About Barone Montalto
Barone Montalto is a Sicilian wine producer whose range illustrates the island’s broad viticultural potential. It works with familiar international varieties alongside grapes closely associated with Sicily, with Nero d’Avola acting as its principal red-wine reference point. Its wines are released, among other designations, as Terre Siciliane and Sicilia, geographical indications that allow fruit from different parts of the island and suit an accessible, contemporary reading of Sicilian wine.
Sicily has a distinctly Mediterranean climate: abundant sunshine and dry summers are balanced by cooling altitude, winds and maritime influence. This combination can bring fruit to full ripeness while retaining useful freshness. The island’s varied geography, from warmer inland and coastal areas to higher sites, supports both generous reds and aromatic whites. Barone Montalto’s portfolio reflects that diversity rather than concentrating on a single village or vineyard.
Nero d’Avola is at the heart of the red style, typically offering dark berry fruit, plum, cherry, herbs and a soft, ripe tannic frame. It is also partnered in blends with varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Passivento Rosso, Ammasso Rosso Sicilia and Collezione di Famiglia Nero d’Avola Appassimento point to a riper, more concentrated expression. Appassimento involves partial drying of grapes, a practice used to increase intensity and textural softness.
The white wines include Grillo, Catarratto, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and Zibibbo. Acquerello Pinot Grigio and the Grillo-Sauvignon Blanc focus on freshness and perfume, while Bianco Passivento can offer a rounder, riper profile. Barone Montalto is particularly relevant to drinkers seeking Sicilian varieties and sunny, fruit-led blends in a versatile, food-friendly style.
- Sicilian producer with wines labelled Sicilia and Terre Siciliane
- Nero d’Avola is central to the red-wine range
- Passivento and Ammasso indicate a riper, concentrated style
- The portfolio combines Sicilian and international varieties
- White wines include Grillo, Pinot Grigio and Zibibbo
All wines from Barone Montalto
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Acquerello Grecanico-Chardonnay
White · Chardonnay, Grecanico · Sicilia
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Acquerello Grillo-Sauvignon Blanc
White · Sauvignon Blanc, Grillo · Terre Siciliane
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Acquerello Nero d'Avola
Red · Nero d'Avola · Terre Siciliane
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Acquerello Nero d'Avola-Merlot
Red · Merlot, Nero d'Avola · Terre Siciliane
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Acquerello Nero d'Avola Rosato
Rosé · Nero d'Avola · Terre Siciliane
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Acquerello Pinot Grigio
White · Pinot Grigio · Terre Siciliane
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Acquerello Syrah
Red · Syrah/Shiraz · Terre Siciliane
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Acquerello Vermentino
White · Vermentino · Terre Siciliane
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Ammasso Rosso Sicilia
Red · Nerello Mascalese · Sicilia
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Bianco Passivento
White · Catarratto Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Muscat/Moscato · Terre Siciliane
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Catarratto-Chardonnay
White · Chardonnay, Catarratto Bianco · Terre Siciliane
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Collezione di Famiglia Cabernet Sauvignon
Red · Cabernet Sauvignon · Terre Siciliane
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Collezione di Famiglia Cabernet Sauvignon-Nero d'Avola
Red · Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon · Terre Siciliane
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Collezione di Famiglia Merlot Terre Siciliane
Red · Merlot · Terre Siciliane
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Collezione di Famiglia Nero d'Avola Appassimento
Red · Nero d'Avola · Terre Siciliane
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Collezione di Famiglia Passivento Nero d'Avola
Red · Nero d'Avola · Terre Siciliane
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Collezione di Famiglia Syrah Terre Siciliane
Red · Syrah/Shiraz · Terre Siciliane
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Collezione di Famiglia Viognier
White · Viognier · Terre Siciliane
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Collezione di Famiglia Zibibbo
White · Zibibbo · Terre Siciliane
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Fortazzo Cabernet Sauvignon
Red · Cabernet Sauvignon · Terre Siciliane
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Nero d'Avola-Cabernet Sauvignon
Red · Cabernet Sauvignon, Nero d'Avola · Terre Siciliane
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Organic Nero d'Avola
Red · Nero d'Avola · Terre Siciliane
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Passivento Merlot Rosato
Rosé · Merlot · Terre Siciliane
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Passivento Nero d'Avola Rosato
Rosé · Nero d'Avola · Terre Siciliane
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Sangiovese-Syrah
Red · Syrah/Shiraz, Sangiovese · Terre Siciliane
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