Etna Urban Winery
We want to bring the Etna Wine making and tasting into an urban environment keeping the historical connection between winemaking and terroir.
Our winery adds diversity to the outer fringes of Catania City – Sicily, an area which has historically produced wine at the feet of Mount Etna
Our story begins in 1790 when our ancestors founded the ancient winery, that was abandoned after 200 years of operations. In 2018, 8 cousins decided to restart the family tradition, planting young vines of autochthonous varieties, with first harvest in September 2021
Etna Urban Winery gives the visitor the opportunity to enjoy the history of Etna wine making in Sicily, to visit an urban vineyard, to learn about the territory and to taste four Etna wines in a unique historical semi-urban environment.
The experience
Vineyard trail
Walk an urban vineyard at your own pace while discovering dry stone walls and an old domed building, soon to be renovated. You will walk through one of the few oak forests still in the area (now protected) and an olive grove.
Gourmet tasting
Enjoy and experience the quality of the wines born on the slopes of Mount Etna, from our partners wineries, along with a selection of gourmet food created by the outstanding local chef Carlo Sichel. The partner wineries include Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Masseria Setteporte, Cantina Russo and Famiglia Statella.
History
Learn about the traditional way to produce wine in Sicily. You will visit our 17th century Palmento (winery) that is host to two 10,000-litre wooden barrels and an old wine press that was once able to process around 8 tons of grapes!
Relax
Face the difficult choice of whether to relax around a lovely Sicilian courtyard, surrounded by our collection of succulents and hydrangeas, or lay down while looking at Etna Mountain and enjoying the summer breeze. Do not worry – both options include an exquisite and refreshing glass of wine.
Children
Let the children have their own fun by looking for different stone animals made by a local artist. We have hidden them around the winery along the adult’s track so look up and down to help them find them. Ask for the details at the entrance of the winery.
Packages
Tasting with food pairing
- Tasting journey with four Etna wines paired with gourmet tapas prepared by our chef
- Possibility to add a main course to transform the tasting into lunch
Price per adult (15 Euro optional kids’ menu to be paid at the venue)
€40
Packages
Tour and tasting with food pairings
- Tour of the urban vineyards
- Tour of the 1790 Palmento (historical winery)
- Tasting journey with four Etna wines paired with gourmet tapas prepared by our chef
Price per person (online price only)
€55
Packages
Tour, tasting with food pairing and light lunch
- Tour of the urban vineyards
- Tour of the 1790 Palmento (historical winery)
- Tasting journey with four Etna wines paired with gourmet tapas prepared by our chef
- One main course after the tasting
Price per person (online price only)
€70
Testimonials
What People are Saying
“Different and Urban experience”
“For us the Etna Urban Winery has been a different experience from what we have seen in our Etna Tour, Vineyard isn’t only a sweet mountain walk, Vineyard could also be a Urban experience“
Blogger “In viaggio tra i filari”
“A virtuous project at the the foot of Mount Etna”
“An experience to be done by those who loves the history of a place and modern entrepreneurship seeking sustinability and preservation of the past“
Wineblogroll – Francesco Saverio Russo
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Before walking on our hiking trail, please read all the signs at the visitor centre for information and safety precautions. Note that shoes and clothing should be suitable for hiking on terrain such as rock formations and sand.
Hours of Operation
May to October from Tuesday to Saturday
November to April upon calendar availability
Walking tour starts at 09.30am sharp
Tasting starts at 12:00pm
Save time and money by booking your ticket online.
Afternoon and off calendar bespoke openings available upon request
How to reach us
- By car, search "Etna Urban Winery" on Google or Apple maps. Do not attempt to search for our street address (will lead you to a wrong place)
- By Uber: Seach "Etna Urban Winery" as destination
- By taxi, pre-book the ride with Social Taxi Catania (whatsapp line +393420736541) and ask for a quote before the ride to avoid scams. One way fare from Catania is around 35 Euro
- By bus from Catania: Take the 8.15 AST bus from Catania Central Station to San Giovanni la Punta. Get off at San Giovanni La Punta main square, search "Etna Urban Winery" on Google or Apple maps and walk 15 minutes to the winery. Return buses at 13.35, 14,35 and 15.15. Timetable on www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
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