Cavanera Etnea Resort & Wine Experience features 21 rooms combining comfort with tradition. Each room mirrors a typical Etna main house and includes views of Contrada Verzella's vineyards. Rooms provide furnishings, spacious layouts, and family hospitality. Lava stone floors blend with pastel fixtures. Amenities include air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, a mini-bar, a terrace with garden furniture, free toiletries, an electric kettle, and a flat-screen TV. Double rooms (20m²+15m²) contain canopy beds and sofa beds. Bathrooms offer double sinks, bathtubs, and bidets.
Dining: Local Raw Materials
La Riserva Bistrot features cuisine reflecting Sicily's Grand Tour traditions. Executive Chef Andrea Macca creates dishes using local raw materials. The Etna Wine Bar provides an intimate setting between terraced vineyards and the 17th-century palmento, offering Firriato wines. Guests can taste wines paired with dishes. The bar offers wines from Cavanera Etnea and western Sicily, including Firriato grappa. A Sommelier focuses on practices, techniques and concludes with the sensory analysis of the wines in combination with a platter of cold cuts and cheeses places with artisanal jams. Second course of meat, Capocollo of suckling pig cooked in salt from Trapani caramelized in ' Harmonium ' garnished with potatoes, potato pie and spinach. Second course of fish, Catch of the day lightly seared in ' Agghiotta ' sauce with datterino tomatoes, capers, olives and concasse potatoes.
Leisure: Pool and More
The resort is equipped with an outdoor heated pool, open from mid-May to mid-October, with salty water. The depth of the swimming pool starts from one meter reaching the maximum depth of one meter and forty. The resort also has a fitness area, an outdoor fireplace, a sun terrace, a garden, and offers bicycle rentals. Wedding and team-building facilities are available for an additional charge.
Location and Transportation
Firriato Hospitality Cavanera Etnea Resort & Wine Experience is 65 km from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. It is near the Peloritani mountain range, basalt rocks of the Alcantara Gorge and Taormina. Landmarks nearby include Cuba of Santa Domenica (4 km), Church of SS. Annunziata (7 km), and Mount Mojo (3 km). Catania, with baroque architecture recognized by UNESCO, is near the Elephant Fountain in Piazza del Duomo and the Cathedral of Sant'Agata.
Services: Wine Experience
The resort provides a 24-hour front desk, meeting facilities (additional charge), and Wi-Fi. Room service includes double bathrooms, bathtubs, verandas, minibars, and tea/coffee facilities. Services include lockboxes, air conditioning, desks, heating, satellite TVs, wardrobes, and telephones. The Etna Wine Shop offers the opportunity to directly compare the volcanic labels with those from the Agro of Trapani, and even wines from the Calamoni Estate on the island of Favignana. Languages spoken include Italian, English, and French.
“Nestled among vineyards with Mount Etna as a backdrop, this property delivers a wine experience that stands out. The sommelier's passion elevates the tastings, pairing perfectly with the setting and cuisine. I particularly appreciate that the accommodations extend seamlessly into the vineyard, offering views that complement the overall sense of place.”
James DavidEditor-in-Chief at Skiresort
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Firriato Hospitality Cavanera Etnea Resort & Wine Experience offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Presidential Suite
2 persons
25 sq. feet
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Deluxe Junior Suite
2 persons
25 sq. feet
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Facilities
Firriato Hospitality Cavanera Etnea Resort & Wine Experience offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
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Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
VIP check-in/ -out
Concierge desk
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Key access
Sports & Fitness
Fitness centre
Ski school
Hiking
Cycling
Golf course
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Services
Housekeeping
Ski equipment hire
Laundry
Welcome drink
Dining
Restaurant
Snack bar
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Children
Cots
Spa & Leisure
Seasonal outdoor pool
Beach umbrellas
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Media
Flat-screen TV
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Dining Onsite
Immerse in authentic Sicilian flavors at the Firriato Hospitality Cavanera Etnea Resort & Wine Experience. Here, dining is a celebration of local ingredients and traditional recipes intertwined with the region's rich winemaking heritage, all set against the serene backdrop of Etna's natural reserve.
La Riserva il Bistrot
Sicilian gastronomic experience
Ambiance
Nestled amidst the stunning landscapes of the Etna wine region, La Riserva il Bistrot combines a cozy yet refined atmosphere reflecting the convivial spirit of Sicilian dining.
Key Offerings
The menu features seasonal dishes crafted from local ingredients. Highlights include the capocollo of suckling pig, caramelized in 'Harmonium' sauce, paired with contemporary plating, and the catch of the day served in an aromatic 'Agghiotta' sauce. Complement meals with a selection of four exquisite wines narrated by a Sommelier, focusing on their agronomic practices and winemaking techniques, all alongside artisanal jams, cold cuts, and cheeses.
Reservation
Yes.
Hours vary.
Etna Wine Bar
Casual wine and light fare
Ambiance
Etna Wine Bar evokes an inviting setting that balances sophistication with a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for unwinding with friends and savoring the essence of Sicily.
Key Offerings
Guests can enjoy a curated selection of local wines, complemented by small plates that celebrate the region's culinary heritage. The bar also provides a unique opportunity for wine enthusiasts to explore flavors paired with traditional Sicilian dishes in a friendly environment.