DK Travel : Sicily : Editor's choice

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Granita

Gelato ’s older cousin, ice is added to flavourings such as jasmine, wild strawberry or almond.
Grecanico

White grape native to western Sicily and one of the primary components of Bianco d’Alcamo.
Grillo

A white grape indigenous to western Sicily and the basis of Marsala and other whites.
I Candelai, Palermo

This pub is popular with the 20-something crowd, sitting around tables on the pedestrianized street or in the large interior with space for live music and cabaret (see I Candelai).
International Vines

Recent additions to Sicilian vineyards include Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.
Inzolia

Also called Ansonica, a white grape throughout western Sicily, used in Marsala and other wines.
Kursaal Kalhesa, Palermo

Spend an evening in the cavernous spaces inside Palermo’s old defensive walls. Kursaal Kalhesa serves dinner on an outdoor terrace, usually offers live jazz and has a wine bar and contemporary art inside (see Kursaal Kalhesa).
Lapis

This free publication lists complete offerings of music, theatre and art for Palermo and Catania. It’s a good way to find information about summer festivals, and is available at tourist offices, cinemas, bars and cafés (see Lapis).
Malvasia and Passito

Producers on Salina leave their Malvasia delle Lipari grapes to dry out on the vine or on mats to concentrate the flavours to make a sweet, thick dessert wine. Pantelleria’s Zibbibo grapes are treated in a similar way, left on the vine until the flavours have condensed to make a dessert wine with intense tastes of dried fruits and vanilla.
Malvasia di Lipari

Responsible for the fragrant wines of Salina, rich in flavours of almond and candied fruits.