About

Founded 2004 by Giovanni Valenti. Converted an old palmento and distillery into a modern winery and tasting room built across the road from the Circumetnea train station in Passopisciaro. At the end of the nineteenth century, the neighborhood west of la colonna was a gathering place for farmers, merchants, and travelers. The company is now guided by Laura La Mantia. Vineyards stretch between 600 and 1,000 meters AMSL across some of the most sought-after contrade on the north slope. The company continues to move toward noninvasive treatments in both vines and cantina. Also: +39 335-598-1785. 38 hectares across five contrade: Guardiola, Santo Spirito, Arcuria, Bonanno, Pietramarina. Vine training: alberello, Guyot, and cordon. Produces 130,000 bottles annually. Visits by request: vineyard tour, winery tour, palmento tour, wine tasting, lunch, dinner. Large groups (15+). Wi-Fi, family and pet friendly. Languages: Italian, English. Wines to try: Malavoglia Bianco, Poesia Etna Rosato, Puritani Nerello Mascalese.

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