Aperitivo and Wine Bar:

Spend an afternoon at  Etna Urban Winery

There’s a certain moment in Catania when the afternoon light softens, the air cools just enough, and the city slows into its most beautiful rhythm. Locals begin drifting toward wine bars, conversations grow longer, and the ritual of aperitivo quietly takes centre stage.

If you’re looking for the perfect place to experience this Sicilian transition from day to evening, Etna Urban Winery offers exactly that: a relaxed escape where wine culture and Catanese lifestyle meet.

The afternoon begins unhurried. Arrive while the sun still hangs high over Mount Etna and settle into the winery’s garden. You’ll notice locals stopping by after work, travellers discovering Sicilian wines for the first time, and friends sharing bottles that turn into memories.

Start with a float of wine, or simply ask the staff for a recommendation. The focus is on Etna wines, shaped by volcanic soil, creating mineral, elegant, and deeply expressive wines. 

A chilled glass of wine made with indigenous grapes of Etna, like Carricante or a light Nerello Mascalese, instantly set the tone: fresh, vibrant, and unmistakably Sicilian. 

Glasses refill, music hums in the background, and conversations stretch into laughter. This is aperitivo at its finest, not just pre-dinner drinks, but a social ritual celebrating connection.

Order another glass, maybe something bolder this time. A volcanic red pairs beautifully with warm evening light and the gentle buzz of the room. Plates continue to arrive, shared among friends or new acquaintances met over wine.

At Etna Urban Winery, you don’t simply stop for a drink. You participate in a lifestyle that Catania understands deeply: enjoying the moment, honouring local flavours, and letting the day unfold naturally.

Leave when the night begins to glow over the city, pleasantly full, slightly tipsy, and already planning your return.