Etna
Wine · PDO · 20 municipalities
Recognized since 1973, Sicily's Etna DOC defines wine production across 20 municipalities, including Castiglione di Sicilia. While the flagship Etna Rosso relies on a dominant blend of at least 80% Nerello Mascalese to achieve its characteristic dry, robust profile with a minimum alcohol content of 12.5% vol, the denomination draws a strict line for its whites. Most notably, the prestigious Bianco Superiore designation is restricted exclusively to the municipality of Milo, requiring a minimum of 80% Carricante. This hyper-local restriction distinguishes Etna from neighboring Sicilian denominations, anchoring specific rules to precise municipal boundaries.
The facts
- Colour
- ruby red with garnet highlights with aging
- Taste
- dry, warm, robust, full, harmonious
The producers 29
+ 23 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Etna produced?
- Etna is produced in 20 municipalities in Sicily, Italy: Acireale, Aci Sant'Antonio, Belpasso, Biancavilla and more.
- What grape is Etna made from?
- Etna is made from Nerello Mascalese (min 80%), Nerello Mantellato (Nerello Cappuccio), altri vitigni a bacca bianca, non aromatici, idonei alla coltivazione in Sicilia.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Etna?
- The minimum alcohol content of Etna is 12.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.