In 2009, Firriato restored one of the typical Etna housing complexes with an antique palmento annex, obtaining a small but modern winery from the restoration. This winery processes the grapes grown in the vineyards surrounding the Cavanera Etnea Resort. The complex’s restoration was carried out without undermining the morphology of the rooms. There is nothing unsuitable here—the location’s harmony is a clear indication of its respect for the history which created it. At the building’s foundation, the ancient splendour of the palmento has been restored. The palmento (an old word applied to the structure and the equipment contained within, for making wine), dating back to the 1700s, contains the wooden wine press, the containment vats carved out from the rock, and the drainage channels which were made either from terracotta or hollowed out from the hard basalt rock.
Cavanera Etnea Resort is the perfect location for enjoying a well-deserved period of relaxation—relaxation in an environment and atmosphere where the style of times gone by goes hand in hand with the comfort of modernity, so you can spend an unforgettable time far from the frenzy of the city.
Situated in Castiglione di Sicilia, Firriato Hospitality Cavanera Etnea Resort & Wine Experience provides accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with an outdoor heated swimming pool and mountain views.
A buffet breakfast is served daily at the property.
A ski equipment rental service is available at this property, while skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby.
Taormina is 38 km from Firriato Hospitality. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa Airport, 62 km from the accommodation.
