Antichi Vinai is an estate winery in the Passopisciaro area in the commune of Castiglione di Sicilia in Catania province, Sicily. It produces Etna DOC wines.
Vineyards: Vineyards on the slopes of Etna falling in the townships of Castiglione di Sicilia and Randazzo. Sandy soils of (volcanic) lava origin, with strong temperature changes between day and night.
Red wines
Etna Rosso DOC, Koine: 2011 Savoury, some sourness, nice weight, traditional style with some sweet and sour (At the Vinitaly International Academy Tasting hosted by Ian d’Agata on 01st December 2015 at Signorvino, Veneto, Italy.)
Etna Rosso DOC, Petralava: 2014 Nerello Mascalese 80%, Nerello Cappuccio 20%. Hand picked. Aged in 30hl chestnut oak ‘botti’.