The winery
Girolamo Russo
An Etna estate (Passopisciaro) led by Giuseppe Russo, known for single-vineyard wines that express the volcanic terroir: red, white and rosé Etna DOC wines produced through respectful agricultural practices and winemaking that prioritizes the expression of place.
- Sicilia (Etna, provincia di Catania) · Italia
- Since 2005
- 9 products
The story
The winery was re-established by Giuseppe Russo as a tribute to his father Girolamo. According to the company, the estate was reorganized and relaunched in 2005 and works with historic vineyards on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, cultivated using traditional practices and hand-harvested.
Production philosophy
The approach aims to highlight the character of each distinct vineyard site: viticulture practiced close to nature, attention to old bush-trained vines, and winemaking that respects the differences of each vineyard to express the minerality, freshness and complexity of the volcanic soil.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards located on the northern slopes of Etna, with parcels in contrade such as San Lorenzo, Feudo, Feudo di Mezzo and Calderara Sottana. The vines are situated at altitudes of approximately 650–780 meters above sea level and grow on the volcanic, sandy soils typical of Etna's "sciare".
Awards and recognition
Etna Bianco "San Lorenzo" is listed among the wines awarded Tre Bicchieri in Gambero Rosso's 2026 selection; additionally, several vintages of the winery's labels have received high ratings from specialist publications and guides, as reported in the critical notes.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Nerello Mascalese
- Nerello Cappuccio
- Carricante
- Catarratto
- Inzolia
- Grecanico
- Minnella
- Coda di Volpe
- Hectares
- 18.0
What makes it distinctive
- Vineyards on the lava flows of Mount Etna’s northern slope.
- Production focused on single-vineyard sites: San Lorenzo, Feudo, Feudo di Mezzo, Calderara Sottana.
- Organic viticulture practiced in accordance with the winery's guidelines.
- Etna Bianco "San Lorenzo" awarded Tre Bicchieri.
- Vineyard area reported in official sources as between 15 and 18 hectares.
