Etna Distilleries
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Step in. Breathe.
Taste Sicily.
Step inside our historic distillery and let yourself be enveloped by the scent of citrus, the towering distillation column and the story of five generations. Guided tours and curated tastings on the slopes of Etna.
Where Scent Becomes Story
The moment you cross the threshold, the air changes. The sweet scent of freshly peeled lemon zest mingles with the earthy notes of Etna’s herbs and the warm hint of copper from the stills. You are in the heart of the Russo distillery, where since 1870 every gesture has been an act of love for this volcanic land.
Our master distiller will guide you through the infusion rooms, where botanicals rest for weeks, releasing their essential oils and aromas. In the still room, you will watch the gleaming copper work in silence, turning the infusion into pure spirit. And in the botanical garden, you will get up close to the plants that make our liqueurs unique: wild mint, rosemary, wild fennel, orange blossom.
Finally, the tasting room: one glass at a time, you will explore our range with an expert guide, from the intense amaro to the Bronte pistachio Dream Cream, from the freshest limoncello to Bianconeve. Every sip tells of an ingredient, a place, a season of Sicily.
Choose Your Journey
Classic Tour
Premium Tour
A Place That Speaks to the Senses
An immersive experience
A journey through the history of the Russo family, from raw ingredient to finished product. The route, in four stops.
Botanical garden
We begin among the living plants we use every day — verdelli lemons, orange blossom, Etna mint, wild fennel. Their intense scent is a preview of what you will taste.
Still room
Gleaming copper, rising steam, quivering pressure gauges: here the master distiller turns the infusion into pure spirit. You will feel the heat of distillation on your skin.
Ageing cellar
In the cool silence of the cellar, the spirits rest in selected casks for months. The wood releases its tannins, time adds roundness: this is where every bottle’s story takes shape.
Bottling line
The final stop: the bottles glide past — label, cap, batch number. You will see up close the care we put into preparing every bottle destined for your table.
Everything your visit includes.
An afternoon at our distillery: six moments designed to tell you about Sicily, the family and over 150 years of artisan distilling.
Welcome
In the botanical garden, among Etna’s citrus and botanicals.
Guided tour
Through production, the still room and the botanicals.
Cellar visit
Casks, wood, silence: where the spirits rest.
Tasting
A tasting of 5–7 products, explained sip by sip.
Board of typical Etna produce
Local specialities, paired with the tasting.
Guest perk
An exclusive discount on purchases at the end of your visit.
10% off purchases made at the distillery at the end of your visit.
We don’t simply distil liqueurs.
We capture the soul of Sicily in every drop.
Bring the Experience to your venue.
Do you run a bar, restaurant or cocktail bar? Become an official Russo Siciliano tour venue and offer your customers a sensory ritual they will never forget.
Apply with your venueOfficial Russo Siciliano kit
Bottles, staging materials and tools to recreate the ritual just as it is performed at the distillery.
Training for your staff
Training in serving technique and product storytelling, straight from the Russo team.
Visibility on our channels
Your venue featured as an official Experience venue on the Russo website, social media and materials.
Dedicated customers
A steady flow of Experience participants who book and choose your venue as a stop on the tour.
Before You Visit
Booking Required
Booking is required for all packages. You can book by filling in the form below, by email at [email protected] or by calling +39 347 611 9031. Confirmation within 24 working hours.
Opening Times
Shop — Mon–Sat: 9:00–13:00 · 16:00–19:00
Office — Mon–Fri: 8:30–13:00 · 14:00–17:30
Sunday: closed · Public holidays: by appointment
Getting Here
Via Duccio Galimberti 68, Santa Venerina (CT). Free parking at the distillery. 20 minutes from Catania Fontanarossa airport and 30 minutes from the centre of Taormina.
Children and Pets
Under-18s are welcome on the tour but may not take part in alcoholic tastings. We offer juices and soft drinks. Small dogs are welcome in the garden and outdoor areas.
Guest Stories
"An unforgettable experience! The distillery tour was fascinating and the tasting superb. I recommend the Premium Tour."
Sommelier
"We held a corporate team-building day here. A wonderful location, exceptional products and a highly knowledgeable team."
HR Manager
Book Your Experience
Choose your package, date and number of guests: we’ll take care of the rest. You will receive confirmation within 24 hours and, on the day of your visit, everything will be ready to welcome you. For special requests or corporate events, please contact us directly.
Phone
+39 347 611 9031The welcome
The bottle is presented and its origins are told. The setting — light, sound, temperature — prepares the senses for what is to come.
Observation
Colour, texture, brilliance in the glass: the amber of Zagaro, the green of Seme Divino, the deep red of Profondo Russo. The eyes anticipate the palate.
The aroma
The first breath captures the volatile notes — flowers, citrus, fresh herbs. The second, deeper, reveals botanicals, spices, the memory of the cask.
The tasting
A small first sip, held for three seconds: the palate maps sweet, bitter, sour. The second tells the whole story: attack, development, long finish.
The memory
Reflection brings the experience to a close: guests describe what they perceived and share their emotions. Every tasting becomes a lasting memory.
“Don’t come to visit a factory. Come to experience a place where time smells of citrus and tastes of copper.”
Russo Siciliano — Since 1870
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