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A unique place in Sicily

Montecarrubo sits within the crater of an ancient extinct submarine volcano, where land and sea have shaped the soils over millions of years.

“When we first saw it, we immediately realised that we had found a unique site, ideal for planting a vineyard.”

— Peter Vinding-Diers.

Two vineyards. Two expressions.

Following years of studying the site, Vigna Grande and Vignolo were planted in 2010 with massal selections of Syrah originating from Hermitage in the Rhône Valley.

Positioned on opposite sides of the estate, the two vineyards reveal contrasting expressions of the same variety: Vigna Grande is rooted in volcanic soil over fragmented basalt, while Vignolo combines volcanic material with fossilised marine sediments and sand.

The grapes from each vineyard are harvested and vinified separately, preserving the individual identity of each site and allowing their differences to emerge naturally in the wines.

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Located in Melilli, near Syracuse in south-eastern Sicily, Montecarrubo is a certified organic wine estate overlooking the Ionian Sea.

Two men working in a lush vineyard, one holding a blue crate, with green grapevines and trees in the background on a sunny day.
A row of windows on a yellow building with a red tile roof, surrounded by trees and a vineyard in the foreground, with a mountain in the background.
Infographic showing details of a farm with 16 hectares of land, including vineyards, olive trees, and wild herbs. Features certified organic farming inspired by biodynamic principles, over 1,300 olive trees, and 2 lavender fields for biodiversity and supporting local bees.

Montecarrubo’s soils combine volcanic rock, limestone, fossilised marine sediments and ancient coral formations.

This geological complexity contributes freshness, salinity, structure and mineral tension to the wines.

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A person sitting on a small red toy tractor in a dry, plowed field with a mountainous landscape and clear blue sky in the background.
A person sitting on a small red toy tractor in a dry, plowed field with a mountainous landscape and clear blue sky in the background.
A person holding a compost thermometer showing a temperature of around 50°C or 122°F over reddish compost material with decayed plant matter and small sticks.
A person holding a compost thermometer showing a temperature of around 50°C or 122°F over reddish compost material with decayed plant matter and small sticks.

Montecarrubo is certified organic and farmed according to an agroecological approach, with practices designed to support soil vitality, biodiversity and the natural balance of the vineyard.

Water management is also part of this approach. Montecarrubo is certified according to EN ISO 14046:2016 for Water Footprint assessment in grape cultivation and wine production.

Green manure, compost made from material produced on the estate and careful vineyard management all contribute to returning organic matter to the soil and reducing unnecessary intervention.

The aim is simple: to preserve the health of the land and allow each vineyard to express its character as clearly as possible.

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Olive tree with green leaves and purple-green olives.
Olive tree with green leaves and purple-green olives.
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and two men, all holding glasses of red wine, smiling. The women are an elderly woman wearing a white shirt and a younger woman with curly hair and a bright green t-shirt. The men are an older man with glasses and a younger man with dark wavy hair, dressed casually.
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Wine tastings are available by appointment only, from 11:30 to 13:30 Monday to Friday at Montecarrubo in Melilli, near Syracuse.

Experience the estate, discover the wines and see the landscape and vineyards that shape them.

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