A new and prestigious accolade celebrates the oenological excellence of Firriato: Cavanera Contrada Zucconerò 2021 – Sciara del Tiglio has been awarded the Tre Bicchieri in the 2025 edition of Vini d’Italia by Gambero Rosso, Italy’s most authoritative and influential wine guide. For over thirty years, this award has been a symbol of excellence for professionals and enthusiasts alike, reserved only for wines distinguished by consistent quality and a strong sense of territorial identity. It is a milestone that celebrates a wine born from a unique terroir, where the mineral power and refined elegance of Etna come together in perfect harmony.

Cavanera Contrada Zucconerò 2021 – Sciara del Tiglio is produced from Nerello Mascalese grapes cultivated in a single-vineyard Cru located on the north-eastern slope of Mount Etna, in Castiglione di Sicilia. Here, the vines grow in ancient lava soils that impart structure, minerality, and remarkable longevity. This Etna Rosso DOC perfectly balances the energy of the volcano with the finesse of the variety, offering a complex aromatic profile of ripe red fruits, dried rose, and sweet spices, supported by a fine, harmonious tannic texture that defines its depth and persistence.
The “Tre Bicchieri” recognition awarded to Cavanera Contrada Zucconerò 2021 – Sciara del Tiglio celebrates not only the excellence of a wine but also a precise vision of Etna that combines tradition, research, and deep respect for nature. Each Cru represents a microcosm—a distinct voice of the volcano—that has inspired Firriato’s production philosophy for decades. With this new accolade, the winery reaffirms its position as a benchmark in the new Etna viticulture, standing as an ambassador of a territorial identity that blends technical precision, environmental sustainability, and the poetry of terroir, bringing the authentic voice of Sicilian wine to the world.