Community

People, territories, and facilities form a “Mosaic of identities”: a seemingly simple expression that reflects the ever-growing and multifaceted identity of our cooperative group, enriched year after year by new pieces.

1968

Belice
Earthquake

Earthquake in the Belice Valley completely destroys the towns of Gibellina, Santa Ninfa, Montevago, Salaparuta, and Poggioreale.

1988

United
Winemakers

A group of winemakers initiates an informal path of mutual support in vineyard management.

1998

Ermes
Foundation

Cantine Ermes Società Cooperativa Agricola is founded, with its first facility in Santa Ninfa (TP).

2008

New
Strategies

Cantine Ermes begins the production of bottles alongside bulk wine, establishes Tenute Orestiadi, and embarks on its journey in Veneto with the establishment of a production winery in Mansuè.

2010

Sicily
Expansion

New facilities in Sicily become part of Cantine Ermes.

2018

Strategic
Partnership

Begins collaborations with the Cooperativa Sociale della Riforma Fondiaria in Mesagne (EN) and the agricultural company La Gelsomina for the production of Etna DOC wines.

2020

Abbruzzo
Expansion

Cantine Ermes expands with a facility in Guagnano (LE) and a cooperage in Manduria.

2022

Espansione
in Abruzzo

With the launch of our facility in Atessa (CH), our journey in Abruzzo begins.

2023

A new
headquarter in Emilia

The San Prospero location in Modena, in the province of Bologna, is added.

2024

A new
headquarter in Oltrepò

The Canneto facility, located in Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardy, becomes part of the group.

A dynamic and motivated team defines Cantine Ermes. Professionals from various fields who believe in a shared vision and work together every day in synergy.

Territories

A single company operating across multiple territories.

From Sicily to Oltrepò Pavese, from Emilia Romagna to Puglia, through Abruzzo and up to Veneto, each region brings with it tradition, passion, and uniqueness.
Here, wines are born that embody the soul of their land, enhancing culture and authenticity in every sip.

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6 Italian Regions

2,708 Winegrowers

14,394 Hectares of Vineyards

14 Production Facilities

Il team

Rosario Di Maria

President

Paolo Di Maria

General Director

Giuseppe Clementi

Technical Director

Salvatore Li Petri

Business Development Manager

Pietro Parisi

Commercial Director

Angelo Morando

Export Director Oenologist

Alessandro Parisi

Marketing & Communication Manager

Francesco Drago

Sicily Members Manager

Ignazio Cusumano

Puglia Members Manager

Gaspare Varvaro

Head of Integrated Management System for Quality, Environment & Sustainability

Gianfranco Pizzo

Veneto Facilities Manager