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.
Address: Contrada Santo Spirito, 95012 Passopisciaro, Castiglione di Sicilia (CT), Sicily
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.
Seasonal cellar set in a traditional palazzotto pantesco with vaulted dammuso ceilings; tasting experiences include Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria DOC and dry Zibibbo poured overlooking UNESCO-listed vineyards.
Tip: Open May-September only; the Ben Ryé sotto le stelle 100-minute evening experience is exceptional.
170-hectare Val di Noto estate with underground cellar and guest accommodation; Nero d'Avola specialist with single-variety and blended expressions in a dramatic desert-landscape setting.
Tip: Request the underground cellar tour; the estate guesthouse is excellent for overnight stays.
Volcanic Aeolian Islands estate with 20 ha of organically farmed ancient alberello vines; vineyard picnics and sunset tastings with panoramic sea views.
Tip: The Bianco Pomice from Malvasia and Carricante and the evening tasting format make this the most dramatic tasting room in Sicily.
Planeta's Etna estate inside the Etna Park, with a carefully restored cellar and the Teatro in Vigna natural amphitheatre; exclusive wine shop and panoramic vineyard views of the volcano.
Tip: The Sciaranuova Festival in summer hosts concerts in the vineyard amphitheatre.
Historic 1833 tufa-stone cellars on the Marsala seafront housing 3,000-plus oak barrels; guided tours cover Marsala history and production secrets.
Tip: Book at least a week ahead in summer; tours run in Italian, English and French.
