Red
'O Scuru 'O Scuru
Etna DOC Rosso · 95/100 Decanter
Etna Winery · since 2005
Al-Cantàra where wine becomes art and poetry
On Europe's tallest active volcano, single-varietal native wines are born. Every bottle is a story, every label a work of Sicilian art, every sip the soul of Etna.
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Accolades
Acclaimed by the most authoritative international guides
95
Decanter · 'O Scuru
93
James Suckling
15
Artist labels
Winery of the Year — Vinitaly 2023
An accolade that celebrates the excellence and identity of Al-Cantàra wines within the Italian wine landscape.
The Territory
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Etna and its treasures
Our winery makes its home on Europe's tallest active volcano, where volcanic soils and a singular climate give life to an original terroir, with ancient roots reaching back to the Greek era.
The character of this land is reflected in the native grape varieties: each one bottles the essence of Etna and transforms it into organoleptic experiences of great character.
Red
Nerello Mascalese
The "king" of Etna wines: elegance, structure, minerality.
Red
Nerello Cappuccio
Colour and softness, the perfect complement to Mascalese.
White
Carricante
Volcanic minerality and remarkable longevity.
Harvest at 700 m a.s.l.
Wine, Art and Poetry
Here every bottle is a story, every label a work of art, and every sip an experience rooted in the soul of Etna.
A bridge between wine, art and Sicilian literature
Labels signed by Sicilian artists
The Artist Labels
Every wine, a poem
Every label is a work of art created by talented Sicilian artists, and each one tells a poem that bears the name of the wine.
The names of the wines draw inspiration from poems by illustrious Sicilian authors — Nino Martoglio, Luigi Pirandello, Giovanni Verga — making every bottle a story that celebrates the culture of the island.
Wine, art and poetry →
The Winery · since 2005
A vision by Pucci Giuffrida
Al-Cantàra is not only a winery: it is a project in which art and poetry intertwine with winemaking tradition.
Founded in 2005 by Pucci Giuffrida, every aspect of production is guided by a strong cultural and creative philosophy. «Al-Cantàra, poetry to drink»: wines that tell stories of life, art and territory.
2005
Year of founding
100%
Hand-tended vineyards
Pucci Giuffrida · Founder
The Collection
Our wines
Fifteen labels, largely vinified as single varietals from Etna's native grapes. Plus grappas and an extra virgin olive oil, each with its own name in dialect and its own poem.
White
Luci Luci
Etna DOC Bianco · 93/100
White
Occhi di Ciumi
Etna DOC Bianco
Rosé
Amuri di Fimmina
Etna DOC Rosé
Sustainability and Research
Beyond wine, respect for the land
Our mission goes beyond winemaking: to protect the environment and safeguard the winemaking traditions of Etna, in collaboration with the University of Catania.
Phytodepuration
First on Etna: a system of three small lakes that naturally purifies the winery's water.
Heritage Vineyards
The preservation of historic, nearly extinct vines — the genetic heritage of Etna.
Sustainable Energy
Photovoltaic systems to reduce the estate's environmental footprint.
Visit & Contact
We await you at the winery
We wish to share with you this experience and our passion. Get in touch to arrange a visit among the vineyards of Etna and our "Little Museum" of art.
Winery & VineyardsRandazzo (CT) · S.P. 89, C/da Feudo S. Anastasia
Telephone095 222644 · +39 327 394 2061
Emailinfo@al-cantara.it
Winery experiences
Tastings & Tours
Guided visits among the vine rows, the story of the artist labels and a tasting of Etna's wines.
Mon — Fri9:00 — 18:00
SaturdayBy appointment
SundayBy appointment