Cronache di Gusto presents the result of the Sicilian wine awards member’s officiated by Stephen Brook and Daniele Cernilli. 25 wines were awarded among five categories and types. A special prize assigned to the wines with the best quality price
>by Federico Latteri and Gianni Paternó
We present the winners of the first edition of the Sicilian Wine Awards, the award created by Cronache di Gusto as part of Taormina Gourmet and dedicated to the best wines’ productions of the Island.
For the first time in Sicily a specialized committee constituted also by foreign journalists evaluated white, rosè and red wines selecting the best. The committee chaired by Daniel Cernilli of Doctor Wine and Stephen Brook of Decanter UK, tasted hundreds samples of DOC Sicilian wines. The award ceremony was organized during the event Taormina Gourmet and was held, Sunday, October 16.
To the awards ceremony it was present also the Regional Councillor for Agriculture, Antonello Cracolici and representatives of Diam Bouchage and Li Causi – Mastri Bottai company, both sponsors of the Sicilian Wine Awards.
DOC ETNA BIANCO category
First classified
• Doc Etna Bianco Superiore Pietramarina 2012, Benanti Winery
Second classified
• Doc Etna Calderara 2014, Cottanera winery
Third classified
• Doc Etna Bianco Muscamento 2014, Fischetti winery
DOC ETNA ROSSO category
First classified
• Doc Etna Rosso Riserva Zottorinoto 2012, Cottanera winery
Second classified
• Doc Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo 2014, Altamora Cusumano winery
Third classified
• Doc Etna Rosso Akraton 2011, Giovi winery
DOC ETNA ROSATO category
First classified
• Doc Etna Rosato2014, Piano dei Daini winery
Second classified
• Doc Etna Rosato Erse 2015, Tenuta di Fessina winery
Third classified
• Doc Etna Rosato Muscamento 2014, Fischetti winery
DOC SICILIA GRILLO or CATARRATTO category
First classified
• Doc Sicilia Lalùci 2015, Baglio del Cristo di Campobello winery
Second classified
• Doc Sicilia Benedè Catarratto 2015, Alessandro di Camporeale winery
Third classified
• Doc Sicilia Catarratto del Masso 2015, Feudo Montoni winery
DOCG CERASUOLO DI VITTORIA category
First classified
• Docg Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico 2012, Poggio di Bortolone winery
Second classified
• Docg Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico 2014, Gulfi winery
Third classified
• Docg Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico Don Vicè 2013, Gurrieri winery
DOC SICILIA NERO D'AVOLA category
First classified
• Doc Sicilia Sàgana 2014, Cusumano winery
Second classified
• Doc Sicilia Lupatri 2014, Baglio del Cristo di Campobello winery
Third classified
• Doc Sicilia Don Antonio 2013, Morgante winery
Wine’s category with the best quality price
• Doc Sicilia Catarratto Antisa 2015, Tasca d'Almerita winery
IGT TERRE SICILIANE BIANCO category
First classified
• Igt Terre Siciliane Zibibbo 2015, Mandrarossa winery
Second classified
• Igt Terre Siciliane Catarratto 2015, Stoccatello winery
Third classified
• Igt Terre Siciliane Zafarà Catarratto 2015, Baglio Oro winery
IGT TERRE SICILIANE ROSSO
First classified
• Igt Terre Siciliane San Basilio 2014, Riofavara winery
Second classified
• Igt Terre Siciliane Effe Emme 2013, Zisola winery
Third classified
• Igt Terre Siciliane All'aria Nero d'Avola 2012 Casale del Frate winery