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Cantine Sava is a family-run estate rooted in generations of farming on the slopes of Mount Etna. The winery is located in Contrada Salùci, on the lesser-explored southern slope of the volcano, at 750 metres above sea level.

At the heart of the estate stands an 1790 palmento — a historic stone winemaking facility — and an 1791 catonian press, both restored using original materials. During the restoration, a symbol was discovered carved into the stone: a cross entwined with the phases of the moon. Historical research revealed that these lands once produced sacred wine for the local Eucharistic celebrations, linking the winery to a centuries-old spiritual and agricultural tradition.

The wines are grown from alberello-trained vines rooted in volcanic sand rich in potassium and iron. Salùci Etna Rosso DOC is a 100% Nerello Mascalese aged in large Slavonian oak casks. Salùci Etna Bianco DOC is a 100% Carricante, steel-fermented to preserve the volcanic freshness of the terroir.

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Mauro Lugarà
March 16, 2025
I went to Cantine Sava for a tasting. It was a truly wonderful experience. The location was charming and welcoming, and the wine was excellent! Highly recommended.
Stefania Randazzo
January 3, 2025
Event venue in the province of Catania, specifically in the Belpasso area. We celebrated our son's first birthday here. The room was fantastic, and the owners, the Sava family, were very accommodating. All our guests were thrilled to discover this venue. We will definitely be back.
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Location

Location Strada Provinciale 120, 95032 Belpasso Catania, Italy

Region

Etna, Sicily, Italy

Spoken Languages

Services

Reduced Mobility Access
Accommodation
Pets Allowed
Parking
Bus Parking

Visiting Hours

Monday - Friday
closed
Saturday - Sunday
11:00 - 13:00

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine

Grape varieties

Nerello Mascalese
Nerello Cappuccio
Carricante
Cataratto

Wine Associations

Consorzio di Tutela Vini Etna DOC

Other wineries in Sicily

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Reviews (5)

Loredana Leone
Reviewed on January 27, 2026

Gorgeous location, perfect for special events. We celebrated a birthday and were welcomed with professionalism, kindness, and great availability. Every detail was taken care of with attention. A super positive experience! ♥️♥️♥️

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maria concetta laudani
Reviewed on June 11, 2025

I entrusted the Cantine Sava team to celebrate the birthday of a loved one. The very sweet Stefania immediately made herself available for everything. My family and I were delighted and will definitely return to Cantine Sava to celebrate our events. The location is enchanting: a completely renovated old winery, a large outdoor terrace to enjoy the fresh air and the Etna sun, and a breathtaking view all the way to the sea. What more could you ask for? There's a family atmosphere, but nothing is left to chance; every detail is taken care of. A real gem? The large window inside the winery with a panoramic view of the vineyard 😍 The winery's wine is TOP!!!

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Federica Mio
Reviewed on March 20, 2025

A wonderful location, a perfect blend of nature and history. We took a relaxing stroll through the vineyards, followed by a visit to the beautiful palmento, a historic winery. Our visit concluded with an excellent tasting of the winery's wines. The palmento is also ideal for hosting any type of event. I highly recommend this place; the owners are extremely helpful.

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Mauro Lugarà
Reviewed on March 16, 2025

I went to Cantine Sava for a tasting. It was a truly wonderful experience. The location was charming and welcoming, and the wine was excellent! Highly recommended.

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Stefania Randazzo
Reviewed on January 3, 2025

Event venue in the province of Catania, specifically in the Belpasso area. We celebrated our son's first birthday here. The room was fantastic, and the owners, the Sava family, were very accommodating. All our guests were thrilled to discover this venue. We will definitely be back.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cantine Sava

Where is Cantine Sava located?

Cantine Sava is located in Etna, Italy

What type of wines does Cantine Sava produce?

Cantine Sava produces Red Wine, White Wine.

What grape varieties do they plant at Cantine Sava?

At Cantine Sava, they cultivate Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante, Cataratto.

What languages do they speak at the Cantine Sava?

At Cantine Sava they speak English, Italian.

Do they produce organic wines at Cantine Sava?

No, Cantine Sava is not an organic wine producer.