REGION: Sicily

Liquori dell'Etna is a range of liqueurs produced from the seasonal fruits that grow at the foot of Sicily’s volcanic Mount Etna, reflecting the rich terroir of the countryside and the exceptional agriculture it produces.

At 500 meters, on the eastern slopes of Mt. Etna, Murgo’s 30 ha. are located on 3 farms: San Michele in Santa Venerina, Gelso Bianco near Catania, and La Francescana in Aprilia. Murgo crafts pure expressions of Etna’s native varieties at a fraction of the cost of neighboring estates.

After a decade of experience making wine at Tenuta di Trinoro, in 2000 Andrea Franchetti dedicated himself to a new project on the northern slopes of Mount Etna near the town of Passopisciaro in the district of Castiglione di Sicilia. Franchetti lovingly restored the long-forgotten terraces adorned with age-old vines. At about 1,000 meters above sea level, he meticulously replanted …

Catania, Sicily, at the base of Mount Etna, is famous for the quality of its blood oranges. Amara Rossa (“bitter red”) Blood Orange Liqueur is a family brand of liqueur made from hand-picked, organic blood oranges and sustainably grown local herbs.

Winemaking legend Marc de Grazia coaxes singular expressions from Nerello Mascalese, Carricante and other native varieties planted to prized crus on the high-reaching slopes of Mt Etna, including Calderara Sottana, San Lorenzo, Santo Spirito, Guardiola, Moganazzi, Feudo di Mezzo, and Bocca d’Orzo.