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Wine Tourism
on Etna

Europe's most fascinating volcanic wine is born 40 minutes from Catania Airport. Vineyards at 700 metres on an active volcano, design wineries, sunsets to remember.

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130+
DOC wineries
700m
Average altitude
40min
from the airport
3340m
Volcano's summit
The territory

Why Etna wine is so special

Volcanic soils, altitude, and the dramatic day-to-night temperature swing. A one-of-a-kind combination that produces wines of unmatched character.

Red · Etna DOC
Nerello Mascalese
The king of Etna. Elegant, tannic, with notes of red fruit and spice. Ages beautifully — some bottles last for decades. Often compared to Pinot Noir for its complexity and finesse.
The grape that has won over international wine guides
White · Etna DOC
Carricante
The quintessential volcanic white. Fresh, mineral, with lively acidity. Aromas of citrus and white flowers. It best expresses the character of the lava soils on Etna's eastern slope.
Grown mainly on the Milo slope
White · IGT Sicilia
Catarratto
A native Sicilian grape also grown on Etna. Softer in character than Carricante, with notes of yellow fruit and almond. Excellent as an aperitif paired with local dishes.
Versatile and approachable, ideal for food pairing
What to do

Wine tourism experiences

From guided wine tours to private tastings at the winery. Book with GetYourGuide — free cancellation.

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Wineries & Territory Guides

Three partner portals to explore the world of Etna and Sicilian wine in more depth.

Partner portal
cantineeccellenti.it
The guide to Italy's finest wineries. Detailed profiles, reviews, pairings and direct purchase from selected producers.
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Partner portal
cantinetna.it
The specialist guide to Etna DOC. Wineries, grape varieties, wine tourism routes and the calendar of wine events across the Etna territory.
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Partner portal
cantinedisicilia.it
The complete overview of Sicilian wine. From the Aeolian Islands to Marsala, from Etna to Nero d'Avola. Sicily's wine story told across every corner of the island.
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Plan your trip

Wine tourism itineraries

From a quick weekend to a full week immersed in the world of Etna wine.

1
day
Quick wine

A Day on Etna

Morning: crater visit. Lunch at a winery. Afternoon: tasting with a sommelier. Back in Catania by evening.

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3
days
Weekend wine

Etna DOC Weekend

Friday evening: arrival and dinner at a winery. Saturday: full tour of the northern slope. Sunday: southern slope and Zafferana Etnea.

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5
days
Full gourmet

Sicily Food & Wine

Etna DOC, Catania's market, arancini from Ragusa, granita from Bronte, cannoli from Piana degli Albanesi. The best of Sicilian cuisine.

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