Firriato Hospitality Cavanera Etnea Resort & Wine Experience

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.2

Located in Castiglione di Sicilia, Firriato Hospitality Cavanera Etnea Resort & Wine Experience provides accommodations with free WiFi and a garden with an outdoor heated swimming pool and mountain views. A buffet breakfast is served daily at the property. A ski equipment rental service is available at this property, while skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Taormina is 24 mi from Firriato Hospitality. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa Airport, 39 mi from the accommodations.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

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Miluska
Ecuador Ecuador
“It is a beautiful place surrounded of nature in a tipical Sicilian winery, good service and wine experience”
Martin
Australia Australia
“Room is set within the vineyards with views of Mt Etna from the window. Modern, clean facilities. Comfortable bed. Breakfast is provided in a separate room amongst the vines. Lovely setting.”
Mickymosca
Switzerland Switzerland
“Beautiful facility surrounded by vineyards with a stunning view of the volcano. The restaurant was excellent, and the wine degustation paired with lunch was absolutely perfect. Their wines are just great.”
Sara
United States United States
“Beautiful property and the pool was really lovely overlooking the vineyard. The staff was very friendly and accomodated a late checkout. We are so glad we were able to experience the delicious wine experience.”
Jennifer
United States United States
“We loved our stay here in such an idyllic environment surrounded by the vineyard with great hospitality by the staff (shoutout to Giavanna!). We enjoyed lounging at the pool with the beautiful view, and drinking the welcome wine on our room's...”
Ruth
United States United States
“Beautiful facility at an amazing place with a first class restaurant and fabulous wine tasting.”
Amit
United States United States
“Lovely property, excellent staff. Rooms were a bit basic.”
Alexander
United States United States
“Right in the middle of a vineyard. Elevated pool had amazing views of the property and surrounding area. Staff was very accommodating. Beautiful restaurant. Not too far from town.”
Ofer
Israel Israel
“The winery, had some nice wine tasting. It is actually sleeping in a winery, surrounded by amazing grapes. The experience was amazing.”
Kim
Israel Israel
“Quite,relaxing, the view from the rooms and the pool, the staff were very nice and friendly and we saw the volcano exploding”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.2Based on 560 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Firriato is, among the largest quality wine producers, the winery that, in less than three decades, has been successful in finding its own original and specific style of production. Started in 1984 from Trapani countryside, Firriato grew always looking for those terroirs - very characterizing - where it’s possible to practice a precision viticulture, dedicated to enhancing the varieties of the Sicilian tradition. Today Firriato also embraces the Etna and the island of Favignana, part of the Egadi archipelago, with limited niche productions, aimed to an audience of sophisticated and innovative wine-lovers. Firriato’s challenge on the Etna volcano consists of a kind of mountain viticulture, testing its particular climatic condition combined with the specificity of the soil. The main objective, since the beginning, has been to train the vine on a soil that is not just volcanic but, also, geologically young and, by this way, to understand the peculiarities, to discover the enological and productive value, keeping the philosophy and the style of a brand that, today, has the strength and reputation to represent Sicilian quality wines in the world.

Property info

In 2009, Firriato restored one of the typical Etna housing complexes with an antique palmento annex, obtaining a small but modern winery from the restoration. This winery processes the grapes grown in the vineyards surrounding the Cavanera Etnea Resort. The complex’s restoration was carried out without undermining the morphology of the rooms. There is nothing unsuitable here—the location’s harmony is a clear indication of its respect for the history which created it. At the building’s foundation, the ancient splendour of the palmento has been restored. The palmento (an old word applied to the structure and the equipment contained within, for making wine), dating back to the 1700s, contains the wooden wine press, the containment vats carved out from the rock, and the drainage channels which were made either from terracotta or hollowed out from the hard basalt rock. Cavanera Etnea Resort is the perfect location for enjoying a well-deserved period of relaxation—relaxation in an environment and atmosphere where the style of times gone by goes hand in hand with the comfort of modernity, so you can spend an unforgettable time far from the frenzy of the city.

Neighborhood info

Etna, also known as ‘a Muntagna (The Mountain) in Sicilian, is the highest volcano in Europe and one of the world’s most active. Etna’s eruptions occur both at the summit, where there are currently four craters, as well as on its slopes at heights just a few hundred metres above sea level. The four craters at the summit are: Voragine and Bocca Nuova, which were formed inside the Central Crater in 1945 and 1968 respectively; the Northeast Crater which has existed since 1911 and is currently the highest point on Etna at 3,330 metres (10,925 ft); and finally the Southeast Crater that was formed in 1971 and that lately has been the most active of the four craters. This configuration differs greatly from that of almost century ago, when Etna’s summit consisted of only the central crater, which goes to show the great dynamism of the volcano. The Cavanera Etnea Resort and the Firriato vineyards are located on the North East slope, at an altitude between 600 and 900 metres above sea level

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,French,Italian

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
La Riserva il Bistrot

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Amenities of Firriato Hospitality Cavanera Etnea Resort & Wine Experience

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar

House rules

Firriato Hospitality Cavanera Etnea Resort & Wine Experience takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
4 - 7 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
8 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per child, per night
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 70 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Firriato Hospitality Cavanera Etnea Resort & Wine Experience of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check in to this property.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

License number: 19087014B501723, IT087014B5YL37WBW3

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