SKU: 20188
Brand: Wiegner
Profumi Olfatto: Sentori di frutta fresca, fragola e ciliegia, ha un finale a naso molto fresco e morbido.
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SKU: 18338
Brand: Cottanera
In this unique and rare wine, the grapes of our Cru express themselves with their deepest character. The Etna Rosso Riserva contrada Zottorinoto cru is a wine with a brilliant garnet ruby color. On the nose the floral notes and Mediterranean herbs give breath to the hints of fruit among which blueberries, raspberries and blackberries stand out wrapped in a spice of vanilla and black tea. On the palate the body is velvety and enveloping, sapid in the length and relaxed in the noble and chiseled tannins, long persistence.
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SKU: 17551
Brand: Filippo Grasso
Etna Rosso Ripiddu Filippo Grasso is produced from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Mantellato grapes on the Etna volcanic soil and precisely on the North Slope of Etna, in the Randazzo area, in Contrada Calderara.
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SKU: 17352
Brand: Donnafugata
Ruby. The nose is expressed with hints of small red fruits, notes of undergrowth, spicy tones of cinnamon and black pepper and balsamic hints. On the palate it boasts a good structure, the tannins are well integrated and the persistence is excellent. Excellent in combination with risotto, red meats and game, it is also to be tried with legume soups.
SKU: 17351
Brand: Donnafugata
Ruby. The nose is expressed with hints of small red fruits, notes of undergrowth, spicy tones of cinnamon and black pepper and balsamic hints. On the palate it boasts a good structure, the tannins are well integrated and the persistence is excellent. Excellent in combination with risotto, red meats and game, it is also to be tried with legume soups.
SKU: 17350
Brand: Donnafugata
Elegant and bright ruby red color to the eye. The nose is broad and deep, with floral notes of violets and fruity references to currant that lead the way, then complemented by complex hints of flint, sweet tobacco and nutmeg. The taste is as refined and complex as the nose, distinctly mineral and important (but refined) in the tannic texture. Remarkable persistence. You will find it excellent together with the Peking duck, but also in combination with turkey in mushroom sauce there is really not bad.
SKU: 17349
Brand: Donnafugata
Elegant and bright ruby red color to the eye. The nose is broad and deep, with floral notes of violets and fruity references to currant that lead the way, then complemented by complex hints of flint, sweet tobacco and nutmeg. The taste is as refined and complex as the nose, distinctly mineral and important (but refined) in the tannic texture. Remarkable persistence. You will find it excellent together with the Peking duck, but also in combination with turkey in mushroom sauce there is really not bad.
SKU: 17346
Brand: Donnafugata
Bright ruby red color to the eye. The olfactory bouquet is elegant, with initial fruity hints of strawberry and currant complemented by pleasant floral notes. Subsequently, nuances of cinnamon and nutmeg further embellish the picture on the nose. The tasting continues on the same path traced by the sense of smell, proving to be harmonious in the tannic texture, balanced and persistent.
Excellent with second courses based on meat, it is to be tried with the shoulder of Nebrodi black pig with aromatic herbs.
SKU: 17345
Brand: Donnafugata
Donnafugata 's Etna Bianco “Sul Vulcano” is a fresh and mineral wine born on the slopes of the great Sicilian volcano, at 750 meters above sea level. It is vinified in steel and aged in French barriques. It smells of white flowers, citrus and flint. The sip is taut, very fresh, savory and mineral, with good persistence
SKU: 17344
Brand: Donnafugata
Dea Vulcano, with a light ruby red color, offers a refined bouquet with fruity notes of wild strawberry and cherry, light hints of aromatic herbs (sage) and spicy notes of black pepper and cinnamon. On the palate it is fresh and fragrant, soft with well integrated tannins and a balanced and juicy finish.
SKU: 15130
Brand: Federico Curtaz
Gamma is a white wine of great finesse, dry and vertical as the Etna wines know how to be, long-lived, balanced in the play between acidity and body of the wine. It has a straw yellow color and an aroma of wild herbs and altitude flowers. --- Gamma: in physics, Gamma is the notation of the Lorenz factor, an equation that relates the dilation of time to the contraction of physical quantities, discovered at the time by Einstein. Wine makes people talk, unites people, expands the perception of time. Anyone who is passionate will experience the long chats around the emotional details that wine offers. Hours in which emotion and passion gracefully distort reality, transforming discussions around wine into pleasant journeys through history, culture and places, without moving from the table. Whenever wine is on the table, in the glass, it becomes a means for those who are passionate about it for long and passionate conversations. Culture, art, gastronomy mix with the evocation of the places where wine is produced, a virtual journey that extends for hours. Time and space confuse, wrap around flavors, colors and aromas, evoking emotions that come from often unknown lands.
SKU: 15129
Brand: Federico Curtaz
Purgatory: it is the place of production, an ancient district of Etna, one among thousands. A land of choice. Where the wine has a strong character without mediation, such as the interpretation I have given and will always give to Etna wines.
SKU: 15128
Brand: Federico Curtaz
Kudos is a white wine from an ancient, elegant and profound vineyard. Acidity and thickness played on the blade of the knife, to be drunk young or stored for years, according to his own inspiration
SKU: 15088
Brand: Davide Fregonese
Full, intense, fresh and mineral. Etna Rosato is an excellent Sicilian wine, obtained with Nerello Mascalese grapes grown in Castiglione di Sicilia, Contrada Montedolce, on volcanic soil, at an altitude of 730/750 m slm The cellar makes use of the advice of the oenologists Andrea Delpiano and Davide Red. The vinification involves a soft direct pressing of the whole grape, with fermentation in stainless steel tanks for a period of about 15 days. Refinement always in steel tanks on fine lees for about 5 months, with weekly battonage in the first month and monthly in the last few months. In the glass it shows off a soft and bright pink. The olfactory profile is rich floral aromas, with fruity and citrus scents of pink grapefruit, pomegranate and raspberry, with hints of aromatic herbs. On the palate it is dynamic, with delicate fruit that leads towards a finish of pleasant mineral freshness. Excellent expression of volcanic wine, a label to try absolutely. It goes perfectly with all seafood dishes, it is perfect with vegetarian first courses, excellent with fresh cheeses.
SKU: 15087
Brand: Davide Fregonese
Full, intense, fresh and mineral. Etna bianco is produced with grapes from Carricante vines (with small percentages of other native varieties). The vineyards are grown in Montedolce and Solicchiata, on volcanic soil at an altitude of 730 - 750 m slm with north, north-east exposure. The harvest takes place in mid-October, the vinification takes place by direct pressing, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks for a period of about 15 days. Refinement always in steel, on fine lees for about 5 months with weekly battonage. In the glass it shows a beautiful paglierino.Pieno yellow color. Full, intense, fresh and mineral. Aromas of white-fleshed fruits arrive on the nose, with hints of Mediterranean aromatic herbs. Mineral, fresh and intense taste, with a full, savory and persistent finish. It goes perfectly with seafood first courses, is perfect with fried fish and excellent with sea bream cooked in coarse salt.
SKU: 15086
Brand: Davide Fregonese
Intense and refined nose, candied cherry, wild herbs and minerals, bush and wet stone, hints of white pepper on the finish. Debut vintage, certainly a good start given the particularly lucky vintage. Davide Fregonese's Etna seeks the elegance he loves from Piedmont, opting for vinifications that are able to grant beauty and finesse.
SKU: 15085
Brand: Davide Fregonese
Intense and vinous nose, notes of ripe fruit and Mediterranean scrub. The vines are grown in the Montedolce/Solicchiata district, on the North East side of Etna: a very generous volcanic terroir that gives elegance and structure to Nerello Mascalese (with small percentages of other native varieties). The splendid vineyards are cultivated with an espalier training system, at an altitude of 730/750 m slm , with a north, north-east exposure. The harvest takes place in mid-October, the fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for a period of about 10 days, with daily pumping over and a délestage in the middle of the period, and always aging in steel. Ruby red in color to the eye, Sicilian Nerello Mascalese tells the territory with intensity; the savory and mineral sensations given by the volcanic lands stand out in particular. The nose is intense and vinous, with fruity hints of ripe fruit, with the fresh boost of rhubarb and Mediterranean scrub, accompanied by notes of resin and oriental woods. The taste is decidedly succulent, pleasantly progressive, with perfect acidity and delicate tannins, and a persistent and savory finish. Perfect in combination with first courses seasoned with meat sauce and stuffed baked pasta; also excellent to accompany mushroom soup, sausage with gravy and Wellington-style fillet.
SKU: 14943
Brand: Inessa
Etna Rosso Inessa comes from terraced vineyards of Castiglione di Sicilia located between 650 and 700 meters above sea level. It underlines the link between the autochthonous Nerello Mascalese vine and the Etna area, with its fertile soils of volcanic origin and a microclimate characterized by a good temperature range between day and night.
SKU: 14536
Brand: Vivera
Etna Rosso "Martinella" is a rich, intense and elegant wine that is born in the homonymous district at 600 m on the slopes of the volcano, aged for 30 months in old barriques. It has a deep but delicate bouquet of wild fruit in jam, spices, pepper and undergrowth. On the palate it is decisive, energetic and vigorous, with grace and gracefulness, with lively and soft tannins on the finish
SKU: 14241
Brand: Filippo Grasso
A rosé that well represents the expression of Etna terroir, Etna Rosato is a wine that pours into the glass with a pink color comparable to the color of onion skin. The olfactory examination reveals an intense aroma with the prevalence of aromas of red fruits and cherry. A fresh wine, with good acidity and aromatic intensity that make this cup very pleasant on the palate and easy to drink.
SKU: 14240
Brand: Filippo Grasso
Ruby red with violet reflections, broad and persistent nose, full and harmonious in the mouth, it reflects the typicality of the old vineyards of Etna.
SKU: 14239
Brand: Filippo Grasso
An elegant white, with well-marked mineral notes and a persistent and pleasant flavor on the palate. Excellent glass to combine, in order to be able to savor its exceptional qualities to the fullest, with seafood first courses, grilled roasted fish, shellfish and seafood appetizers.
SKU: 14238
Brand: Filippo Grasso
Etna Rosso Ripiddu Filippo Grasso is produced from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Mantellato grapes on the Etna volcanic soil and precisely on the North Slope of Etna, in the Randazzo area, in Contrada Calderara.
SKU: 13711
Brand: Ciro Biondi
Typical olfactory profile outlined by the magmatic and balsamic traits of the territory within which the varietal notes of Mediterranean scrub are expressed, rich in berries and wild aromatic herbs, blueberries and cassis, embellished with fine spiciness.
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SKU: 13007
Brand: Cottanera
A complex sparkling wine, with a marked minerality. White flowers and citrus notes intertwine with the fine perlage.
SKU: 11923
Brand: Vivera
Etna Rosso "Martinella" is a rich, intense and elegant wine that is born in the homonymous district at 600 m on the slopes of the volcano, aged for 30 months in old barriques. It has a deep but delicate bouquet of wild fruit in jam, spices, pepper and undergrowth. On the palate it is decisive, energetic and vigorous, with grace and gracefulness, with lively and soft tannins on the finish
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SKU: 11918
Brand: Vivera
Vivera ETNA BIANCO is bottled in the month of March, the first of the original Roman calendar and consecrated to Mars, god of agriculture and war. I dedicate this wine to all the farmers who, with the tenacity of ancient warriors, fight every day to give us fruits that make their memory eternal
SKU: 11917
Brand: Vivera
This wine has a rebellious and tenacious, friendly and caciarone spirit. Like a man who has gone through so many experiences that have opened his mind and soul and now he feels free to be. Vivera Etna Rosso is a wine that speaks to you with simple but carefully chosen words, how its grapes are selected and how careful the processing is.
SKU: 11916
Brand: Vivera
It is certainly a wine for important dishes such as lobster, lobster, prawns, but… how good it is when tasted with bread and panelle and all our Sicilian “street” food!!!
SKU: 11915
Brand: Vivera
"Sire" is the king you see "sali"-re in his journey to plant and tend the vineyards, a constant reminder that wine is hard work and that only a careful commitment creates uniqueness.
SKU: 10785
Brand: Tornatore
At sight intense ruby red color. The nose is expressed on beautiful hints of violet, with a marked fruity profile. The sip is round, full, fresh and savory. It relaxes with good structure, closing on fruity notes. Tornatore 's Etna Rosso goes wonderfully with red meats, cheeses and cold cuts.
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SKU: 9738
Brand: TERRAZZE DELL'ETNA
Etna Rosso “Cirneco” is an elegant, intense and full-bodied red wine: the full and representative expression of the Etna area and the flagship of the Terrazze dell'Etna winery, a young but renowned winery founded by Nino Bevilacqua from Palermo with the oenological consultancy of Riccardo Cottarella.
SKU: 9116
Brand: Cottanera
Our cru Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Diciassettesalme has an intense ruby red color. The nose presents red berries such as raspberry, strawberries and blackberries and turns towards notes of herbs such as mallow, thyme and juniper accompanied by mineral sensations. On the palate it is very broad, the tannins are perfectly balanced and the finish is long and delicately balsamic.
SKU: 9113
Brand: Cottanera
The cru Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Feudo di Mezzo is a wine with a light garnet ruby color. On the nose, floral scents stand out with notes that can also vary on red fruits. On the palate it has a great structure with dense and austere but not harsh tannins. The length on the finish confirms that we are dealing with a wine of great longevity.
SKU: 9112
Brand: Cottanera
The soil of Calderara, a mixture of black pumice and basalt, enhances the minerality typical of Carricante. Our Etna DOC Bianco Contrada Calderara has a golden straw color. The nose welcomes us with hints of lemon blossom, elderberry, chamomile, bergamot, sage and fresh oregano that intertwine with white peach and yellow plum. On the palate it releases saline vitality that enhances the sinuous body enhancing the richness of the finish. A White destined for longevity.
SKU: 9111
Brand: Cottanera
In this unique and rare wine, the grapes of our Cru express themselves with their deepest character. The Etna Rosso Riserva contrada Zottorinoto cru is a wine with a brilliant garnet ruby color. On the nose the floral notes and Mediterranean herbs give breath to the hints of fruit among which blueberries, raspberries and blackberries stand out wrapped in a spice of vanilla and black tea. On the palate the body is velvety and enveloping, sapid in the length and relaxed in the noble and chiseled tannins, long persistence.
SKU: 9107
Brand: Cottanera
The cru Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Feudo di Mezzo is a wine with a light garnet ruby color. On the nose, floral scents stand out with notes that can also vary on red fruits. On the palate it has a great structure with dense and austere but not harsh tannins. The length on the finish confirms that we are dealing with a wine of great longevity.
SKU: 9106
Brand: Cottanera
The nose has red berries such as raspberry, strawberries and blackberries and turns towards notes of herbs such as mallow, thyme and juniper accompanied by mineral sensations. On the palate it is very broad, the tannins are perfectly balanced and the finish is long and delicately balsamic.
SKU: 8874
Brand: Donnafugata
Modern wooden and plexiglass box with Vigna di Gabri 2020 Sicilia Doc, Sul Vulcano Etna Rosso Doc 2017 and Ben Ryé 2019 Passito di Pantelleria Doc 0.375l bottle
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SKU: 7016
Brand: Donnafugata
Cuordilava is obtained from the 2017 harvest of Nerello Mascalese grapes: a red of great elegance that after a long period of aging expresses intense notes of small red fruits, spices and undergrowth on the palate is broad and deep, with caressing tannins and a long persistence.
SKU: 7013
Brand: Donnafugata
Cuordilava is obtained from the 2017 harvest of Nerello Mascalese grapes: a red of great elegance that after a long period of aging expresses intense notes of small red fruits, spices and undergrowth on the palate is broad and deep, with caressing tannins and a long persistence.
SKU: 7008
Brand: Donnafugata
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- Isolano comes from a selection of Carricante grapes from the 2019 harvest: a white with a refined bouquet with citrus scents, notes of broom in bloom and volcanic and Mediterranean aromatic herbs, Isolano stands out for its enveloping and magnificent minerality.
SKU: 7006
Brand: Donnafugata
Donnafugata presents two new prestigious productions grown on the slopes of the Etna volcano, in collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana: the white Isolano and the red Cuordilava , the result of the mountain viticulture of this terroir. After the success of the Rosa rosé and a special limited edition of the 2016 Tancredi red, Donnafugata continues the partnership with Dolce & Gabbana, focusing its commitment on the prestigious Etna Doc wines. The highest active volcano in Europe offers a unique habitat for quality viticulture: the Sicilian sunshine is combined with the high altitude of the vineyards, where the soils of lava origin and native vines are identifying. An interaction of factors that through careful craftsmanship , from the vineyard to the cellar, gives life to wines with an unmistakable personality. Isolano comes from a selection of Carricante grapes from the 2019 harvest: a white with a refined bouquet with citrus scents, notes of broom in bloom and volcanic and Mediterranean aromatic herbs, Isolano stands out for its enveloping and magnificent minerality.
SKU: 6626
Brand: Donnafugata
Bright ruby red color to the eye. The olfactory bouquet is elegant, with initial fruity hints of strawberry and currant complemented by pleasant floral notes. Subsequently, nuances of cinnamon and nutmeg further embellish the picture on the nose. The tasting continues on the same path traced by the sense of smell, proving to be harmonious in the tannic texture, balanced and persistent.
Excellent with second courses based on meat, it is to be tried with the shoulder of Nebrodi black pig with aromatic herbs.
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SKU: 4225
Brand: Donnafugata
Donnafugata 's Etna Bianco “Sul Vulcano” is a fresh and mineral wine born on the slopes of the great Sicilian volcano, at 750 meters above sea level. It is vinified in steel and aged in French barriques. It smells of white flowers, citrus and flint. The sip is taut, very fresh, savory and mineral, with good persistence
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SKU: 2396
Brand: Donnafugata
Donnafugata 's Etna Bianco “Sul Vulcano” is a fresh and mineral wine born on the slopes of the great Sicilian volcano, at 750 meters above sea level. It is vinified in steel and aged in French barriques. It smells of white flowers, citrus and flint. The sip is taut, very fresh, savory and mineral, with good persistence
SKU: 1953
Brand: Donnafugata
Elegant and bright ruby red color to the eye. The nose is broad and deep, with floral notes of violets and fruity references to currant that lead the way, then complemented by complex hints of flint, sweet tobacco and nutmeg. The taste is as refined and complex as the nose, distinctly mineral and important (but refined) in the tannic texture. Remarkable persistence. You will find it excellent together with the Peking duck, but also in combination with turkey in mushroom sauce there is really not bad.
SKU: 1306
Brand: Tornatore
At sight intense ruby red color. The nose is expressed on beautiful hints of violet, with a marked fruity profile. The sip is round, full, fresh and savory. It relaxes with good structure, closing on fruity notes. Tornatore 's Etna Rosso goes wonderfully with red meats, cheeses and cold cuts.
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SKU: 1304
Brand: Tornatore
Deep straw yellow, with intense and pleasant aromas of flowers and white pulp fruit, with a splash of citrus. Fresh and savory mouth, with a full and juicy sip, with a long and vibrant finish that closes on notes of aromatic herbs and honey. Particularly suitable to accompany appetizers and seafood first courses, such as seafood salad, tagliolini with clams and zucchini, fettuccine with crab meat and risotto with shrimps.
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SKU: 1302
Brand: Tornatore
Transparent ruby red and not particularly intense. The nose releases a fragrant olfactory range of red berries, Mediterranean herbs, musky and spicy tones, with a significant minerality in the background. In the mouth it shows a pleasant and refined gustatory path, guided by a solid body, lively tannins and a good balance between freshness and flavor. It closes long on fruity and spicy notes. Versatile and intriguing, to combine with various preparations, including first courses with meat sauce and stuffed pasta. Try it with amatriciana pasta, sausage with sauce and chicken and mushroom dumplings.
SKU: 1285
Brand: Donnafugata
Elegant 1 bottle wooden box with a bottle of Fragore 2017, Etna Doc Rosso, Contrada Montelaguardia. Conf. Luxury Fragore Box Wooden box containing 1 750 ml bottle of: FRAGORE 2017 - Etna Rosso Doc Contrada Montelaguardia
SKU: 1278
Brand: Donnafugata
Bright ruby red color to the eye. The olfactory bouquet is elegant, with initial fruity hints of strawberry and currant complemented by pleasant floral notes. Subsequently, nuances of cinnamon and nutmeg further embellish the picture on the nose. The tasting continues on the same path traced by the sense of smell, proving to be harmonious in the tannic texture, balanced and persistent. Excellent with second courses based on meat, it is to be tried with the shoulder of Nebrodi black pig with aromatic herbs.
SKU: 1253
Brand: Donnafugata
Ruby. The nose is expressed with hints of small red fruits, notes of undergrowth, spicy tones of cinnamon and black pepper and balsamic hints. On the palate it boasts a good structure, the tannins are well integrated and the persistence is excellent. Excellent in combination with risotto, red meats and game, it is also to be tried with legume soups.
SKU: 1251
Brand: Donnafugata
Bright ruby red color to the eye. The olfactory bouquet is elegant, with initial fruity hints of strawberry and currant complemented by pleasant floral notes. Subsequently, nuances of cinnamon and nutmeg further embellish the picture on the nose. The tasting continues on the same path traced by the sense of smell, proving to be harmonious in the tannic texture, balanced and persistent.
Excellent with second courses based on meat, it is to be tried with the shoulder of Nebrodi black pig with aromatic herbs.
SKU: 1249
Brand: Donnafugata
Bright ruby red color to the eye. The olfactory bouquet is elegant, with initial fruity hints of strawberry and currant complemented by pleasant floral notes. Subsequently, nuances of cinnamon and nutmeg further embellish the picture on the nose. The tasting continues on the same path traced by the sense of smell, proving to be harmonious in the tannic texture, balanced and persistent.
Excellent with second courses based on meat, it is to be tried with the shoulder of Nebrodi black pig with aromatic herbs.
SKU: 782
Brand: Vivera
Etna Rosso "Martinella" is a rich, intense and elegant wine that is born in the homonymous district at 600 m on the slopes of the volcano, aged for 30 months in old barriques. It has a deep but delicate bouquet of wild fruit in jam, spices, pepper and undergrowth. On the palate it is decisive, energetic and vigorous, with grace and gracefulness, with lively and soft tannins on the finish
Etna Wine Denomination: The Excellence of Sicilian Wines
Italy is famous all over the world for its winemaking tradition. From the Tuscan hills to northern regions like Piedmont, Italian wine production is renowned for its quality and variety. But today we want to focus on a unique region of its kind: Etna . Located in Sicily, the highest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna offers a combination of fertile soil and an exceptional climate for growing grapes. In this article we will explore the "Denominazione Vini Etna ", a controlled denomination of origin that guarantees the quality and authenticity of the wines produced in the area.
History and Origins
The millennial legacy
The winemaking history of Etna dates back thousands of years. The first traces of vine cultivation on the island date back to the time of the ancient Greeks. The privileged position of the vineyards, grown on the slopes of Etna , has contributed to the creation of unique and distinctive wines.
The controlled designation of origin
The "Denominazione Vini Etna " was officially recognized in 1968. This classification system guarantees that the wines produced in the region respect certain quality standards and have specific characteristics which distinguish them from other Sicilian wines.
Characteristics of Etna wines
The terroir of Etna
The terroir of Etna is unique thanks to the particular geological characteristics of the volcano. The mineral-rich volcanic soils give the wines a distinctive flavor profile and considerable complexity.
Grape varieties
The native grapes of Etna , such as Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, are the basis of local wine production. These varieties fully express the peculiarities of the terroir and offer elegant, structured and long-lasting wines.
Styles of wine
Etna produces a wide range of wines, from fresh and mineral whites to elegant and complex reds. The winemakers also experiment with aging in wooden barrels, resulting in extraordinarily harmonious wines.
The vineyards of Etna
Vineyards at high altitudes
The vineyards of Etna extend up to the highest altitudes of Europe. The slopes of the volcano offer a combination of fresh sea breezes and significant temperature variations between day and night, creating ideal conditions for growing vines.
Traditional cultivation methods
The Etna winegrowers maintain a strong bond with centuries-old traditions. The cultivation of the vines is still done manually, and the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers is reduced to a minimum to preserve the health of the soil and guarantee the quality of the grapes.
Etna wines and Sicilian gastronomy
Food and wine pairings
The wines of Etna go perfectly with Sicilian cuisine. The fresh whites are excellent with fish and seafood dishes, while the structured reds go wonderfully with roast meats and aged cheeses.
Enhancement of the territory
The production of wine on Etna contributes to the promotion of the Sicilian territory. The cellars and vineyards of the area attract tourists from all over the world, creating economic opportunities and enhancing the local culture and history.
The "Denominazione Vini Etna " represents the excellence of Sicilian wines. Thanks to the unique terroir and the dedication of the local winemakers, Etna produces wines of extraordinary quality. Experiencing a glass of Etna wine means immersing yourself in the millenary history of this volcanic land and discovering authentic flavors that tell the story of a unique region in the world.
FAQs
What is the winemaking history of Etna?
The winemaking history of Etna dates back thousands of years ago, with the first traces of vine cultivation dating back to the era of the ancient Greeks.
What are the main grape varieties grown on Etna?
The main grape varieties grown on Etna are Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio.
What makes Etna wines unique?
The wines of Etna are unique thanks to the volcanic terroir and the geological characteristics of the area, which give them a distinctive aromatic profile.
What are the recommended food and wine pairings with Etna wines?
The wines of Etna go well with Sicilian cuisine, in particular with fish dishes, seafood, roast meats and aged cheeses.
How does the production of wine on Etna contribute to the promotion of the territory?
The production of wine on Etna attracts tourists from all over the world, creating economic opportunities and promoting local culture and history.