Maria is a delightful host. She made us feel most welcome from the moment we met her. Etna 1703 has a wonderfully historical feel as the living and dining area is in the old wine press area which is prepared for guests every year after the harvest and wine making has finished. Maria explained how the wine press worked and the whole wine making process that they still do in the traditional way. The breakfasts that she prepares are extraordinary. This place is a perfect spot from which to visit Etna or towns on the coast. It is only a short drive to several towns where there is a wide variety of restaurants. Highly recommended.