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GRAZIANA MARLETTA

Graziana received her degree in Geology from the University of Catania, and has specialized in geophysics with a thesis on active faults that was published in “Engineering Today” magazine. Graziana has been involved in several environmental and construction projects around Etna, including the “Bicocca-Catenanuova” railway extension and the geological study to support the urban development plan of the Sant’Agata Li Battiati municipality on Etna. She has contributed to the Etna Urban Winery project by studying the geology of its landscape, describing its lava field, faults, and mineral and soil composition among other things.

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ALESSIA SACCONE

Alessia received her MS in architectural history and the conservation of architectural and environmental heritage from the University of Reggio Calabria. Alessia has been involved in more than 50 restoration projects in her 15+ year career, including restoration work at the Benedettini Monastery in Catania and restoration work of the Spanish Fort at Capo Passero Island near Syracuse. Her contribution to the Etna Urban Winery project focuses on explaining the drystone construction of the winery and facilities, their purpose and the construction techniques used.

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ALFIO PATTI

Alfio has a degree in pedagogy. He is a poet and singer/songwriter and since 1985 he has studied Sicilian language and poetry. He is the author of several poems, narratives and essays, including the book ”San Gregorio di Catania in history and memories”, which he published in 2016 after publishing three other books focused on the town of San Gregorio. At the same time, Alfio is putting on singing and guitarre playing shows that have been performed in Australia, France, Mexico, Argentina, South Africa and the United States. He has led the history-related research at Etna Urban Winery, focusing on the historical wine-making techniques and their cultural footprint.

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CALOGERO STATELLA

Calogero has a degree in Viticulture and Oenology received from the University of Milan. Calogero has worked at wineries around Italy before calling the Etna region home. Today, he is the technical director of Tenuta delle Terre Nere winery and is himself a wine producer under the “Famiglia Statella” brand. Calogero has also been involved with the Etna DOC consortium as a member of the permanent technical commission in charge of assessing and proposing changes to the ETNA DOC production protocol. At the Etna Urban Winery he explains today’s viticulture and wine-making on Etna, focusing on current training techniques and the peculiarities of the region.

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NICOLA PURRELLO

Nicola has a degree in Finance from University Bocconi in Milan and an MBA from INSEAD. Nicola has navigated a consulting/corporate career across Europe and the Middle East before returning to Sicily to focus on entrepreneurship and recovering his family heritage. Today, he is in charge of Etna Urban Winery as well as its sister project to restart wine making on the winery’s property that led to the partial re-establishment of the historical vineyard of Contrada Petralonga. Nicola has also served as a board member of the Strada del Vino e dei Sapori dell’Etna, an association of Etna entrepreneurs who are active in food and wine related tourism and hospitality.

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  • Shuttle service from Catania: 1 ride per day between June 15th and September 30th (upon availability, booking required).  Click here for more info and bookings
  • 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 Taxi: Best option is Uber, search "Etna Urban Winery" as destination. If not available, pre-book the ride with Social Taxi Catania (whatsapp line +393420736541) and ask for a quote before the ride to triple check the price. One way fare from Catania is around 30 Euro
  • By bus from Catania: For morning tours, take the 8.15 AST bus from Catania Central Station to San Giovanni la Punta (30 minutes ride). For noon tours, take the 11am or 1pm ride. For afternoon tours take the 3.30pm one. 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 1.35pm, 2.35pm and 3.15pm, 4.40pm and 5.20pm for daytours, and 9.40pm for evening tours. Timetable on http://www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it:8080/

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