Wine begins long before the harvest
Wine begins long before the harvest When talking about wine, we often think of the harvest as the most important moment in the production cycle: the day the grapes are picked and begin their journey to wine. In reality, the quality of a wine is built much earlier. It is created throughout the year, through […]
Etna changes in just a few kilometers: why each Contrada produces different wines
Etna changes in just a few kilometers: why each Contrada produces different wines When it comes to Etna wines, one of the most fascinating aspects is the extraordinary variability of the territory. Altitude, exposure, ventilation, temperature, and soil composition can change within a few kilometers. These differences directly impact the behavior of the vines and […]
2026 ETNA VINTAGE: FIRST EVIDENCE ON WEATHER TRENDS AND VEGETATIVE RECOVERY
ETNA 2026 VINTAGE: FIRST EVIDENCE ON WEATHER TRENDS AND VEGETATIVE RECOVERY The current vintage on Etna began with a long and particularly rainy winter, the richest in rainfall in the last thirty years. It wasn’t particularly harsh in terms of temperatures, but its duration and the intensity of the rainfall had a significant impact on […]
Etna in Spring: between vineyard work and wine events
Etna in Spring: between vineyard work and wine events Spring brings a silent yet powerful transformation to the Etna vineyards. Between Contrada Pettinociarelle, Pignatuni, and Tartaraci, the rows of vines turn green, the buds open, and the foliage regains vigor after the winter rest. It is a time of care and observation, where every choice […]
How Etna’s Climate Shapes the Profile of Our Wines
How Etna’s climate shapes the profile of our wines Etna viticulture is closely linked to the climatic conditions of the volcanic mountain. The Famiglia Statella vineyards are located in areas characterized by significant altitudes and lava soils, elements that contribute significantly to the style of our wines. Here, nature is not forced, but accompanied throughout […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]