Barone di Villagrande is one of the oldest wineries on Mount Etna, with a history dating back to 1727. Located on the eastern slope of the volcano near Milo, it is uniquely positioned between sea breezes and volcanic soils, offering a rare combination of altitude and proximity to the Ionian coast.
The estate is family-run and certified organic, producing wines that express both tradition and territory. Their whites, especially Etna Bianco Superiore, are known for their vibrant acidity, minerality, and saline elegance, while the reds show finesse and volcanic tension.
The winery’s amphitheater-shaped vineyards are planted on historic terraces, with native varieties like Carricante and Nerello Mascalese.
Barone di Villagrande is also known for its hospitality, with a wine resort and restaurant that immerse guests in the Etna experience.
It is a reference point for those seeking the authentic expression of Etna’s viticulture and the refined soul of its volcanic terroir.

Donnafugata, founded in 1983 by the Rallo family, is one of Sicily’s most recognized and influential wine producers. Operating across multiple estates, Marsala, Contessa Entellina, Pantelleria, Vittoria, and Etna, it champions both native and international varieties, with a strong focus on territorial identity. The portfolio ranges from fresh, aromatic whites to structured reds and iconic sweet wines like Ben Ryé from Zibibbo on Pantelleria.
Viticulture follows sustainable practices, with careful site selection and meticulous vineyard management. In the cellar, precise winemaking preserves varietal expression and balance, resulting in wines known for elegance, consistency, and distinctive personality. Donnafugata pairs technical rigor with a unique communication style, using art-driven labels and storytelling to build a global brand that remains deeply rooted in Sicilian culture.

Founded in 1833, Florio is one of Sicily’s most historic wine producers and a cornerstone in the legacy of Marsala. Deeply intertwined with the island’s political, commercial, and cultural evolution, the Florio name has long represented both tradition and innovation. The winery played a key role in shaping the identity of Marsala wine on the global stage, combining British-influenced techniques with Mediterranean character.

Today, under the ownership of the Duca di Salaparuta group, Florio continues to produce a wide range of fortified and still wines. Its Marsala range, spanning from Superiore to Vergine and Semisecco, shows an admirable balance between structure, oxidation, and freshness, often aged for decades in the vast, sea-facing cellars of Marsala. Florio’s style is elegant, measured, and designed for longevity, with a clear technical precision that ensures consistency and polish across vintages.

While deeply rooted in tradition, Florio also embraces modernity with a focus on eno-tourism, contemporary communication, and curated tasting experiences. As a historic yet forward-looking brand, Florio remains one of the few producers capable of combining scale and identity, offering wines that narrate the complex history and enduring nobility of Marsala.

Passopisciaro, founded in 2000 by Andrea Franchetti on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, played a key role in redefining the identity of Etna wines. Working with high-altitude old-vine Nerello Mascalese, the estate introduced a Burgundian approach to single-vineyard bottlings *Contrade*, highlighting the volcanic terroir's unique nuances.

The wines are tense, mineral, and age-worthy, marked by clarity, elegance, and depth. Passopisciaro’s style is precise yet soulful, bridging tradition and innovation with a strong sense of place. Today, the winery remains a benchmark for Etna and one of the most influential voices in contemporary Sicilian viticulture.

Marco De Bartoli was a true pioneer in the revival of high-quality Marsala and the promotion of Sicily’s native grape varieties. Founded in the 1980s in Marsala, the estate brought dignity back to a historic wine too often degraded by industrial production. With a distinctive and uncompromising style, De Bartoli championed Grillo, both in its dry expression and in traditional Marsala Vergine and Superiore, through artisanal winemaking practices, long aging, and a firm rejection of shortcuts.

Today, the estate is led by the second generation, who continue to uphold its original vision with integrity. Rooted in the Trapani countryside and the island of Pantelleria, where they craft an elegant and vibrant Zibibbo, the wines remain deeply territorial, structured yet energetic, and consistently authentic. De Bartoli wines do not chase trends; they articulate a clear, ethical, and cultural vision of Sicilian wine. Marco De Bartoli stands as a beacon of stylistic integrity and artisanal precision, offering bottles that speak of place, identity, and truth.

Tasca d’Almerita is one of Sicily’s most historic and influential wine estates, with a lineage dating back to 1830 and a deep-rooted family tradition in the Regaleali estate, in the heart of the island. Over nearly two centuries, the family has played a pivotal role in shaping Sicilian viticulture, combining respect for tradition with a forward-looking approach to innovation and sustainability. The estate’s work spans multiple terroirs across Sicily, including Regaleali, Sallier de La Tour, Tascante on Mount Etna, Whitaker on Mozia, and Capofaro in the Aeolian Islands.

Tasca d’Almerita has been instrumental in elevating the quality of native varieties such as Nero d’Avola, Perricone, Grillo, and Inzolia, while also successfully integrating international grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. Their research-driven viticulture and precise enology have resulted in wines that balance elegance, structure, and a clear sense of place.

The family was also among the early adopters of sustainable practices in Sicily, earning international recognition for environmental stewardship. Today, Tasca d’Almerita remains a benchmark for the region, producing still and sparkling wines of consistent quality and character, each reflecting the diversity of Sicily’s landscapes and microclimates.

Tenuta delle Terre Nere, founded in the early 2000s by Marco de Grazia, is a key driver of Etna’s modern renaissance. With organically farmed vineyards between 600 and 1,000 m, many centenarian and pre-phylloxera vines, the estate produces single-vineyard Nerello Mascalese and Carricante wines that reflect the nuances of volcanic soils and high-altitude climate. Spontaneous fermentations, measured macerations, and restrained use of large neutral oak yield wines of finesse, minerality, and ageing potential, making the estate a benchmark for site-driven expressions of Etna.