The best wineries in Castiglione di Sicilia.
Giuseppe Russo, graduated in piano and in Arts, has been running the family business since 2004 and bottling Etna Rosso in three versions starting from the 2005 vintage. The 15 hectares of vineyards are divided into three districts, S. Lorenzo (8 hectares to 750–780 m above sea level), Feudo (6 hectares to 650–670 m above sea level) and Feudo di Mezzo (1 hectare to 700 m above sea level). In addition, Giuseppe manages 1 hectare of Calderara Sottana. Giuseppe follows the same method for the production of wine that followed for the study of the piano: attention to detail, but having at the same time in mind the final result. The company is certified for organic viticulture.
Pietradolce was founded in 2005, and finds its place in Solicchiata, part of the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, on the North–east slope of Mount Etna. The vineyard covers 10 hectares, between 600 and 800 meters of altitude, and is divided into three plots of land, each falling in a different district: Marchesa, Moganazzi, and Chiusa Spagnolo.
We chose to grow only native vines of Etna, trained largely with the traditional “ad alberello” (bush–vine) method. The choice derived from a deep conviction that this is what the territory that hosts us requires. Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Carricante are and will be the main protagonists of our story.
Our wine is fruit of our land even before than that of our hands. For this reason, it clearly represents the soul of the volcano on whose slopes it comes to life. Our work is aimed to preserve intact this soul in all its liveliness.
Etna flows in the sap of the vineyards of Cottanera that, with its border viticulture, is one of the most interesting realities of the Italian and international wine scene. Those of Cottanera are vineyards that are located on lava rock, 700 meters above sea level, along the northern slopes of the volcano, and that screw with the atmosphere of Etna becoming the mirror of a unique, precious, charming and full of charm territory. The name, chosen by the company, is linked to an ancient village which limits the family vineyards along the bank of the river Alcantara.
Cottanera is a gem of 100 hectares, all grouped together, 65 of which are vineyards.
The vineyards and winery are located in Castiglione di Sicilia (CT), where, therefore, all stages of the supply chain from harvesting to bottling take place.
"To look to the future we can not ignore the education we received. Land, as my father taught me, is an invaluable asset, because it is the principle of all things, and of what we are". This is the philosophy that Guglielmo repeated and that wanted to hand down to his children.
Guglielmo was the first to bet on the value of those black lands. We are in the nineties when Guglielmo, along with his brother Enzo, decided to convert what was a hazelnut grove into a large vineyard, the first plants related to international varieties, and then, over the years, native grapes were added, the historic vines of Etna: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Carricante.
Today, after the death of Guglielmo, Cottanera is led by the brother Enzo and by the sons of its founder: Mariangela, Francesco and Emanuele.
We cultivate only Etna grape varieties, in total respect of the territory and of the peculiarities of each vintage.
We limit our interventions to a minimum. The land commands, not us. We believe that only pandering and respecting the natural expression of our territory, we can have great wines. Great because honest.
Capirossa is located on the north side of the Park of Etna, precisely in Solicchiata di Castiglione di Sicilia. A few steps from the craters and the sea, the vineyards cover 15 hectares, alloted in the districts Barbagalli, Corvo, Bonanno, Tumacsi, all about 800 meters above sea level.
Historic vines (over 50 years), and recently planted, are part of a charming and unspoiled natural environment, with the typical terraces and stone walls of lava stone, characteristic of the Etna rural architecture, where the green blends naturally with the black of the volcanic soil. Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, in addition to Grillo, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, express an excellent organoleptic potential, adapting to the extraordinary climatic conditions of our territory, celebration and maximum expression of typicality.
The winemaking tradition of the Russo family begins two centuries ago and has been handed down from father to son to our days. At first, it was 1860, the Russo family devoted themselves exclusively to the cultivation of vineyards situated in the area of Solicchiata, Municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia. Then, in 1955, Don Ciccio with his son Vincenzo, the current owner, decided to bottle the wine produced from the family vineyards creating a small winery. The first wine was called Solicchiata. It was 1956; the D.O.C. Etna certification was recognized in 1968, the same year in which the brand was renamed Rusvini, up to the mark of today that is Cantine Russo. Today, along with their father, there are Gina and Francesco.
The company is located in Solicchiata, on the slope of the valley north of Mount Etna. The philosophy of cultivation is based on the principle that man is incapable of understanding nature in its totality, its complexity and its interactions. As a consequence, this choice has led us to avoid, where possible, the movement of the soil and to abandon any treatment on raw materials nor added in the processed product. The cultivated area of our company is of approximately 14 hectares, of which 12 hectares are of bush vineyards and the remainder of olive, traditional fruit, almond trees and garden. Our wines and olive oils, of maximum expression and depth, are named MunJebel and Magma. These selected characteristic wines and oils come from soils of exceptional exposure and geology, between 650 and 1000 meters of altitude.
The Antichi Vinai company, led by the Gangemi family, has been dealing for four generations with the production of wines of Sicily and with the exploitation of native vines. Experience, passion and technology create quality products, a certainty in the regional territory.
The company is located on the north side of Etna; it is characterized by a philosophy of promotion and development of the area.
Tenuta di Fessina is a winery on the slopes of Etna, in Contrada Rovittello (Municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia).
The idea of creating Scirto Wines of Azienda Agricola Faro Giuseppina, was born from a passion for vines and wine and from the desire to preserve tradition merging it with innovation. It is a small and young Sicilian company who has learned from past generations the love and willpower towards this job.
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Via Regina Margherita, 78 95012
Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania)
Giuseppe Russo, graduated in piano and in Arts, has been running the family business since 2004 and bottling Etna Rosso in three versions starting from the 2005 vintage. The 15 hectares of...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
C.da Moganazzi 95012
Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania)
Pietradolce was founded in 2005, and finds its place in Solicchiata, part of the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, on the North–east slope of Mount Etna. The vineyard covers 10 hectares,...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Strada Provinciale, 89 95030
Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania)
Etna flows in the sap of the vineyards of Cottanera that, with its border viticulture, is one of the most interesting realities of the Italian and international wine scene. Those of Cottanera are...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Contrada Arcuria, Passopisciaro 95012
Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania)
We cultivate only Etna grape varieties, in total respect of the territory and of the peculiarities of each vintage.We limit our interventions to a minimum. The land commands, not us. We believe...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
via Magenta, 27 95030
Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania)
Capirossa is located on the north side of the Park of Etna, precisely in Solicchiata di Castiglione di Sicilia. A few steps from the craters and the sea, the vineyards cover 15 hectares, alloted...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
via Corvo sn 95030
Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania)
The winemaking tradition of the Russo family begins two centuries ago and has been handed down from father to son to our days. At first, it was 1860, the Russo family devoted themselves...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Via Nazionale 297 95012 Solicchiata 95012
Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania)
The company is located in Solicchiata, on the slope of the valley north of Mount Etna. The philosophy of cultivation is based on the principle that man is incapable of understanding nature in its...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Via Castiglione, 49 95012
Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania)
The Antichi Vinai company, led by the Gangemi family, has been dealing for four generations with the production of wines of Sicily and with the exploitation of native vines. Experience, passion...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Contrada Guardiola 95012
Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania)
The company is located on the north side of Etna; it is characterized by a philosophy of promotion and development of the area.
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Via Nazionale SS 120, 22 95012
Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania)
Tenuta di Fessina is a winery on the slopes of Etna, in Contrada Rovittello (Municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia).
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Via Panebianco,13 95012
Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania)
The idea of creating Scirto Wines of Azienda Agricola Faro Giuseppina, was born from a passion for vines and wine and from the desire to preserve tradition merging it with innovation. It is a...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Strada Statale 120 Km 1945 95030
Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania)
