If you are looking for a high quality rosé wine, take a look at the ranking of the best rosés produced in Sicily, drawn up by the Gambero Rosso experts
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In the panorama of Sicilian wines, rosé is emerging and gaining more and more appreciation thanks to its versatility and refinement. But which are the best? Gambero Rosso has selected 12 rosé wines from Sicily which reflect a trend of qualitative growth and innovation.
Nerello Mascalese is the predominant grape variety among the best rosé wines of Sicily. Most of the products come from the slopes of Etna, but there are also interesting surprises such as wines based on nero d’Avola and pinot noir.
Sicilian rosé wines are experiencing significant qualitative growth on the slopes of Etna and attracting the attention of national and international consumers thanks to the unique expression of their territory. But the area is also rich in other types of wines, just think that two thirds of the wines awarded with the Tre Bicchieri by Gambero Rosso’s “Vini d’Italia 2024” guide they are white wines, red wines and also a rosé from the renowned Etna vineyards.
This once again confirms the exceptional vocation of this territory, known for its continuous ability to amaze.
But returning to rosés, the growth trend of Etna production is also reflected in the quality of this type in particular, with many wineries focusing decisively on this category, offering well-structured products that are highly appreciated on the global market.
All we have to do is find out which are the best Sicilian productions, according to Gambero Rosso.
The 12 best rosé wines of Sicily
The selected wines represent a variety of styles and characteristics, with a predominance of Nerello Mascalese, but Nero d’Avola and Pinot Noir are also present. Each label reflects the wineries’ commitment to enhancing their territory and offering unique tasting experiences .
Here are the 12 best rosé wines from Sicily selected by Gambero Rosso for 2024:
- Etna Rosato de Aetna 2022 – Terra Costantino (nMascalese erello 90%, noerello hood 10%)
- Etna Rosato Scalunera 2022 – Torre Mora (100% nerello mascalese)
- Ramusa Tenuta Ficuzza 2022 – Cusumano (100% pinot noir)
- Etna Rosato Erse 2022 – Tenuta di Fessina (Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccino)
- Etna Rosato Alta Mora 2022 – Alta Mora (100% nerello mascalese)
- Etna Rosato 2022 – Graci (100% nerello mascalese)
- Etna Rosato Romice delle Sciare 2022 – Calcagno (nerello mascalese, nerello cap)
- Rosé 2022 – Bonavita (nerello mascalese 60%, nerello cappella 30%, nocera 10%)
- Costarosa 2022 – Girolamo Tola mix of black grapes
- Etna Rosato Pietradolce 2022 – Pietradolce (100% nerello mascalese)
- Rosachiara 2022 – Poggio di Bortolone (50% nero d’Avola, 50% frappato)
- Rosé di Neré 2022 – Feudo Maccari (100% nero d’Avola)
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Source: Gambero Rosso
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