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Catarratto, Sicily's white wine: a guide to the island's most widely grown grape variety

Catarratto, the most widely grown white grape in Sicily: its history since 1696, its two biotypes, its styles — from stainless steel to orange — and food pairings.

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Alcamo DOC: history, regulations, and wines of one of Sicily's first designations

The Alcamo DOC explained by those who produce it: its history since 1972, the regulations, the grape varieties—led by Catarratto—the types, and how to read the label.

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Trapani Wines: A guide to the denominations and types of Italy's most vine-covered province

Wines from Trapani and its province: the six DOCs, whites from Grillo and Catarratto, Marsala, reds, and passitos — a guide from an Alcamo producer.

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Vineyards of Sicily: a journey through Italy's most planted region

From the bush-trained vines of Pantelleria to the terraces of Mount Etna: a journey through Italy's most vine-covered region, exploring its zones, grape varieties, and vineyard visits.

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Sicilian sparkling white wine: the guide to the island's bubbles

What is Sicilian sparkling white wine: the difference from spumante, the grapes — Grillo, Catarratto, Zibibbo — the pairings, and our Australis.

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Wineries in Alcamo: a journey into the capital of Sicilian white wine

The wineries of Alcamo and their history: the 1972 DOC, Catarratto and Grillo vineyards, tasting tours, and what to see in the area.

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Grillo Sicilia DOC: il bianco che racconta la Sicilia occidentale

Tutto sul Grillo Sicilia DOC: origini del vitigno, profumi e sapori, abbinamenti e temperatura di servizio, raccontati da chi lo produce ad Alcamo.

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Wineries in Trapani: a guide to the wine regions of Italy's most vine-covered province

Wineries in Trapani and its province: wine regions from Alcamo to Marsala and Pantelleria, DOC designations, and tips for visiting, straight from local producers.

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Wine tasting in Sicily: what it means, the different types, and how to make the most of it

What wine tasting means and how it works in Sicily: types of tastings, key terms to know, and advice from an Alcamo winery.

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Sicily wine tours: ready-made 3, 5, and 7-day itineraries through the island's wineries

Three ready-to-go itineraries for your wine tour in Sicily: 3, 5, or 7 days exploring Etna, the Val di Noto, and Western Sicily, complete with stops, wineries, and practical tips.

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Wine tasting in Sicily: how it works, how much it costs, and how to choose the right one

How a wine tasting works in Sicily: types, prices, duration, and booking tips. An experience shared by a winery in Alcamo.

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Sicilian white wines: a guide to grape varieties, DOCs, and food pairings

Catarratto, Grillo, Zibibbo, and the island's DOCs: the complete guide to Sicilian white wines, with pairings and advice from those who produce them in Alcamo.

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Sicily wine tour: complete guide for 2026

Discover how to plan a wine tour in Sicily: Etna, Marsala, Vittoria, and Alcamo. Regions, prices, the best time to visit, and tips for an authentic experience.

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Sicily wine tastings: 2026 experience guide

Etna, Trapani, and Val di Noto: where to taste the best Sicilian wines in 2026. Grape varieties, open cellar events, and insider tips from winemakers in Alcamo.

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