Tenuta di Fessina: hospitality among the vineyards on Mount Etna
Tenuta di Fessina, founded in 2007 in Castiglione di Sicilia on the slopes of Mount Etna, opens its doors to wine tourism not only with tours and guided tastings of its iconic wines—including Etna Bianco A' Puddara and Etna Rosso Riserva Musmeci, authentic reflections of the strong mineral character of Etna wines—but also with hospitality. The splendid winery, led by Jacopo Maniaci, offers an excl
A humanistic concept that centers the senses: seeing the earth, feeling the stone, immersing yourself in the memories of wine, the scents of fabrics, and the fleeting aromas of the seasons. Among the countless accommodation options, Tenuta di Fessina also offers the opportunity to avail of an exquisitely Sicilian personal chef, the caliber of Marco D'Agati (Hotel Splendido Portofino, Grand Hotel Timeo in Taormina), who offers traditional Etna recipes and ingredients. This is a way to integrate the local community with the public and to gain an insider's look at the lesser-known aspects of daily life that connect people to this vibrant and evocative land.
"One of the most important goals today for Tenuta di Fessina," explains Maniaci, "is to 'open up' the young Etna region to the dissemination and hospitality of wine, thus allowing guests to experience and share a unique and high-quality product. The aim is to enhance the Etna terroir, unparalleled for its exceptional soil and climate conditions, capable of producing wines of the highest quality. On this island so rich in culture, nestled between land and sea in the heart of the Mediterranean, wine becomes an extraordinary ambassador and a powerful link between different cultures and languages."
