Palari, in Messina, is one of Sicily’s most admired wine producers, and its wines have developed a cult following. The 20-acre estate sits on very difficult to cultivate terrain, much of it with inclines of 80%. The estate was founded by Salvatore Geraci, an architect, and his brother Giampero, and between them the men have turned the little-known appellation of Faro into a name that collectors now seek out. Using such indigenous grapes as Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, and Nocera Palari makes wines that impress critics. The flagship wine is the Palari Faro red blend, and in every vintage from 2000 to 2011 the wine earned Gambero Rosso’s highest rating of 3 glasses. Palari’s “limited production is appreciated by critics and wine lovers for its elegance and sense of place, and enjoys an international cult following.”