Sulle Bucce – Etna Artisanal Winemakers Market

Sulle Bucce: Etna's artisanal winemakers in Catania

Sulle Bucce is the new food and wine event bringing the world of Etna's artisanal winemakers to the Mercati Generali in Catania. The inaugural edition takes place on Sunday, May 24th and Monday, May 25th, 2026, establishing itself as the region's first market entirely dedicated to the volcano's independent wine production. The core idea is simple yet ambitious: to create a credible, technically grounded space where wine is the direct result of the bond between the winemaker and the land they cultivate.

Twenty-eight wineries on the volcano's stage

The first edition features twenty-eight wineries, ranging from established names to emerging small-scale producers. Alongside renowned figures of the Etna scene like Etnella and Vino di Anna, younger winemakers join in, creating a dialogue that captures the current state of artisanal viticulture on Etna. Tasting tables allow visitors to engage directly with the producers, discovering vintages, indigenous grape varieties like Carricante and Nerello, and the volcano's diverse contrade.

Two days, two vocations

The event is structured over two complementary days. Sunday, May 24th, the market is open to the public: tasting tables are open from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, followed by an afternoon of wine, music, and conversation. Monday, May 25th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the event is dedicated to industry professionals—restaurateurs, wine merchants, distributors, and Italian and international buyers—with a B2B day designed to foster technical tastings and professional connections between producers and the market.

Masterclasses, meetings, and wine culture

Throughout the two days, a series of masterclasses and in-depth sessions are scheduled, focusing on viticulture, spontaneous fermentation, and the artisanal wine market. On Sunday at 2:30 PM, there will be a talk with Roberto Frega on the topic of post-natural wine, while a masterclass will compare Carricante and Riesling, two varieties linked by acidity and altitude. These are opportunities for winemakers, professionals, and enthusiasts to explore the present and future of Etna wine.

Sulle Bucce Sounds: Sunday's soundtrack

Sunday's program is accompanied by live music, designed as a moment of shared experience. From the afternoon, vinyl DJ sets and the wine bar take center stage, while at 6:00 PM, the live concert by Parbleu is scheduled; the festivities continue with DJ sets into the evening.

Mercati Generali, a new food and wine hub

The choice of Mercati Generali in Catania, in the Jungetto district, is no coincidence: the space serves as a meeting point for culture, taste, and territory in the heart of Eastern Sicily. Promoted by Mercati Generali with the support of the Sicilian Region, Sulle Bucce is born with the ambition of becoming a recurring fixture in the oenological calendar of the Municipality of Catania and the entire Etna area.