The Scammacca del Murgo family, owner of the nineteenth-century building, has lived in Catania for several centuries and its long history is characterized by the notable contribution of its members to the Church, Sicily and Italy.

Excellent wine, olive oil, oranges and other traditional crops are produced on farms in Sicily and Lazio. In the San Michele estate, on the slopes of the Etna volcano, a farmhouse has been created among the vineyards and a small typical country restaurant frequented by tourists from all over the world.