The territorial challenge of the wine-growing system in Castiglione di Sicilia (Etna)

Abstract

For the past few decades, the slopes of Mount Etna have been characterised by a new interest in wineries. This research, largely carried out in the field, will focus on the northern slope of the volcano, whose municipalities have been plagued by an inexorable demographic decline for decades. The emblematic case of Castiglione di Sicilia will be developed to understand the extent of the phenomenon, recent and potential future directions in terms of territorial development, based on the policies implemented.