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Private Helicopter and Wine Experience on Mount Etna – One Percent Sicily

Ash & Wine

Where Fire Turns into Flavor

The Pinnacle of Mount Etna Luxury Experience

Enter the volcanic heart of Mount Etna, at Santa Maria La Nave. Ash & Wine is a private helicopter wine experience on Mount Etna, designed for guests who seek discretion, elevation, and precision.

A seamless blend of aerial views, private vineyard immersion, hands-on culinary rituals, and rare volcanic wine tastings — a celebration of Sicily’s raw elegance, suspended between fire and silence.

Guests enjoying sunset wine overlooking Mount Etna vineyards
Volcanic eruption on Mount Etna above Casa Decima vineyard in Sicily

Casa Decima

The Ultimate Etna Luxury Experience

Where Tradition Meets Elegance on the Slopes of Etna

Indulge in an unparalleled journey curated for the discerning elite. Santa Maria La Nave invites you to an exclusive vineyard experience nestled in the heart of Mount Etna, where ancient traditions meet modern luxury.

Each private helicopter and wine experience on Etna is tailored around seasonality, access, and atmosphere.

Vip Helicopter Transfer

Depart from Taormina by private helicopter, crossing Sicily’s volcanic landscape from a vantage point reserved for the few.  Witness the shimmering coastline and majestic Etna from a perspective reserved for the privileged few.

Passenger flying over Sicilian coastline by private helicopter

Private Vineyard Tour at Casa Decima

Arrive in style at Casa Decima, one of Europe’s highest vineyards. Explore ancient vines, some pre-phylloxera, with our expert guide who will immerse you in the stories of Etna’s unique terroir.

Sunlit vineyard rows at Casa Decima

Bespoke Cooking Class

Under the guidance of our family chef, Lucia, handpick fresh ingredients from our organic garden. Discover authentic Sicilian recipes in an intimate cooking session, crafting dishes that reflect the essence of Etna.

Handmade pasta preparation during private Sicilian cooking class

Exclusive Wine Tasting

Discover our limited-production Cru and Super Cru wines, each bottle numbered and crafted with passion. Complemented by a tasting of our EVO olive oil and ancient grain Sicilian vodka, your palate will embark on its own journey.

Limited edition Etna wine bottle during private tasting

Gourmet Sunset Dining

Conclude your day with a private, sunset dinner overlooking the Valle dell’Alcantara and Mount Etna. A bespoke four-course menu, perfectly paired with our finest wines, awaits to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Elegant private sunset dinner setup with wine glasses

Vip Helicopter Transfer

Depart from Taormina by private helicopter, crossing Sicily’s volcanic landscape from a vantage point reserved for the few.  Witness the shimmering coastline and majestic Etna from a perspective reserved for the privileged few.

Passenger flying over Sicilian coastline by private helicopter
Sunlit vineyard rows at Casa Decima

Private Vineyard Tour at Casa Decima

Arrive in style at Casa Decima, one of Europe’s highest vineyards. Explore ancient vines, some pre-phylloxera, with our expert guide who will immerse you in the stories of Etna’s unique terroir.

Bespoke Cooking Class

Under the guidance of our family chef, Lucia, handpick fresh ingredients from our organic garden. Discover authentic Sicilian recipes in an intimate cooking session, crafting dishes that reflect the essence of Etna.

Handmade pasta preparation during private Sicilian cooking class
Limited edition Etna wine bottle during private tasting

Exclusive Wine Tasting

Discover our limited-production Cru and Super Cru wines, each bottle numbered and crafted with passion. Complemented by a tasting of our EVO olive oil and ancient grain Sicilian vodka, your palate will embark on its own journey.

Gourmet Sunset Dining

Conclude your day with a private, sunset dinner overlooking the Valle dell’Alcantara and Mount Etna. A bespoke four-course menu, perfectly paired with our finest wines, awaits to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Elegant private sunset dinner setup with wine glasses

A private journey where luxury is not displayed, but lived on Mount Etna