{"id":4233,"date":"2024-11-15T21:50:42","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T20:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/etna-rosso-etna-bianco-sicily-volcanic-terroir-wines\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T14:45:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T13:45:24","slug":"etna-rosso-etna-bianco-sicily-volcanic-terroir-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/etna-rosso-etna-bianco-sicily-volcanic-terroir-wines\/","title":{"rendered":"From Etna Rosso to Etna Bianco: Exploring Sicily&#8217;s Volcanic Terroir and Its Wines"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4233\" class=\"elementor elementor-4233 elementor-3270 elementor-bc-flex-widget\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c106d00 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-body \" data-id=\"c106d00\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"c106d00\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"c106d00\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"6ddb10f\" class=\"e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6ddb10f\">Etna and its wines, an expression of Sicily&#x27;s volcanic terroir. A guide to the region&#x27;s distinctive characteristics, native grape varieties and wines.<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"03e0e86\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"03e0e86\">The <strong>Etna<\/strong> area, with its active volcano and unique microclimate, is one of the most fascinating and dynamic wine regions in Italy. The wines produced on these volcanic slopes are the expression of an unrivalled <strong>terroir<\/strong>, one that imparts distinctive character and extraordinary aromatic complexity.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"86289fb\" class=\"wt-n-h e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"86289fb\">Etna&#x27;s volcanic terroir<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"0a18a87\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"0a18a87\">Etna&#x27;s volcanic soil, rich in minerals and marked by complex layering, plays a key role in shaping the character of the region&#x27;s wines on <strong>Etna<\/strong>. The composition of the <strong>soil<\/strong>, combined with the high <strong>altitude<\/strong> of the vineyards and the significant <strong>diurnal temperature range<\/strong>, creates ideal conditions for quality viticulture.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"3bd8167\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3bd8167\">Etna&#x27;s <strong>vineyards<\/strong> range from 400 to 1,000 metres above sea level, with some plots reaching even higher. This variation in altitude contributes to the diversity of the wines produced, offering a range of <strong>expressions<\/strong> that reflect the particular traits of each <strong>micro-zone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65ee94e e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-figure \" data-id=\"65ee94e\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"65ee94e\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"65ee94e\">\n    \t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img wt-n-img-small wt-n-img\" data-interaction-id=\"f96eb73\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"f96eb73\" id=\"3056\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nuovo-arrivo-dalla-sicilia-in-etna-agricola-r-copertina.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nuovo-arrivo-dalla-sicilia-in-etna-agricola-r-copertina.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nuovo-arrivo-dalla-sicilia-in-etna-agricola-r-copertina-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nuovo-arrivo-dalla-sicilia-in-etna-agricola-r-copertina-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nuovo-arrivo-dalla-sicilia-in-etna-agricola-r-copertina-100x100.jpg 100w\" alt=\"Nuovo arrivo dalla Sicilia, in Etna: Agricola Raciti apre il Catalogo Distribuzione Italia\"\/>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"6113267\" class=\"wt-n-h e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6113267\">Etna&#x27;s native grape varieties<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"328f0bd\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"328f0bd\">Etna boasts a rich tradition of native grape varieties, which find their fullest expression in this unique environment:<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e30f084 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-list \" data-id=\"e30f084\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"e30f084\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"e30f084\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b65b75f e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-li \" data-id=\"b65b75f\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"b65b75f\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"b65b75f\">\n    \t\t\t\n<hr class=\"wt-n-li-bar e-divider-base\" data-interaction-id=\"e075107\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"e075107\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6d33be9\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6d33be9\"><strong>Nerello Mascalese<\/strong>: Etna&#x27;s red prince, renowned for its elegance and aromatic complexity, with notes of red fruit, Mediterranean herbs and mineral nuances.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a6c230 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-li \" data-id=\"8a6c230\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"8a6c230\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"8a6c230\">\n    \t\t\t\n<hr class=\"wt-n-li-bar e-divider-base\" data-interaction-id=\"20bd2e4\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"20bd2e4\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5b0c639\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5b0c639\"><strong>Nerello Cappuccio<\/strong>: Often blended with Nerello Mascalese, it adds colour and softness to the wines.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f34f2a1 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-li \" data-id=\"f34f2a1\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"f34f2a1\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"f34f2a1\">\n    \t\t\t\n<hr class=\"wt-n-li-bar e-divider-base\" data-interaction-id=\"126a27d\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"126a27d\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"1df4438\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1df4438\"><strong>Carricante<\/strong>: The area&#x27;s leading white grape, capable of producing wines of great freshness and longevity, with pronounced citrus and mineral notes.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a66102 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-li \" data-id=\"4a66102\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"4a66102\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"4a66102\">\n    \t\t\t\n<hr class=\"wt-n-li-bar e-divider-base\" data-interaction-id=\"8904b52\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"8904b52\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"d1e5a96\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"d1e5a96\"><strong>Catarratto<\/strong>: Another important white variety, contributing structure and body to Etna&#x27;s white wines.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"f8b3cbe\" class=\"wt-n-h e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"f8b3cbe\">Characteristics of Etna wines<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5a2105e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5a2105e\"><strong>Etna Rosso<\/strong> wines, made mainly from <strong>Nerello Mascalese<\/strong>, stand out for their elegance and complexity. They generally show a ruby colour that is not too deep, aromas of fresh red fruit, floral notes and a marked mineral component. On the palate they offer a fine structure, with elegant tannins and a freshness that ensures their longevity.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"410abef\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"410abef\"><strong>Etna Bianco<\/strong> wines, dominated by <strong>Carricante<\/strong>, are characterised by lively acidity and minerality. They display aromas of citrus and aromatic herbs, with a saline note that recalls the nearby sea. With age, they develop surprising complexity and depth.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"77ad6c4\" class=\"wt-n-h e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"77ad6c4\">Azienda Agricola Raciti and Etna Rupestre: an authentic expression of Etna&#x27;s terroir<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"47e0151\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"47e0151\">Among the region&#x27;s leading producers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/produttore\/azienda-agricola-raciti\/\"><u><strong>Az. Agr. Raciti<\/strong><\/u><\/a> of <strong>Linguaglossa<\/strong>, on the <strong>northern slope<\/strong> of <strong>Etna<\/strong>, stands out for its commitment to showcasing terroir and native grape varieties. Its vineyards, set at high altitudes above 600 metres, enjoy ideal climatic conditions for producing wines of great finesse and balance.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"0bfe46d\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"0bfe46d\">The Raciti family&#x27;s wines, epitomised by the <strong>Etna Rupestre<\/strong> range, authentically express the character of the area, offering:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"46030e5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"46030e5\">- <strong>Etna Rosso<\/strong> wines from <strong>Nerello Mascalese<\/strong> of great elegance and complexity.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"63b1ef3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"63b1ef3\">- <strong>Etna Bianco<\/strong> wines from <strong>Carricante<\/strong> that embody the freshness and minerality typical of the area.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"f77b2c6\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"f77b2c6\">Ultimately, the wines born of the Raciti family&#x27;s careful farming and respectful natural winemaking, the <strong>Etna Rupestre<\/strong> range, reflect the particular traits of each vintage and of the individual plots.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c503c0 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-figure \" data-id=\"2c503c0\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"2c503c0\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"2c503c0\">\n    \t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img wt-n-img\" data-interaction-id=\"9801f12\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"9801f12\" id=\"3057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nuovo-arrivo-dalla-sicilia-in-etna-agricola-r-1-1024x704.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nuovo-arrivo-dalla-sicilia-in-etna-agricola-r-1-1024x704.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nuovo-arrivo-dalla-sicilia-in-etna-agricola-r-1-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nuovo-arrivo-dalla-sicilia-in-etna-agricola-r-1-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nuovo-arrivo-dalla-sicilia-in-etna-agricola-r-1-600x413.png 600w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nuovo-arrivo-dalla-sicilia-in-etna-agricola-r-1.png 1044w\" alt=\"Vini Linea Rupestre - Etna Bianco ed Etna Rosso\"\/>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"e8bdd12\" class=\"wt-n-h e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"e8bdd12\">The Evolution of Viticulture on Etna<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"73b965e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"73b965e\">In recent decades, <strong>Etna<\/strong> has undergone a genuine winemaking renaissance. Local producers and investors from other regions have helped raise the quality and reputation of Etna&#x27;s wines, bringing them to the attention of international critics.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"fa59ed4\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"fa59ed4\">This evolution has seen, in particular:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"c1ed0dd\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"c1ed0dd\">- The recovery of <strong>old vineyards<\/strong> and the rediscovery of traditional training methods such as bush vines (alberello);<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5db2c71\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5db2c71\">- The adoption of <strong>sustainable viticulture<\/strong> practices and, in many cases, <strong>organic<\/strong> or <strong>biodynamic<\/strong> farming;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"b95dfd9\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"b95dfd9\">- An increasingly <strong>plot-by-plot<\/strong> approach aimed at highlighting the nuances of <strong>terroir<\/strong>, which has led to the definition of the <strong>Contrade<\/strong>, also known as <strong>Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive<\/strong> (MGA, additional geographical mentions) on the label.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"350bb36\" class=\"wt-n-h e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"350bb36\">Etna Rosso and Etna Bianco: Food Pairings<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"485b638\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"485b638\">Etna wines lend themselves to a wide range of food pairings:<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-810f364 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-list \" data-id=\"810f364\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"810f364\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"810f364\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a496b8a e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-li \" data-id=\"a496b8a\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"a496b8a\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"a496b8a\">\n    \t\t\t\n<hr class=\"wt-n-li-bar e-divider-base\" data-interaction-id=\"49304c0\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"49304c0\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"f065f43\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"f065f43\"><strong>Etna Rosso<\/strong> wines pair superbly with grilled red meat, game and mature cheeses;<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ff35db e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-li \" data-id=\"1ff35db\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"1ff35db\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"1ff35db\">\n    \t\t\t\n<hr class=\"wt-n-li-bar e-divider-base\" data-interaction-id=\"fb79f33\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"fb79f33\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"3b2457e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3b2457e\"><strong>Etna Bianco<\/strong> wines are perfect with fish, shellfish and vegetable-based dishes.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"b8f2e06\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"b8f2e06\">That said, the versatility of these wines also makes them ideal for exploring bolder, more innovative pairings.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"8f6de10\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"8f6de10\">All that remains is to taste and experiment!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"12c4008\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"12c4008\">Etna wines are among the most authentic and fascinating expressions of the Italian wine scene. The unique combination of <strong>volcanic terroir<\/strong>, <strong>native grape varieties<\/strong> and <strong>centuries-old winemaking tradition<\/strong> gives rise to wines of extraordinary personality and complexity. Exploring these wines is a sensory journey through a place unlike any other in the world, where the force of nature is translated into glasses of rare elegance and character.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e8274 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-figure \" data-id=\"01e8274\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"01e8274\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"01e8274\">\n    \t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img wt-n-img\" data-interaction-id=\"ee3e816\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"ee3e816\" id=\"3269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dall-etna-rosso-all-etna-bianco-esplorazione-3-1024x1024.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dall-etna-rosso-all-etna-bianco-esplorazione-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dall-etna-rosso-all-etna-bianco-esplorazione-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dall-etna-rosso-all-etna-bianco-esplorazione-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dall-etna-rosso-all-etna-bianco-esplorazione-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dall-etna-rosso-all-etna-bianco-esplorazione-3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dall-etna-rosso-all-etna-bianco-esplorazione-3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dall-etna-rosso-all-etna-bianco-esplorazione-3-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dall-etna-rosso-all-etna-bianco-esplorazione-3.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Etna Bianco Rupestre ed Etna Rosso Rupestre\"\/>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"b67199a\" class=\"wt-n-h e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"b67199a\">Discover Etna Wines in our Wine Distribution Catalogue<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"f97dc85\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"f97dc85\">We invite you to explore our selection of Etna wines, with a particular focus on the labels of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/produttore\/azienda-agricola-raciti\/\"><u><strong>Az. Agr. Raciti<\/strong><\/u><\/a> and the <strong>Etna Rupestre<\/strong> range. These wines offer a unique opportunity to bring the essence of Sicily&#x27;s <strong>volcanic terroir<\/strong> to your venue or your table. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"ae47883\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"ae47883\">We are always on hand to advise you on ideal pairings and to arrange tailored tastings, so you can fully appreciate the extraordinary quality and diversity of Etna wines.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<hr class=\"wt-n-sep e-divider-base\" data-interaction-id=\"4cba7c0\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4cba7c0\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"9aa94eb\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"9aa94eb\"><strong>Wine Terroir Import<\/strong> is the official distributor of the Etna Rupestre wines from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/produttore\/azienda-agricola-raciti\/\"><u><strong>Az. Agricola Raciti<\/strong><\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"2d934bc\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2d934bc\">We are always at your disposal to advise you and recommend the finest wines: <strong>send us an email<\/strong> for orders and information. We ship throughout Italy!<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5bb2f8 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-btns \" data-id=\"e5bb2f8\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"e5bb2f8\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"e5bb2f8\">\n    \t\t\t\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Etna and its wines, an expression of Sicily&#8217;s volcanic terroir. 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