Tenuta del Vallone Rosso

Tenuta del Vallone Rosso is more than a winery — it’s a living story of family, memory, and the untamed beauty of Mount Etna’s southwest slope. Rooted in Biancavilla, where lava and wind shape the land, the estate was revived by Gianluca Furnari as a tribute to his grandfather and uncle. What began as a promise to protect his family's old vines soon became a mission: to create honest wines that speak of place, time, and love for the land. Here, there are no consultants or flashy labels — just soil-stained hands and deep dedication. From pruning to bottling, Gianluca and his close-knit team follow every step with care and purpose. Each bottle is crafted to preserve the soul of Etna — a volcano, a home, and a heritage.

At Tenuta del Vallone Rosso, we craft small-production, naturally expressive wines from the ancient volcanic contrade of Biancavilla. Every wine is spontaneously fermented with native yeasts from pied de cuve, aged in stainless steel or neutral oak, and shaped by tasting — not formulas. Our native grapes, Nerello Mascalese and Carricante, thrive at altitudes up to 1,080 meters, each telling a different story of lava, altitude, and wind.
Highlights include:

CS – Contrada Sparse Rosso: Spicy, floral and mineral Nerello with a touch of Alicante

BB – BIBI: Etna Rosso blending red and white grapes from 1,080m

CS – Contrade Sparse Bianco: Carricante-led blend with high-altitude freshness

TDVR: A vibrant, volcanic red blending Nerello, Alicante, and Carricante (2023)

We don’t craft wines to impress — we craft them to express. They’re the voice of Etna’s southwest slope: volcanic, soulful, and timeless.