Sicily – Verity Wines

Don Mannarone is a Sicilian wine and brand produced by MGM-Mondo del Vino, which was founded on April 5th, 1991. The founders Alfeo Martini, Roger Gabb and Christoph Mack created what is now one of the most important privately owned wine group in Italy, operating in many areas of Italy and making a variety of… Read more »

This small estate on the northern slope of Mount Etna was recently established by Marco de Grazia, owner of the nearby Tenuta delle Terre Nere. “Establishing Le Vigne di Eli” – Marco says – “was effortless. A simple act of love towards my little daughter Elena (Eli). It happened in 2006. I was offered first… Read more »

Owned by Bacchanal Wine Imports, Liotro represents the direct involvement of Bacchanal’s family into the selection of the wines. This unique advantage guarantees consumers the highest quality for the best price. Each year, the selection is made in strict collaboration with the winemakers and the producers from various regions throughout Italy, so that consistency and quality are maintained year after… Read more »

From the Terra Costantino vineyards on Etna’s south-eastern slope at Contrada Blandano, situated in the Viagrande territory, we can see the sea and taste the windblown tang of salt. The great volcano that sits behind the property protects the vines from frosts brought by the northerly ‘Tramontana’ wind. The estate, comprised of a single ten-hectare plot… Read more »

A true Sicilian, Giovanni Valenti is from Catania, Sicily’s second largest city which lies on the eastern coast of the island in sight of Mount Etna. He comes from a family of sailors in Catania where Giovanni grew up. Here is where he married, raised a family, and worked. After a stint as a naval… Read more »

Alcamo is an ancient city founded in 828 by the Muslim commander al-Kamuk (after whom it is named). The Normans came into town around 1060 moving the Muslims out. Move over Normans, the Christians show up in 1221 followed by the Kingdom of Naples who reigned until 1618 when The House of Bourbon from France… Read more »