REGION: Sicily

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.

A young, dynamic, organically farmed estate on the slopes of Mount Etna at 650-750 meters above sea level, focusing entirely on Sicilian indigenous varieties. A Skurnik national supplier!

In the southeast province of Ragusa, Valle dell’Acate is world renowned for making high quality Sicilian wines of incredible elegance and a special sense of place. Gaetana Jacono manages 80 ha. of organically farmed vineyards planted to Frappato and Nero d’Avola, with also Grillo and Chardonnay.