Island Wines - the full list

A winery in its infancy, SRC (named after the initials of the Parasiliti family) is an exciting project based on Etna with just under 10 hectares that are farmed sustainably and biodynamically. Northern slopes of Etna in the Calderara Sottana Contrada enable Rori, the owner and winemaker to maintain freshness in the wine. Carricante (80%) and Grecanico (20%) grapes that are planted at altitude on volcanic soils. Expect orange peel, citrus and wild herbs that are underpinned by a crisp and salty palate. This white is flinty with a slight wild side and has generosity as well as minerality to create a harmonious balance.

Barone Villagrande is situated in the Contrada of Villagrande in Milo on the cooler eastern slopes of Etna. It has been in the Nicolosi family for over 300 years, who were instrumental in getting Etna established as DOC status. This Nerello Mascalese has a silky core and displays attractive red berry and red plum fruits combined with hints of liquorice and graphite.

Barone Villagrande is situated in the Contrada of Villagrande in Milo on the cooler eastern slopes of Etna. It has been in the Nicolosi family for over 300 years, who were instrumental in getting Etna established as DOC status. The Etna Bianco is floral with pear, white peach and lemon verbena aromas. The palate is saline and mineral, a nod to the volcanic soils of Mount Etna.

A winery in its infancy, SRC (named after the initials of the Parasiliti family) is an exciting project based on Etna with just under 10 hectares that are farmed sustainably and biodynamically. Northern slopes of Etna in the Calderara Sottana Contrada enable Rori, the owner and winemaker to maintain freshness in the wine. The Nerello Mascalese is 100% destemmed and is vinified exclusively in cement which provides great purity and a herbal character. It is slightly wild with ripe red cherry fruits combined with cranberries and graphite notes. The tannins are chalky and well knitted into the wine’s core.

Benje Tinto grapes come from an impressive altitude of 1000 metres in Santiago del Tiede in Ycoden-Daute-Isora with notable Atlantic and volcanic influence. The majority is Listán Prieto (also known as País) and a small amount of Tintilla and the vines are completely untrained which no doubt has contributed to this wine’s wild character. Expect bright red cherries and wild flower aromas combined with juicy, refreshing acidity and fine grained, integrated tannins.

From one of the great names on the island, this Assyrtiko is beautifully fresh with notes of white peach, verbena, acacia and ocean spray. The palate is beautifully refreshing and crystalline with a slight savoury note of miso that adds intrigue on the finish.

Vijariego Blanc is a variety with vibrant acidity, similar to a Riesling. The wine has been fermented in barrel which helps to add texture and creaminess. It is a juicy and refreshing with notes of orange peel, apricot and grapefruit with a spiced, ginger and acacia note on the finish.

A blend of different native varieties, this white shows a fascinating smoky and salty character with notes of struck match, ocean spray, white flowers and white grapefruit. It is crystalline and fresh with hints of white peach and a delicious savoury texture.