Tenuta di Fessina
- Country house -
- SS120, 22 -
- 95012 -
- Castiglione di Sicilia -
- Telephone +39 02 56 56 77 71
9.6/10 on 5 reviews
Etna Vineyards between Lava Stone and Cellar Quiet
Amid the black dry‑stone walls of Etna, Tenuta di Fessina brings historic rows and essential architecture into a landscape of crisp contrasts. Light travels over lava stone and returns to measured interiors where wood and neutral tones keep the volcano’s pace. Time dilates between vineyard walks, guided tastings and evening returns when air hints of ash and scrub. The location in Castiglione di Sicilia opens routes to Alcantara villages and natural terraces on Etna. Winery hospitality—sober and material‑minded—letting wine lead the story.
Rooms & Details
Essential spaces in wood, stone and natural textiles maintain continuity with the lava landscape. Openings frame rows, volcanic cones and the dark pattern of dry‑stone walls.
Vineyard Mornings
Breakfast with local produce sets a clear, seasonal tone. It is the right hour to plan walks among the vines and orderly visits to single plots.
Tastings & Cellar
Guided tasting paths explain vintages and site expression with measured cadence. The cellar holds quiet and temperature so the wines can take their time.
Etna to Walk
Trails and viewpoints alternate lava, broom and clean cuts of light. Each season redefines scents and colours, suggesting fresh readings of the land.
Essential Table
Simple recipes elevate Etnean oil, grains and vegetables with light cooking. Selected village addresses complete the experience with local cuisine.
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Facilities & Features Tenuta di Fessina
- General services:
- Afternoon Tea ,
- Child Friendly ,
- Excursions ,
- Garden ,
- Homemade Produce ,
- Laundry service ,
- Non Smoking Rooms ,
- Private Transfer To / From Airport,
- Reading Room ,
- Wine bar
- Activities:
- Excursions on request ,
- Horseback Riding facilities in vicinity ,
- Horseback Riding treks ,
- Trekking
- Dining Facilities:
- Culinary Tastings ,
- Restaurants nearby ,
- Wine Tasting
- Leisure Amenities:
- Amenities Beach ,
- Golf Course in vicinity ,
- Terrace
- Comfort:
- Parking ,
- WiFi Internet connection
Room facilities available Tenuta di Fessina
- General Services Room:
- Air conditioning ,
- Balcony in selected rooms ,
- Bathroom with shower ,
- Bedlinen ,
- Courtesy line ,
- Ensuite bathroom ,
- Hair dryer ,
- Heating ,
- Safe ,
- Towels
- Comfort:
- WiFi internet connection
- a two-bed hut suspended under the roof of the millstone, which dominates the view from above.
- General Services Room
- Air conditioning
a room built above the ancient Palmento, with a direct view of the “coccio pesto” (terracotta) vats and the wine press.
Tina:
Yesterday: the vinification process inside the millstone was finished in this room containing the vats (“Tinaia”) where the fermented must was collected.
Today: a room overlooking the centuries-old alberelli of the vineyard, hidden between two lava flows that form a natural amphitheater.
Canedda:
Yesterday: the farmers deposited here the harvested grapes that were crushed by the women.
Today: an intimate room overlooking the courtyard with the fiery "Muntagna" behind it.
- General Services Room
- Balcony or terrace
- Panoramic view
Istenna:
Yesterday: the "cistern" (water tank): a typical element of the Etna farmhouses, always in the heart of the vital spaces that housed the traditional chestnut barrels.
Today: a room in the pulsating heart of Fessina, a step away from our original cellar and vineyards, a place to breathe the full experience of Etna viticulture.
Litturina:
Yesterday: the historical train wagons that connected Riposto and Catania passing through the foothills villages carved between vineyards and raw lava rocks.
Today: the legendary train wagons still run a few meters from the Estate punctuating the day with their rhythm and becoming a discreet call and an unexpected surprise for the guest.
- General Services Room
- Desk
- Private entrance
- Sitting area
- Sofa
- Leisure Facilities
- Bathroom with bathtub
- In-Room Services
- Tea/coffee maker
- Comfort
- WiFi internet connection
Yesterday: the "verdirame" was a mixture of water and copper used in the vineyards and made in the tank next to the well in the courtyard.
Today: a room immersed in the lava rock that breathes the intimate life of our courtyard.
- General Services Room
- Air conditioning
- Garden view
- Panoramic view
- Private entrance
- Sofa
Terms and conditions of booking Tenuta di Fessina
Check In / Check Out
- Check-in from :00
Payment policy
At online reservation, refundable down payment of deposit by credit card. At check out, final payment of balance by credit card or cash.
Transfers to / from Airport
The private transfer service is available for a fee, to / from the nearest airport, for reservations or informations please send an email after the booking confirmation clicking here.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Parking
Free parking is available on site (without reservation)
Internet
WiFi internet access available in all public areas and is free of charge and in all rooms
Children and extra beds
- Cot: One child equal or under 0 years is charged € 0.00 per person per night in a child's cot/crib.
- Extra beds Adults: On Request
Extra
Conditions and cancellation policy
- More than 14 Days Before arrival: Free cancellation
- From 14 Days to 8 Days before arrival: 30% of the total reservation amount
- From 7 Days to 4 Days before arrival: 50% of the total reservation amount
- From 3 Days to 0 hours before arrival: 100% of the total reservation amount
All published reviews have been personally written by the clients of icastelli.net after their hotel stay!
Score breakdown
Comfort 9.6 / 10
Courtesy 9.6 / 10
Leisure 9.6 / 10
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Tenuta di Fessina
Maurizio (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 13 Aug 2018
Check out: 16 Aug 2018
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Standard Twin Room - Cufina
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