Marsala is versatile and can be enjoyed as an aperitif, dessert wine, or used in cooking to enhance various dishes. It holds a significant cultural and historical significance in Sicilian cuisine and traditions.