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 […]
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 […]
The art of conservative pruning for the longevity of the vine, interviewing Giulio Caccavello
The art of conservative pruning for the longevity of the vine, interviewing Giulio Caccavello Every winter, a fundamental ritual takes place among our vineyards: pruning. This crucial moment is not only essential for the well-being of the vines but also for the quality of the wine we produce. Conservative pruning is not merely a technique, […]