Complete wine estate in the heart of the Etna DOC area
Northern slopes of Mount Etna
Approx. 11 ha | 3 ha of vineyards | Winery | Registered brand | 6 wine labels | Own production
Located in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, in Contrada di Mezzo, between Solicchiata and Passopisciaro, this opportunity involves the sale of a fully operational wine business as a whole.
This is not simply a land sale: the transaction includes the transfer of the entire business complex, comprising land, vineyards, olive groves, winery, service buildings, equipment, registered brand, wine stocks, authorisations and vineyard planting rights.
A wine-growing area with a strong identity
The estate is located on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, an area renowned for its leading wine producers and particularly favourable soil and climatic conditions for viticulture.
The property extends over approximately 11 hectares, broadly divided as follows:
3 ha of vineyards | 3 ha of olive groves | 2.9 ha of woodland | approx. 1.1 ha of other land, appurtenances and buildings.
Etna DOC vineyards
The vineyard holdings include approximately 2 hectares of Nerello Mascalese, with some historic vines over fifty years old as well as more recently planted bush-trained vines, and approximately 1 hectare of Carricante.
Subject to the relevant authorisations and production regulations, the vineyards can support the production of Etna Rosso DOC, Etna Rosso Riserva DOC, Etna Rosato DOC, Etna Bianco DOC and Etna Spumante Bianco DOC.
Approximately 1 hectare of replanting/new planting rights is also available, providing an additional opportunity for future growth.
Production, winery and market
The business has its own winery, a registered brand and a portfolio of 6 wine labels.
Current production is approximately 14,000 bottles per year, with an indicative production capacity of around 20,000 bottles, and selling prices generally ranging between €14 and €25 per bottle.
Production includes red, rosé, white and sparkling wines, and some labels have received recognition in national wine competitions and selections.
In recent years, part of the grape production has been sold rather than vinified directly, providing a new owner with the opportunity to increase bottled production and further develop the commercial value of the brand.
Further development opportunities
The estate also benefits from a private well, wine stocks to be inventoried and winery equipment.
Of particular interest is a plot of approximately 10,000 sqm which, according to the owner, may offer development potential, currently subject to planning and zoning verification.
If confirmed, this could provide scope for the development of a wine resort, agritourism facility, wine tourism and tasting centre, hospitality project or expansion of the existing winery.
The final details regarding the buildings and certain technical data are currently being updated and will be made available during the due diligence and document review process.
Investment profile
This opportunity is particularly suitable for investors seeking immediate entry into the Etna wine sector through an established business, already equipped with vineyards, winery facilities, production, a registered brand and further development potential.
PRESTIGIOUS WINE-GROWING ESTATE ON THE SLOPES OF MOUNT ETNA
4 hectares – Wine-growing potential – Historic 1890 palmento
In a panoramic and particularly attractive location, at the gateway to the Etna DOC area, we are offering an agricultural property of approximately 4 hectares, suitable for the development of a new, boutique-scale wine project with a strong and distinctive identity.
Approximately 3.5 hectares may potentially be suitable for vineyard planting, subject to verification of the relevant authorisations, land suitability and requirements under applicable regulations.
A historic Sicilian palmento dating back to 1890
The true distinguishing feature of the property is an authentic historic Sicilian palmento dating back to 1890, extending over approximately 600 sqm on three levels.
The building requires renovation, but this provides the buyer with the opportunity to develop a bespoke project while restoring and enhancing its original rural architecture.
Subject to the necessary authorisations, the palmento could be transformed into a boutique winery, a wine-tasting venue, a small rural hospitality facility or the symbolic and operational heart of a new wine estate.
Key strengths
Approximately 4 hectares of land in an area with a strong wine-growing tradition.
Approximately 3.5 hectares potentially suitable for vineyard planting, subject to technical and administrative verification.
Historic palmento dating back to 1890, approximately 600 sqm arranged over three levels.
Opportunity to create an integrated project combining wine production, architectural restoration, the local territory and wine tourism experiences.
This is a particularly attractive opportunity for an entrepreneur or investor who, rather than acquiring an already established winery, wishes to create a distinctive wine identity on Mount Etna by developing and enhancing an asset with significant potential.
