The winery

Azienda Agricola Carlo Hauner

Family-owned winery on Salina in the Aeolian Islands, Sicily, known for its focus on Malvasia delle Lipari and for wines that combine traditional practices with modern techniques.
  • Sicilia (Isole Eolie - Isola di Salina) · Italia
  • Since 1968
  • 12 products

Azienda Agricola Carlo Hauner

Meet the producer

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The story
The winery is named after Carlo Hauner, a Brescian artist who in the 1960s moved to Salina and began cultivating and restoring abandoned terraces. The winery's official history begins in 1968; Hauner renewed vineyards and local practices, also experimenting with techniques such as grape drying and fermentation control. The modern winery was built in the 1980s in Lingua. After the founder's death in 1996, management passed to the next generation, which has maintained a focus on Malvasia and local identity; the company website reports a significant production of Malvasia, with about 50,000 bottles cited for this wine.
Production philosophy
Production is based on recovering the local viticultural heritage and on integrating tradition and innovation: adherence to Aeolian practices combined with modern winemaking controls. The winery emphasizes its island origin, the artisanal care of its wines and its visual identity: many labels reproduce works by Carlo Hauner himself. The winery also produces other typical local products, such as capers from Salina.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate is located on the island of Salina in the Aeolian Islands. The vineyards are cultivated on terraces carved into the volcanic rock; the Mediterranean climate and maritime influence, together with volcanic soils, contribute to the mineral and aromatic character of the wines, particularly the Malvasia delle Lipari.
Awards and recognition
Documented recognitions for the Malvasia passita.
Characteristics
Grape varieties
  • Malvasia delle Lipari
  • Inzolia
  • Catarratto
  • Grillo
Hectares
20.0
Bottles per year
50000
What makes it distinctive
  • Specialist in Malvasia delle Lipari, available in both natural and passito styles.
  • Restoration and cultivation of terraced vineyards on volcanic soil in Salina.
  • Winery founded by artist Carlo Hauner, with labels featuring his artwork.
  • Family-run estate

Wines from Azienda Agricola Carlo Hauner

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