Etna Wine Festival ★ 4.4
The Etna Wine Festival is a summer consumer-facing event on the slopes of the volcano, typically in Zafferana Etnea or Randazzo. Dozens of Etna DOC producers pour Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Carricante alongside food from Etna's mountain larder (pistachios, honey, mushrooms). The summer timing allows evening tastings as temperatures cool after sunset.
Tip: Evening sessions on the volcano are the most atmospheric. Temperatures at 700 metres drop sharply after sunset; a light jacket is useful even in July.