Renato Family (MAUGERI)
Situated on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna, Cantina Maugeri captures the essence of Sicily’s most expressive terroir — where sea breeze, volcanic soil, and altitude meet in perfect harmony. Born from the vision of Renato Maugeri and his daughters Carla, Michela, and Paola, the estate represents a heartfelt return to family roots and the revival of ancient Etnean viticulture. The vineyards extend over 7 hectares between the contrade Praino and Volpare, rising to 700 metres above sea level, framed by more than 2.8 kilometres of lava-stone terraces that preserve the landscape’s authenticity. Here, native grape varieties — Carricante, Nerello Mascalese, and Catarratto — thrive in mineral-rich volcanic soils, absorbing the unique energy of Mount Etna. Each Maugeri wine tells a story of its origin: the freshness of the sea, the strength of the volcano, and the patience of human hands. The family’s philosophy is rooted in respect for nature, low-impact farming, and careful vinification that allows the land to speak for itself.
Etna Bianco Superiore Contrada Volpare
100% Carricante from 700 m Milo vineyards in Contrada Volpare. The juice undergoes a three-hour cryomaceration to enhance aromatics After cold clarification, fermentation is carried out 90% in stainless steel tanks and 10% in French oak barrels, followed by 8 months of aging on the lees.
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Etna Bianco Superiore Contrada Volpare Frontebosco
A south-facing Carricante cuvée bordering forest and lava terraces. The must is cold clarified and fermented, with 40% in stainless steel tanks and 60% in French oak barrels, followed by 8 months of aging on the lees; only 6,200 bottles produced.
Etna Rosato Contrada Volpare
100% Nerello Mascalese from high-altitude lava ridges. Grapes are hand-harvested during the first ten days of October, then softly pressed. The clarified must is fermented and aged for 4 months on the lees, with 50% in French oak barrels and 50% in stainless steel tanks ; 7,600 bottles crafted.
Etna Bianco Superiore Contrada Praino Frontemare
Sea-facing Carricante from sandy volcanic soils in Milo. Hand-harvested then softly pressed and subjected to a six-hour cryomaceration. Fermentation occurs with 30% in stainless steel tanks and 70% in French oak barrels, followed by 8 months of aging on the lees; 3,300 bottles.
Etna Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT Cataratto
Rare single-parcel Catarratto from lava-stone terraces at 700 m. Grapes are hand-harvested in early October. Whole bunch, 90% of the must fermented in French tonneaux (500 liters) & 10% in steel tanks. the wine is aged on fine lees in tanks for 8 months, without malolactic fermentation ; 2,500 bottles made.