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Been buying beer from Peter and Richard for nearly 8 years now. Definitely the best beer shop in town.
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Collection: Wines of Etna

Etna has become one of Italy's most talked-about wine regions in remarkably little time. Ancient vineyards, native grapes and the constant influence of Europe's largest active volcano have created wines that feel unlike anywhere else in Sicily.

Etna has become one of the most sought-after wine regions in the world, producing elegant and mineral-driven wines from the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna in eastern Sicily. High-altitude vineyards, lava-rich soils and dramatic day-night temperature shifts create wines with freshness, tension and complexity, often drawing comparisons to Burgundy and Barolo while remaining unmistakably Sicilian in character.

Nerello Mascalese sits at the heart of Etna Rosso, producing reds with bright acidity, fine tannin, red berry fruit, herbs and smoky volcanic minerality. Carricante dominates many of the region’s white wines, particularly Etna Bianco, where altitude and volcanic soils help create some of Italy’s most compelling mineral and saline white wines.

Our Etna range focuses on growers working organically, biodynamically and with minimal intervention across the volcano’s different contrade, from structured Etna Rosso and energetic Etna Bianco to skin-contact wines and old-vine bottlings grown on ancient lava terraces. Many vineyards are worked by hand due to steep slopes and historic terracing, with native yeast fermentation and lower-intervention cellar work increasingly common among leading producers.

Expect smoky minerality, citrus, red berries, herbs, savoury spice and wines shaped as much by altitude and volcanic soil as by grape variety. Alongside established estates, the collection also highlights natural wine pioneers and smaller growers who have helped establish Etna as one of the defining regions in modern Italian wine.

Whether you're looking for elegant volcanic reds, mineral Sicilian whites or more experimental low-intervention bottlings, Etna remains one of the most distinctive and exciting wine regions anywhere in Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Etna wine special?

Etna wines are grown on the slopes of Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano, where volcanic soils, high altitude and dramatic temperature swings create wines with freshness, minerality and remarkable complexity. The region has become one of the most sought-after areas in modern Italian wine, particularly for elegant reds and mineral-driven whites.

What grapes are used in Etna wines?

Etna Rosso is primarily made from Nerello Mascalese, often blended with small amounts of Nerello Cappuccio, producing wines with bright acidity, spice and fine tannin. Etna Bianco is usually based on Carricante, a grape known for citrus, salinity and volcanic minerality.

What does Etna wine taste like?

Etna wines are often fresh, savoury and mineral-driven. Reds typically show red berries, herbs, smoke and earthy spice with elegant structure, while whites lean citrusy, saline and tense with bright acidity. Many wines combine Mediterranean warmth with surprisingly cool-climate character.

Why is Etna compared to Burgundy or Barolo?

Etna is often compared to Burgundy or Barolo because of its focus on terroir, old vineyards and elegant, site-specific wines. Like those regions, Etna has become known for smaller vineyard areas, distinct local districts known as contrade and wines that reflect altitude, soil and exposure very clearly.

Is Etna important in natural wine?

Yes — many of Etna’s most influential producers work organically, biodynamically or with minimal intervention methods. Native yeast fermentation, old vines and traditional farming are common across the region, making Etna especially important within modern natural and low-intervention wine culture.