Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, CarricanteAppointment onlyViagrande, Etna Sud-Est
1734-heritage estate with historic palmento and vineyard walk on Monte Serra; the only winery producing wines from all four Etna slopes using 100% native grapes with autochthonous yeasts.
Tip: Open Tue-Sun by reservation; 15 km from Catania, 40 km from Taormina.
Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante, MondeuseAppointment onlyCastiglione di Sicilia, Etna Nord
100-hectare Etna estate at 700 m offering contrade-focused tastings with cellared vintages; lunch packages include traditional Etna recipes paired across the range.
Tip: Book the Le Contrade lunch to taste separately vinified single-vineyard Nerello Mascalese.
Carricante, Nerello MascaleseAppointment onlyMilo, Etna Est
Sicily's oldest Etna DOC producer since 1727; historic cellar tours with Etna cuisine pairings and access to a four-room wine resort with infinity pool.
Tip: The Contrada Villagrande single-vineyard Carricante is poured exclusively on-site.
Nero d'Avola, Syrah, Grillo, ViognierAppointment onlySanta Cristina Gela, Palermo hills
Organic estate a few kilometres south of Palermo in an ancient family baglio; private introductory wine courses and guided tastings across highland, Noto and Etna terroirs.
Tip: Their organic certification spans all vineyard sites; sustainable agriculture is central to the tour narrative.
Nerello Mascalese, CarricanteAppointment onlyPassopisciaro, Etna Nord
Superbly restored 19th-century palmento at the heart of the estate; 18 hectares of volcanic-soil vineyards with separate contrade vinifications poured in the historic stone press building.
Tip: One of the finest palmento restorations on Etna; visit pairs well with a Passopisciaro village walk.
Nerello Mascalese, Carricante, Nero d'AvolaAppointment onlyTrecastagni, Etna Sud
Organic Etna winery offering contrade immersions, underground cellar tours and a sparkling-wine focus; ancient Monte Gorna palmento adds heritage depth.
Tip: The sparkling Etna Rosato Brut Methode Classique tasting is a Nicosia signature.