Ampelon
Ampelon works with Nerello Mascalese, the signature red grape of Mount Etna's volcanic slopes in Sicily. The winery's portfolio centers on expressions of this variety from the region's distinctive terroir. Passo alle Sciare Etna Rosso and Le Caldere Etna Rosso, both Nerello Mascalese-based wines, represent the core of the range. Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator have rated Ampelon's offerings. Nerello Mascalese from Etna's high-altitude vineyards typically shows mineral precision and structural tension—qualities shaped by the volcano's black soils and cool nights. Ampelon's wines reflect the character of Terre Siciliane, where ancient volcanic geology and Mediterranean climate converge to produce reds of distinctive character and depth.
Critics
Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast