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
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