In less than three decades, Firriato is one of the great quality wineries has been able to identify its own and original production path, which on Etna has translated into planning dedicated to the classic method, which in this territory boasts over 150 years of history. Gaudensius, the classic method forged by Etna The specific slope of the volcano, on which Firriato grows its vineyards, has peculiar characteristics. The reduced distance from the sea so that the vineyards destined for the production of grapes for a sparkling wine base are influenced by the union of sea breezes and upstream-valley breezes that share in an evident climatic difference between the coastal area and that of the hinterland of the volcano. Furthermore, the Etna terroir, with its mesoclimate and its sandy soils of volcanic origin, offers the ideal conditions for the breeding of Carricante. This vine, endemic to the volcano, naturally indulges in sparkling wine. The combination of the pedoclimatic characteristics of Etna contribute to the development of grapes that are characterized by the intensity of the aromas and aromatic finesse.

The particular slope of Etna volcano, where Firriato grows its vineyards, enjoys particular influences. The reduced distance from the sea enables vineyards, destined to the production of the base-wine for spumante,  to benefit from marine breeze together with the hilly ones in union with the third element of temperature fluctuations, a remarkable climate difference between coast and the volcano hinterland.