With a winemaking heritage dating back to the late 19th century, Benanti is one of the pioneering estates responsible for establishing Mount Etna as one of Italy’s most exciting fine-wine regions. Founded by Giuseppe Benanti in 1988, the family-owned winery is rooted in Viagrande on the eastern slopes of Etna, where extraordinary volcanic soils, varied elevations and distinctive microclimates create wines of remarkable character and individuality. Working exclusively with native Sicilian varieties, including Carricante, Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, Benanti captures the unique expression of this dramatic landscape through wines defined by freshness, minerality, elegance and structure. A defining feature of the estate is its vineyards across all four principal slopes of the Etna DOC, allowing the family to explore the striking differences in exposure, altitude and terroir throughout the appellation. In 2012, Giuseppe passed leadership to his sons, Antonio and Salvino, who continue to uphold the winery’s pioneering spirit and commitment to traditional, site-focused winemaking. Combining generations of family expertise with a deep respect for Etna’s extraordinary terroir, Benanti remains a benchmark producer, showcasing the sophistication and remarkable potential of volcanic wines from Sicily.