Federico Graziani

Federico Graziani attended his first wine class at age fifteen, became a professional sommelier, and was named Italy’s sommelier of the year by the Italian Association of Sommeliers in 1998. He then earned a degree in Enology and Viticulture and chose Mount Etna’s north slope for his estate. Vineyard management and some winemaking are assisted by Salvo Foti; he harvests early, relying on volcanic terroir, natural tannins, and acidity.