Etna’s uniqueness never ceases to fascinate. Between lava slopes, extreme altitudes and ultra-centenarian sapling vineyards on characteristic terraces contained by dry lava stone walls, the volcano’s energy dominates the landscape and wine-producing scenery.
Its heroic viticulture and magnetising aspect attracts enthusiasts and winemakers the world over, inducing them to choose a way of life on a’muntagna (Etna’s local name) despite the challenging work.
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From the crater: Eight Etna wines to try
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{"wineId":"102275","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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{"wineId":"89273","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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{"wineId":"102093","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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