When Firriato first set sights on Etna vineyards in Contrada Verzella, it began as a trial for wine grapes; Federico Lombardo di Monte Iato, son-in-law of founders Salvatore and Vinzia di Gaetano, led the development. Twenty years later the vineyards along the northern edge of an ancient lava flow are the full Cavanera estate, with an ultramodern welcome center, a resort with pool, and a wine bar overlooking the vineyards.
Santo Spirito | Sant'Antonio | Verzella | Montedolce
Firriato-Cavanera
Slope
Nord Wineries
Est.
1999
42
ha
UNDER VINE
120,000
BOTTLES / YR
alberello | cordon
VINE TRAINING
Appellation:
Etna DOC, Sicilia DOC & Terre Siciliane IGT
VisitING
winery tour, wine tasting, lunch, dinner; small (<15) and large (15+) groups; overnight accommodations, family friendly; Italian, English, French
Wines to try
Gaudensius Blanc de Noir Brut Etna Spumante | Ripa di Scorciavacca Etna Bianco | Rovo delle Coturnie Etna Rosso
Contact
Contrada Verzella, Castiglione di Sicilia, CT 95012
