An ancient wine from the Agrigento area and on the slopes of Etna in Sicily, with records in the 3rd century BC and which was valued even then. Present day Mamertino di Milazzo is a DOC wine produced in four types: white, red, Calabrese (or Nero d’Avola) and Grillo-Ansonica. The white, red and Calabrese also have a Riserva appellation that calls for 24 months of aging, six in wooden barrels. A light golden dessert wine is produced but is difficult to find but worth it, as it was said to be the favourite of Julius Caesar.
