ClassificationEtna DOC
VarietalsNerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante, Merlot, Syrah, Mondeuse
Founded1994
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NeighbourhoodEtna DOC

Signature wines: Cottanera Barbazzale Bianco, Cottanera Fatagione, Cottanera Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana

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Cheese with Cottanera wines

Ragusano Our pick The consortium's page on use suggests Etna Bianco as its example of a Sicilian white for Ragusano. Its citrus and saline minerality lift the sweet young cheese and answer the almond note the consortium finds in long-aged wheels. Etna Bianco, Sicily: Cottanera Barbazzale Bianco
Maiorchino Our pick Maiorchino is delicate for a pecorino when young and turns piquant, ageing from about 8 months to as long as 24. Etna Rosso crus bring firm tannin, high acidity and dark cherry depth, the structure for an old, sharp wheel. Etna Rosso crus (firm tannin), Sicily: Cottanera Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana
Piacentinu Ennese Our pick Black pepper and saffron run through Piacentinu's yellow paste. Etna Rosso from Nerello Mascalese is fresh and mineral, with red cherry fruit, fine tannin and high acidity, so it meets the spice without being flattened by it. Etna Rosso, Sicily: Cottanera Etna Rosso Contrada Diciassettesalme
Pecorino Siciliano Our pick Aged Pecorino Siciliano is salty, with heat that builds over 4 to 8 months. Full-bodied Sicilian reds, from native blends to Syrah, Cabernet and Petit Verdot, bring the concentration and tannin to stand up to it. Full-bodied Sicilian reds beyond the classic appellations (blends and international varieties), Sicily: Cottanera Fatagione

Location

Address: Strada Provinciale 89, Contrada Iannazzo, 95030 Castiglione di Sicilia (CT), Sicily, Italy

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Murgo ★ 4.5

Etna DOCNerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante, CatarrattoFounded 1860Etna DOC

A historic estate on Etna's eastern slopes, Murgo introduced its traditional-method sparkling wine from Nerello Mascalese in 1990. The 30-hectare property has been in the Scammacca del Murgo family since 1860.

Tasting: Wine tastings available Monday to Saturday 11:30 to 14:00. Restaurant and accommodation on site.

Signature wines: Murgo Brut Metodo Classico, Murgo Etna Rosso, Murgo Etna Bianco

Frank Cornelissen ★ 4.9

Etna DOC, IGP Terre SicilianeNerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Catarratto, Minella, CarricanteFounded 2001Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalEtna DOC

Belgian wine merchant Frank Cornelissen established his estate on Etna's north slope in 2001, working without added sulphur. His Magma cuvée comes from ungrafted pre-phylloxera Nerello vines above 1,000 metres in the Solicchiata zone, in production runs of around 2,000 bottles.

Tasting: Five tasting experiences from the Classic (5 wines, EU40) to the Magma private (6 crus including Grand Vin Magma, EU1,400 for up to 6 people). E-bike vineyard tours available. Book via [email protected].

Signature wines: Frank Cornelissen Magma, Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Rosso, Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Bianco

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Murgo ★ 4.5

Etna DOCNerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante, CatarrattoFounded 1860Etna DOC

A historic estate on Etna's eastern slopes, Murgo introduced its traditional-method sparkling wine from Nerello Mascalese in 1990. The 30-hectare property has been in the Scammacca del Murgo family since 1860.

Tasting: Wine tastings available Monday to Saturday 11:30 to 14:00. Restaurant and accommodation on site.

Signature wines: Murgo Brut Metodo Classico, Murgo Etna Rosso, Murgo Etna Bianco

Frank Cornelissen ★ 4.9

Etna DOC, IGP Terre SicilianeNerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Catarratto, Minella, CarricanteFounded 2001Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalEtna DOC

Belgian wine merchant Frank Cornelissen established his estate on Etna's north slope in 2001, working without added sulphur. His Magma cuvée comes from ungrafted pre-phylloxera Nerello vines above 1,000 metres in the Solicchiata zone, in production runs of around 2,000 bottles.

Tasting: Five tasting experiences from the Classic (5 wines, EU40) to the Magma private (6 crus including Grand Vin Magma, EU1,400 for up to 6 people). E-bike vineyard tours available. Book via [email protected].

Signature wines: Frank Cornelissen Magma, Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Rosso, Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Bianco

COS ★ 4.9

Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, Vittoria DOCNero d'Avola, Frappato, Grecanico, ZibibboFounded 1980Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalCerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

Founded in 1980 by Giambattista Cilia, Cirino Strano and Giusto Occhipinti, COS adopted biodynamic farming and amphora (pithos) fermentation in Sicily from the 1990s.

Tasting: Winery visits by reservation only. Contact via the COS website or telephone (+39 0932 876145).

Signature wines: COS Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG, Cos Pithos Rosso, COS Rami

Arianna Occhipinti ★ 4.9

Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, Vittoria DOC, IGP Terre SicilianeFrappato, Nero d'AvolaFounded 2004Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalCerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

Arianna Occhipinti started with one hectare along the SP68 road in 2004 and has grown to 40 hectares farmed organically and biodynamically. Her SP68 Rosso blends Frappato and Nero d'Avola from low-yielding organic plots and is distributed widely through specialist natural-wine importers.

Tasting: Visits by reservation year-round, mornings or afternoons. Vineyard walk, cellar tour and wine and oil tasting with olives and bruschetta. Languages: Italian, English, French. Contact +39 0932 1865519.

Signature wines: Occhipinti SP68 Rosso, Occhipinti SP68 Bianco, Occhipinti Siccagno

Valle dell'Acate ★ 4.6

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Six generations of the Jacono family have farmed these 70 hectares in the Ragusa province. Gaetana Jacono runs the estate, producing organic Frappato and Nero d'Avola that anchor their acclaimed Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG blend.

Tasting: Classic wine tastings, chef-led pairings, cooking courses and vineyard walks at the Acate estate.

Signature wines: Valle dell'Acate Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG, Valle dell'Acate Il Frappato, Valle dell'Acate Tane

Gulfi ★ 4.7

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Gulfi owns Nero d'Avola parcels in the Pachino area, including pre-phylloxera crus at Maccaraj, Bufaleffj, Baronj and Sanlorenzo. The estate produces four single-vineyard Nero d'Avola bottlings from these contrade.

Tasting: Visits and tastings at the Noto estate. Contact [email protected].

Signature wines: Gulfi Nerojbleo, Gulfi Nerobufaleffj, Gulfi Nerobaronj

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