Find and Book Wineries to Visit in Etna

Etna is a sub-region of the Sicily wine region. It covers the slopes of Mount Etna, located in the northeastern corner of Sicily.

There are two main airports close to Etna, one in Palermo and one in Catania. Catania International Airport (CTA) is the largest airport on the island, with regular domestic flights to most parts of Italy and international flights to European cities. Palermo Punta Raisi Airport (PMO)is also a major airport close to wineries in Etna. If you decide to get to wineries in Etna by car, take SS120 and E45 motorways.

The best time to visit wineries in Etna is from May to June or September to October. During these late spring and early fall months, the streets, beaches, and attractions won’t be as packed as they will be during the summer months. In these months, you will get to experience wineries in Etna with the perfect climatic conditions and without finding too many people.

Wineries in Etna offer numerous facilities such as kid activities, reduced mobile access, bus parking for a group of tourists and most of them allow to have a pet. Some of the wineries provide accommodation and restaurant services too.

The traditional Etna Rosso, a red made primarily from the Nerello Mascalese grape variety with up to a 20% addition of Nerello Cappuccio, is the most widely grown type of Etna wine. Its Bianco (white) equivalent is made up of at least 60% Carricante.
The most commonly planted grape varieties in Etna are:
Red grape varieties: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
White grape varieties: Carricante, Catarratto, Trebbiano, Minnella

These are the most popular wineries to visit in Etna:

• Antichi Vinai


• Gigliotto Tenute


• Biondi

These wineries in Etna produce organic wines:

• Vivera


• Baglio Assuli


• Girolamo Russo

It is home to one of the most unique and exciting wine regions in Italy, often referred to as "Etna DOC" or "Etna Rosso." The volcanic soils and high-altitude vineyards on the slopes of Mount Etna create a distinctive terroir for growing grapes, particularly the native Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio varieties. Wines from the Mount Etna region are known for their elegance, complexity, and minerality, reflecting the volcanic influence on the grapes.

Etna Rosso is made primarily from the native grape varieties Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. Etna Rosso wines are known for their unique expression of the volcanic terroir, displaying characteristics such as vibrant acidity, elegant tannins, and flavors of red berries, dried herbs, earthiness, and hints of smoke. They often exhibit complexity, balance, and a distinct sense of place, reflecting the volcanic soils and high-altitude vineyards of Mount Etna.

Etna Bianco is a white wine produced in the Mount Etna region of Sicily, Italy. It is crafted from a blend of grape varieties, including Carricante, Catarratto, and other local indigenous grapes. Etna Bianco wines are known for their freshness, minerality, and complexity, reflecting the volcanic soils and high-altitude vineyards of Mount Etna. They often exhibit citrus and orchard fruit flavors, along with herbal notes, floral aromatics, and a vibrant acidity and appreciated for its ability to age and develop further complexity over time.