REGION: Sicily

After a decade of experience making wine at Tenuta di Trinoro, in 2000 Andrea Franchetti dedicated himself to a new project on the northern slopes of Mount Etna near the town of Passopisciaro in the district of Castiglione di Sicilia. Franchetti lovingly restored the long-forgotten terraces adorned with age-old vines. At about 1,000 meters above sea level, he meticulously replanted …

Catania, Sicily, at the base of Mount Etna, is famous for the quality of its blood oranges. Amara Rossa (“bitter red”) Blood Orange Liqueur is a family brand of liqueur made from hand-picked, organic blood oranges and sustainably grown local herbs.

Winemaking legend Marc DeGrazia coaxes unique expressions of Nerello Mascalese, Carricante and other native varieties from six cru vineyards – Calderara Sottana, San Lorenzo, Bocca d’Orzo, Santo Spirito, Guardiola and Feudo di Mezzo- on the high northern slopes of Mount Etna.

A young, dynamic, organically farmed estate on the slopes of Mount Etna at 650-750 meters above sea level, focusing entirely on Sicilian indigenous varieties. A Skurnik national supplier!