Charme (2025) - Firriato

In the heart of Sicily, at the foot of the imposing Etna, the Firriato winery has created a wine that tells a story of passion and innovation: Charme. This wine, a blend of the indigenous Catarratto and Insolia varieties, is a tribute to the Sicilian wine tradition and to its ability to reinvent itself. Founded in the '80s, Firriato was among the first to believe in the potential of Terre Siciliane IGT, helping Sicily to emerge as one of the most dynamic wine regions in Italy. The winery has made the most of the unique terroir of Etna, where winegrowing is a constant challenge against nature, turning every harvest into an adventure.

The appellation: Terre Siciliane IGT

Terre Siciliane IGT is an appellation covering the whole of Sicily, offering an extraordinary variety of wines that represent the heart and soul of this land rich in winemaking tradition. Introduced in 2011, this Indicazione Geografica Tipica allows producers to use a wide range of grape varieties, both native and international, ensuring creative freedom and a deep connection with the land.

What to eat with Charme

Who makes it: Firriato

Firriato is one of the best-known wineries in Sicily, founded in the 80s by Salvatore and Vinzia Di Gaetano. The estate has built its reputation on championing native grape varieties and on the diversity of Sicilian terroirs. With vineyards spread between Trapani, Etna and the Egadi Islands, Firriato manages to express the essence of Sicilian winegrowing, combining tradition and innovation. The estate is also a benchmark for organic viticulture, with certified production and a strong commitment to sustainability.

The vine of Charme

Catarratto

Catarratto is one of the oldest and most widely planted white grape varieties in Sicily, a symbol of the island's viticulture and a mainstay of the production of both still wines and Marsala DOC. It is a rustic, adaptable grape, able to express itself both in fresh, light versions and in structured, complex wines, above all when grown at altitude or vinified with care. There are two main biotypes: Catarratto Comune: more productive, widespread and neutral Catarratto Lucido: rarer and finer, with thin skins and more delicate aromas

Insolia

Insolia — more commonly known as Inzolia — is a white grape variety native to Sicily, among the oldest in the Mediterranean. It is famous for its sea-breeze freshness, its delicate aromatics and a natural salinity that recalls the coastal land it comes from. Historically also used in the production of Marsala, today Insolia is the star of dry, fragrant, Mediterranean white wines, ideal for everyday drinking but also capable of yielding more complex expressions.

Charme: the Etna area

Climate: Mediterranean

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Limestone / chalk

Geographical setting: Coast

Profile of Charme

Primary aromas: Citrus, White flowers

Secondary aromas: Marine and iodine notes

Tasting notes: A lightly sparkling white wine with fresh, lively notes, ideal for a light aperitif.