The Eolie survive on trade and agriculture, which is helped by the sweetness of the climate, in spite of the chronic lack of water. In this context the grapevine was the best choice, because the volcanic origin of the land is the best condition for it to flourish.
Agriculture is still the prevalent activity.
On the island there are the Aeolian's best vineyards of malvasia and others like Cataratto, inzolia, nero d'Avola, nerello mascalese, perricone, nocera, nerello cappuccio and local grapes.