IN BREVE
- From 2012 to 2025, the DOC Etna has grown significantly, with growers increasing from 202 to 509 and certifications from 79 to 641.
- In 2025, vineyard area reached 1,449 hectares and 94,700 quintals of grapes were harvested.
- Etna Rosso accounts for 42.2% of production, while the sparkling wine segment is developing rapidly, with over 2,000 hectoliters produced in 2025.
- The Radici Vulcaniche event, scheduled for 2026, will involve 28 wineries and 5 international buyers.
- IRVO promotes the enhancement of the territory, with growing interest in wine tourism and food and wine experiences.
The DOC Etna continues to grow and expand its supply chain. From 2012 to 2025, claiming growers increased from 202 to 509, while certifications rose from 79 to 641. Certified wine volumes climbed from 9,426 to 46,152 hectoliters.
These are the data from the Observatory of the Regional Institute of Wine and Oil (IRVO), presented during Radici Vulcaniche, scheduled for August 29–30, 2026, in Randazzo. The event will bring together 28 wineries, 12 tour operators, and 5 international buyers for two days dedicated to Etna wines, wine tourism, and export markets.
DOC ETNA GROWTH
Between 2012 and 2025, DOC Etna certifications increased by 711%, rising from 79 to 641. Certified wine grew by 390%, from 9,426 to 46,152 hectoliters. Growth continues in 2026 as well. As of August, there are 576 certificates, 15.9% more than the same period the previous year, with over 43,000 hectoliters of wine, up 22%.
In 2025, vineyard area designated for DOC Etna reached 1,449 hectares, from which 94,700 quintals of grapes were harvested. There are 157 estates subject to IRVO’s Control Body. Of these, 144 manage the entire supply chain internally, from vinification to bottling.
WHITES AND SPARKLING WINES ON THE RISE
The production mix of DOC Etna is changing. Etna Rosso accounts for 42.2% of production, followed by Etna Bianco at 40.3%. Etna Rosato represents 8.9%, while Etna Spumante Bianco reaches 4.4%.
These are followed by Etna Bianco Superiore, at 2.8%, Etna Spumante Rosato, at 0.9%, and Etna Rosso Riserva, at 0.6%.
Sparkling wines represent one of the fastest-growing segments. In 2025, over 2,000 hectoliters of sparkling wine were produced, nearly double the 2022 figure. The data confirm a transformation of DOC Etna that extends beyond the increase in estates and volumes. The share of white and sparkling wine production is also growing.
ETNA AND WINE TOURISM
Production evolution is accompanied by growing wine tourism interest. The 2025 Report on Italian Food and Wine Tourism, which analyzes six foreign markets including Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Austria, Switzerland, and France, indicates greater interest in food and wine experiences in Italy.
Etna appears among the most desired destinations. The destination is cited by up to 40% of French respondents. In the United States, Chianti reaches 41%. It is in this context that Radici Vulcaniche takes place, an event dedicated to Etna wines scheduled in Randazzo on August 29–30.
RADICI VULCANICHE IN RANDAZZO
The 2026 edition will involve 28 wineries, 12 tour operators from various areas of Europe, the United States, and Russia, and 5 international buyers. The program includes tastings, meetings with estates, and in-depth sessions on markets and wine tourism. Among the events is a masterclass led by sommelier Luca Gardini, curator of the L’Espresso Guide.
The event is promoted with the involvement of the Regional Department for Agriculture, Rural Development, and Mediterranean Fisheries, IRVO, the Municipality of Randazzo, the Etna DOC Consortium, and the Etna Wine and Flavors Route.
IRVO monitors sector developments through the Observatory and the activities of the Control Body. General Director Vito Bentivegna and Special Commissioner Giusi Mistretta direct activities toward an integrated enhancement of landscape, culture, local production, and wine tourism.
