The Palermo winemaker who arrived on the volcano ten years ago shares her vision and plans. The whites will surpass the reds, and she tells the Consortium: "Let's increase Carricante yields per hectare."

Two months to ideally traverse Italy, following the rhythm of the grapes and the birth of wine: from the earliest harvests for white and sparkling wines to the later harvests, from the vineyard to the cellar, from pressing to fermentation, from the aromas of the must to the first tastes of a wine taking shape.

If you’re planning a Sicily trip beyond summer, the island’s festival calendar stays busy well into autumn. This guide highlights recurring festivals and sagre that typically take place from September to November

Some say there are over 500 grape varieties in Italy. I have heard there are 750. If you have thoughts on this, let me know. Here are ten lesser-known varieties that are making a comeback.