Why it matters
The producer
Tenute dei Ciclopi was founded from a university friendship among Giacomo, Giordano and Riccardo, with Salvo Foti as enologist. Its vineyards span Castiglione di Sicilia, Randazzo and Milo, where the estate restores historic sites, tends old own-rooted vines and maintains Sicilian alberello training with chestnut stakes.
Wines to know
The range in view
Listed 2021 wines include Tenute dei Ciclopi Etna Bianco and Etna Rosso. The Bianco is 70% Carricante with other indigenous varieties, while the Rosso combines 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello Cappuccio.