Join us as we warmly welcome winemaker Antonio Benanti for a very special winemaker dinner. Benanti is the only winery with vineyards on every slope of the Etna DOC area, “an island within the island” of Sicily. The Benanti family produces wines using 100% native grapes – Carricante, Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. The climatic influence and volcanic soils from each slope combine to create territorial wines with a sense of place.
In 1988, Giuseppe Benanti revitalized his family’s vineyards, laying the foundation for a legacy of excellence in Sicilian winemaking. Under his leadership, Benanti became the first to cultivate vineyards on four different slopes of Mount Etna, playing a pivotal role in bringing this previously overlooked region into the global wine spotlight while focusing exclusively on native grape varieties. Giuseppe's legacy continued when his sons, Antonio and Salvino, took over the winery in 2012, building on their father’s vision to capture the best of the unique mountain terroir. Today, the Benanti family remains at the forefront of Sicily’s wine industry, celebrated for their dedication to traditional methods and their significant role in elevating Mount Etna as a premier wine region.
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Welcome Aperitivo
Noblesse Brut Metodo Classico
Arancini di Mare - lemon aioli
First Course
"Pietra Marina" Etna Bianco Superiore DOCG
Scallop Crudo - fennel pollen, mint, blood orange agrumato, volcanic salt
Second Course
"Contrada Cavaliere" Etna Rosso DOC
Grilled Octopus - guanciale, habanada pepper, tamarind bbq
Third Course
"Rovitello Particella No. 341" Etna Rosso Riserva
Lasagnette (Sfilateddi) al ragu - braised veal, wild mushroom, pecorino
Dessert
Etna Rosso DOC
Cioccolato e Formaggio - dark chocolate, sour cherry, pecorino, chestnut honey
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