Etna Rosso Aitho

Fondo Antico is a family-owned Sicilian winery founded in 1995 by Giuseppe Polizzotti on the historic Polizzotti-Scuderi estate near Trapani, where the family has cultivated land since the early 1800s. The estate planted its first vineyards around 1920 and gradually evolved into a modern winery focused on expressing western Sicily’s terroir through both native grapes. With around 80 hectares of vineyards overlooking the Egadi Islands, Fondo Antico combines traditional Sicilian viticulture with modern winemaking, emphasizing sustainability, low-intervention vineyard practices, and freshness-driven wines that highlight the saline, Mediterranean character of the region.

Aitho Rosso is a youthful, fruit-forward Sicilian red wine with a vibrant ruby-red color. The nose is expressive and immediate, showing aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate, along with light floral hints of violet and subtle Mediterranean herbs. On the palate it is smooth, fresh, and medium-light in body, with soft tannins and lively acidity that make it very approachable. The finish is clean and fruity, with a gentle spicy touch that adds depth without heaviness.