Wilson Daniels is assuming national representation of the full range from Benanti, which includes seven reds, four whites, one rosé, and two traditional method sparkling wines.
“With roots in Sicily dating back to 1734, the Benanti family has been instrumental in the evolution of Etna’s viticulture, elevating the region to one that is now recognized for its world-class winemaking,” says Rocco Lombardo, president of Wilson Daniels. “The innovative approach of Giuseppe Benanti—who has grown indigenous vines on multiple slopes of the volcano since founding the winery in 1988—is continued today by his sons Antonio and Salvino. We’ve enjoyed a very successful working relationship with the family since they joined our Wholesale portfolio in 2020. As we enter a new year, we look forward to our continued collaboration and to sharing Benanti’s unique native varietal wines on a national scale.”
The Benanti family produces wines using only native Etna grapes – Carricante, Nerello Mascalese, and Nerello Cappuccio – and using only indigenous yeasts. With vineyards positioned on four different slopes of the Etna volcano – North, East, South-East, and South-West – the climatic influence and volcanic soils from each slope combine to create territorial wines of great elegance, character, and longevity. After 25 years at the forefront of the winery, Giuseppe passed the torch to his twin sons Antonio and Salvino Benanti in 2012.