Sud-Est Wineries

Defined by its many extinct eruptive cones, which carry the highest-altitude vineyards on this side of the mountain. Benefits from both maritime influence and exceptional light. Alberello training is widespread. Both nerello mascalese and carricante ripen reliably here, giving balanced, saline wines.

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Ciro Biondi

The alberello is a way to train the vines here on Etna, probably since the Greeks or the Romans. We use a chestnut pole like this one, and the vines ...more

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Benanti

Etna towers over Catania and over our lives and its presence is almost reassuring for us. It is a symbol of power and energy.