Antichi Vinai 1877

Highlights:

• Historic family winery founded in 1877, located on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna in Passopisciaro, Castiglione di Sicilia.

• Managed by the Gangemi family for over five generations, currently led by Giuseppe Gangemi and his daughter Viviana.

• Focused on indigenous Sicilian grape varieties such as Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, and Carricante.

• Winemaking blends traditional approaches with modern techniques: manual harvest, fermentation, and barrel aging in neutral Slavonian oak and chestnut barrels.

• Produces high-quality red, rosé, white, and sparkling wines that reflect the mineral complexity and distinctive character of Etna’s volcanic terroir.

• Offers visitors wine tastings and tours with spectacular views of the Etna landscape.

Winery Description:

Antichi Vinai 1877 is a family winery deeply rooted in the volcanic terroir of Mount Etna’s northern slopes. Founded by the Gangemi family in the late 19th century, the estate carries forward a legacy spanning over 140 years with a dedicated focus on native Sicilian grape varieties.

Antichi Vinai produces a diverse range of high-quality wines, including reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling varieties, all celebrated for their true reflection of Etna’s unique volcanic terroir.

The winery’s historical cellars—hewn from volcanic lava rock—offer visitors a remarkable sensory experience alongside wine tastings, highlighting the estate’s connection to the land and its unique vinicultural context.

Wine types: White, Rose, Red, Sparkling

Grape Varieties: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante, Catarratto, Nero D’avola, Malvasia, Corinto Nero, Grillo, Insolia

Winery Capacity: 30

Facilities: Free Parking, Vineyards, Wine Cellar, Tasting Room, Panoramic View