Wine Club Sicily
Guided By Francesco Gronchi
Italianize your palate with small vineyard finds from Sicily.
Online tasting classes with sommelier, wine writer, and tour guide, Francesco Gronchi.
“Join me on four Sundays this winter where we’ll taste and talk about my favorite slow wines from artisan producers in Sicily.” —Francesco
The Club
4 Tasting Classes with
Sommelier Francesco Gronchi
$150 Membership (per household)
The Wines
12 Bottles — €800
Sold separately via
Enoteca Scali in Volterra, Italy
Shipping Oct 2026
Tastings
Sundays 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern
Dec 6, 2026
Jan 10, 2027
Feb 7, 2027
Mar 7, 2027
The Club
How it Works
The Club will meet four times from December 2026 to March 2027 by video meeting to learn about, taste, and discuss twelve wines from small, artisan producers in Sicily, personally selected by sommelier, Francesco Gronchi.
Joining the Club is a two step process using the buttons above to “Join Club” and “Order Wines.” After paying the membership fee, members will receive tasting notes and meeting instructions. Each of the 4 tasting sessions will last about an hour and will include guided presentations for 3 wines with expert commentary by Francesco. Members are allowed and encouraged to invite friends to participate in-person if they like.
How to Order
Use the “Order Wines” button above to send an order request to Enoteca Scali in Volterra, Italy. They will send you an invoice with secure payment link. They will ship the wines to you directly, shipping and insurance included, within 21 days.
Francesco Gronchi, Sommelier
Francesco Gronchi is a sommelier, docent, and critic for Slow Food’s wine review, Slow Wine. Francesco was born and raised in Volterra, in the heart of Tuscany where good food, genuine wine, and great company have always been his passions. As a leading expert in the Italian industry, Francesco has selected finely crafted wines from small vineyards around Italy for the club to enjoy.
Enoteca Scali
Enoteca Scali is a historic wine shop in Volterra, Tuscany. Owner Massimo is a wine expert with a mission to research and find excellent wines produced by small or very small Italian producers. The wine shop and Massimo appeared in the documntary film, Mondovino, that created a big scandal in the world of top winemakers and producers. Massimo and Francesco often collaborate on wine selections and participate together in international wine fairs.
Rainer Metzger, Club Organzier
Rainer is the founder of Guided By, veteran tour guide, teacher, and life-long student of Italian food and wine culture. Rainer organizes Guided By’s Sunday Travel Talks and will arrange and host the Club's tasting events.
The Wines
D’Amico Salvatore – Salina Bianco – Malvasia di Lipari– Salina– Bianco
SRC – SRC Etna Rosso – Nerello Mascalese – Etna – Rosso
Marco De Bartoli – Pietra Nera – Zibibbo – Pantelleria – Bianco
I Vigneri – Etna Rosso – Nerello Mascalese + Nerello Cappuccio – Etna – Rosso
Arianna Occhipinti – Il Frappato IGT – Frappato – Ragusa – Rosso
Tenuta Nuzzella – Etna Rosso Selmo – Nerello Mascalese + Nerello Cappuccio – Etna – Rosso
Bonavita – Rosato – Red grape blend – Messina – Rosato
Bonavita – Il No – Nocera – Messina – Rosso
Giuseppe Cipolla – Solfare – Grillo + Catarratto – Caltanissetta – Bianco
Marabino – Terre Calcaree – Nero d'Avola – Noto – Rosso
Porta del Vento – Perricone – Perricone – Camporeale, Palermo – Rosso
Eduardo Torres Acosta – Versante Nord – Nerello Mascalese – Etna – Rosso
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