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Ade Bro
Great choice of beers and wine. My favorite beer shop ever!!
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Alexandre Coates
Great local shop, very friendly staff and delicious drinks. Great selection of non-alcoholic beers as well
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Andrea Pecorelli
I had a great experience at this beer shop. My girlfriend and I came in looking for three beers as a gift for her fat...
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Andrew Maudsley
Great selection and prices
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bala
Great bottle shop with just the nicest person at the shop! Very attentive and helpful. Definitely recommend checking ...
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David pereira
Best bottle shop in Edinburgh, great selection of beers and super helpful staff. My go to for sour beer.
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Emily Paul
A phenomenal selection of products that is perhaps only surpassed by how phenomenal their staff is - I went in lookin...
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Gezuz Kryst
Great selection with friendly staff.
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Giblet Gravy
Absolutely superb selection and even better service. I was given great recommendations that suited my needs, and the ...
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Glenn Kent
Dear owner my friend and his wife were there on holiday and found me a bottle of Blantons Gold I have been wanting a ...
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joshua brimdyr
Finest and greatest depth of beers for sale in Edinburgh. The owner is super knowledgeable and helpful. There was a c...
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Kenny McCartney
Can't believe I've failed to give a good review of this place before. I've been frequenting this place fo...
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Laura Gutiérrez
Una selección muy buena de cerveza. Nos atendió un chico muy amable detallandonos muy bien el producto a pesar de ser...
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Lauren
Popped in a few nights ago for some gifts. Great customer experience, they listened to what I was looking for and cam...
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Lee Traversari
Spotted on my drive to my last customer, so glad I spotted it. By far one of the best bottle shops I've had the p...
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Mark Muir
The Beerhive is simply the best,very friendly knowledgeable staff,always have an extensive range of beers.🍻
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Michael Zenkl
Excellent selection, very kind and knowledgeable co-owner! Thank you, I walked out with 8 exceptional bottles of wine!
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New Fads
Great guys, amazing selection and super knowledgeable! The best.
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Owen Frost
Our local bottle shop!Absolutely top service everytime we go in! Team are always so friendly and knowledgeable.Always...
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Rachel Wade
Always a pleasure to visit, a real asset to the community, we would be lost without Team Beerhive! Helpful, friendly ...
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Ross Cooper
Great little beer and wine place
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Ross Fraser
Huge selection of quality beers and an execllent local delivery service. I ordered on Thursday night and had the beer...
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Ryan Collman
Been buying beer from Peter and Richard for nearly 8 years now. Definitely the best beer shop in town.
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Seoridh Fraser
Excellent selection across a broad range of price points and styles and thats just the wine. The Beerhive has been ah...
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Sian Buchan
excellent wee shop with great staff and wonderful selection - lots of stuff that isn't beer too, picked up a few ...
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Steven Halkett
Awesome bottle shop. Totally out of my way but I will return many times
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Tara M
Great selection and service with a smile! I was really pleased with their delivery options and frequency. I am cancel...
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Tom Hutchinson
An obviously great passion project bottle shop which I'm embarrassed it took me so long to visit. Great selection...
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Zera Esham
Great place for exciting craft beers with an excellent wine selection as well. The staff are knowledgeable and friend...

Collection: Sicilian Wine

Sicily has changed more than almost any other wine region in Europe. Once known for quantity, it's now producing some of Italy's most exciting wines, with volcanic Etna, ancient native grapes and a new generation of ambitious growers leading the way. There's a confidence to modern Sicilian wine that's hard to ignore.

Sicily has become one of the most exciting wine regions in Europe, combining volcanic terroir, indigenous grape varieties and a growing culture of organic and minimal intervention winemaking. From the mineral slopes of Mount Etna to the sun-soaked vineyards of the south and the windswept islands off the Sicilian coast, the island produces wines with remarkable freshness, energy and regional character despite its warm Mediterranean climate.

Native grape varieties such as Nerello Mascalese, Carricante, Frappato, Grillo and Nero d’Avola sit at the centre of modern Sicilian wine, producing styles that range from mineral volcanic reds and saline whites to lighter coastal wines and textured skin-contact bottlings. Altitude, sea influence and volcanic soils all contribute to wines with freshness, savoury complexity and tension rather than simple warmth or ripeness.

Our Sicily range focuses on growers producing expressive wines with balance, texture and drinkability, from volcanic Etna Rosso and mineral whites to low-intervention wines shaped by native yeast fermentation and traditional farming. Alongside classic Sicilian producers, the collection also highlights a newer generation of winemakers helping redefine the island as one of the most dynamic regions in contemporary wine.

Expect bright acidity, Mediterranean herbs, citrus, smoke, red berry fruit and savoury mineral character alongside wines that pair naturally with food and reflect Sicily’s diverse landscapes and cultures. Whether you're looking for elegant volcanic reds, fresh everyday drinking wines or more experimental natural bottlings, Sicily remains one of the most exciting and versatile wine regions in modern Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Sicilian wine different?

Sicilian wine combines Mediterranean warmth with freshness, volcanic soils and indigenous grape varieties. The island produces everything from mineral Etna wines and fresh coastal whites to structured reds, orange wine and low-intervention styles shaped by Sicily’s diverse climates and landscapes.

What grapes are common in Sicilian wine?

Important Sicilian grape varieties include Nero d’Avola, Nerello Mascalese, Carricante, Frappato, Grillo and Catarratto. Many of these native grapes are increasingly associated with modern Italian wine and natural winemaking.

What is Etna wine?

Etna wine comes from vineyards grown on the slopes of Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano. The region is particularly known for elegant Nerello Mascalese reds and mineral Carricante whites shaped by volcanic soils, altitude and cooler mountain temperatures.

Is Sicilian wine good for natural wine drinkers?

Yes. Sicily has become one of the most important regions in modern natural and minimal intervention wine. Many producers work organically or biodynamically with native yeast fermentation, low sulphur and traditional farming methods, particularly around Etna and western Sicily.

What food pairs well with Sicilian wine?

Sicilian wines pair brilliantly with Mediterranean food, grilled vegetables, seafood, tomato-based dishes and roasted meats. Fresher reds like Frappato work well lightly chilled, while Etna Rosso and skin-contact whites are especially versatile with food.