Acitana is rare a black grape variety used a lot in blends in Sicilly, Italy Acitana is mainly grown in Messina and Catania in north-east of Sicilly, Italy, where it is mainly used in blends with Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Capuccio and other local varieties.

It is common for grape varieties in the North East of Catania in Sicilly with names begin with 'Aci', such as Aci Bonaccorsi, Aci Catena, Aci Platani, Aci San Filippo etc.