Winter on Etna: The Vineyard’s Required Time

Winter on Etna: The Vineyard’s Required Time On Etna, winter is not the same for everyone.Temperatures change, soils change, and weather changes. From one district to another, weeks can pass before the vineyard enters the same state of dormancy. After the sale, the vine gradually slows down. The leaves change color, the plant ceases vegetative […]

Calogero Statella nominato Chevalier du Tastevin

Calogero Statella Appointed Chevalier du Tastevin A recognition that tells the story of a journey Being appointed Chevalier du Tastevin is a rare honor, reserved for those who have shown dedication and skill in celebrating wine and the territories that give it life.For Calogero Statella, the recognition came entirely unexpectedly — one of those milestones […]

At the Rhythm of the Vine

At the Rhythm of the Vine Living and working in harmony with nature on Etna An ordered succession, according to a certain frequency, of any form of movement that unfolds over time: this is the definition of rhythm.Those who tend the land inevitably follow the rhythm of nature, the specific timing of the productive cycle […]

DOC Etna, explained by those who experience it every day

DOC Etna, explained by those who experience it every day On the slopes of Mount Etna, the volcano that dominates eastern Sicily, vines have been cultivated for centuries. Today, DOC Etna represents one of Italy’s most fascinating designations: a unique area, where tradition and terroir intertwine to create wines with unmistakable personalities. We at the […]

Why choose an artisanal extra virgin olive oil from Etna?

Why choose an artisanal extra virgin olive oil from Etna? Not all extra virgin olive oils are created equal. Those seeking authentic flavor, superior quality, and a product that truly expresses the terroir will find artisanal extra virgin olive oil from Etna a valuable choice. We’ll explain why this oil is so special—and why the […]

Etna: wine as an expression of place. Our three Contrade

Etna: wine as an expression of place. Our three contrade On Etna, every wine is born in a specific place. This is not a figure of speech, but the concrete reality of a viticulture that is intertwined with the identity of the territory in a unique way. Here, the districts – historical and geographical subdivisions […]

Summer on Etna Nord: the breath of the mountain in our wines

Summer on Etna Nord: the breath of the mountain in our wines Summer among the rows of Etna Nord is never banal. Here, where the vine grows on ancient terraces at over 700 meters above sea level, it is the mountain itself that dictates the rhythms, with a climate that shapes each bunch of grapes […]

Why is Etna compared to Burgundy?

Why is Etna compared to Burgundy? Etna is often compared to Burgundy, one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world. A definition coined by Marco de Grazia, owner of Tenuta delle Terre Nere, in the early 2000s, made the concept of “Burgundy of the Mediterranean” famous, referring to the beating heart of Sicilian […]

The “Alberello” Training System: A Tradition That Continues to Be a Strategic Choice

The “Alberello” Training System: A Tradition That Continues to Be a Strategic Choice The alberello (little tree) training system is a viticultural technique with deep roots in tradition that continues to prove a strategic choice today, especially in regions like Etna. But what makes this technique so special, and why has Famiglia Statella decided to […]