Randazzo occupies a prominent position on the northern flank of Mount Etna, at an altitude of around 765 metres, between the volcano’s slopes, the Nebrodi Mountains and the Alcantara Valley. Vineyards are cultivated on terraces and slopes that can reach altitudes of close to 1,000 metres, in a landscape shaped by lava flows, volcanic sands and well-drained, mineral-rich soils with a high proportion of rock fragments. The altitude, the breeze and the marked temperature variations between day and night promote slow ripening, preserving freshness, bouquet and aromatic finesse.
The grape varieties grown here are typical of the Etna region: Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio for red and rosé wines, and Carricante and Minnella for white wines. The wines of this area are characterised by tension, elegance, vertical structure and a distinctive mineral character. Traditional alberello training coexists with terraced vineyards supported by dry-stone walls made of lava rock, whilst manual harvesting and winemaking practices that respect the varietal identity enhance the grapes’ origins. The long history of winemaking, documented since Greco-Roman times, continues today through still, rosé and sparkling wines that precisely express the mountainous character of Randazzo.