Mountain elevation helps the central interior moderate extreme heat. Red and white wines can be ripe and intense while still refreshing. Riesi, Salaparuta and Sicilia are the appellations in Central Interior & Caltanissetta.
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Elsewhere in Sicily
- Etna19 producersEtna's volcanic slopes produce fresh reds from Nerello Mascalese and whites from Carricante. Elevation and about 1,200 mm of rain in the east help distinguish the area from much of Sicily.
- Messina & North-East Coast1 producerMessina & North-East Coast includes the listed appellations of Faro, Mamertino and Malvasia delle Lipari.
- Palermo Hills & Interior4 producersPalermo Hills & Interior has ventilated vineyards and wines from native and international varieties. Its listed appellations include Monreale, Menfi and Sciacca.
- Pantelleria IslandNo producers listed yetOn Pantelleria, alberello vines grow in shallow basins that collect rainwater and protect grapes from wind. Zibibbo is used for sweet Passito di Pantelleria, made from sun-dried grapes.
- Ragusa & Vittoria (South-East)3 producersRagusa & Vittoria (South-East) includes the listed appellations of Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Vittoria and Eloro.
- Siracusa & NotoNo producers listed yetSiracusa & Noto is a wine area within Sicily, with the listed appellations of Siracusa and Noto.
- Western Sicily & Trapani Coast13 producersWestern Sicily & Trapani Coast includes the listed appellations of Alcamo, Erice, Marsala and Delia Nivolelli.