Founded by Giuseppe La Monaca, who inherited the vineyards in 2002; his father had purchased one small plot at a time until vines, olive, and cherry trees filled a hamlet on the eastern skirt of the 1566 lava flow. A historic Byzantine dovecote stands at the edge of the vineyards — for centuries carrier pigeons flew to and fro carrying news of daily life, peace, and war. The 2006 Palummaru was listed among the Best 100 Wines in Italy.
Arcuria
Feudo Arcurìa
Slope
Nord Wineries
Est.
2003
3
ha
UNDER VINE
10,000
BOTTLES / YR
cordon
VINE TRAINING
Appellation:
Etna DOC, Sicilia DOC & Terre Siciliane IGT
VisitING
vineyard tour, wine tasting, lunch, dinner; large groups (15+); event space, Wi-Fi, family and pet friendly; Italian
Wines to try
Palummaru Nerello blend
Contact
SP7iii, Castiglione di Sicilia, CT 95012
