In the hills near Trapani in western Sicily sits a winery woven into the island's history itself. Barone di Serramarrocco. Named for its baron, this estate is a rare producer that rooted a Bordeaux bloodline in Sicily.
A barony born in the age of the plague, 1624
In 1624, King Philip IV of Spain and Sicily formally granted this land to the Baron of Serramarrocco. When plague swept through Italy, the land, already known as a fine vineyard, was given in gratitude for the baron's efforts to shelter suffering citizens. Today Marco di Serramarrocco, who returned home after a career in London, tends the vines in pursuit of world-class wine.
A philosophy of cru
Across 22 hectares, soil analysis guides the best plot for each variety, and every vineyard is given a name. Cabernet Sauvignon is "Vigna del Capitano"; Grillo and Zibibbo are "Delle Quojane." Like a Burgundian grand cru, each plot's character is expressed under Sicily's sun and sea breeze.
Sicilian Cabernet, and Grillo
The flagship red "Serramarrocco" is a precious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, aged in French oak into a powerful yet elegant full body. To start more easily, reach for "Grillo del Barone," a benchmark Sicilian white. Its acidity and mineral finish pair beautifully with seafood and Japanese cuisine.
 | Serramarrocco Terre Siciliane IGP / Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc ¥8,580 (incl. tax) Buy now |
 | Grillo del Barone 2023 / Sicilia DOC / Grillo ¥4,400 (incl. tax) Buy now |
The story a baron still guards in Sicily, from a single glass.
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