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Sicily
wine tour
Roads
of wines and tastes.
9 days / 8 nights visiting 7 Sicilian top wineries
One
day tours around Taormina, Catania, Messina
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Carricante
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wineries tour
------Vines
have been cultivated on Mt Etna since ancient times,
maybe from the beginning of the
Bronze age, that is 4 or 5 millennium ago.
The Greeks introduced new systems of cultivation
and elevated wine to
a deeply-rooted cultural phenomenon. Theocritus wrote about the vineyards
on
the slopes of Mt. Etna in the 3rd century BC.
Despite the difficulties due
to the volcano eruptions and the presence of fine sands in the soils that damage
the vines, the wines produced today
on the slopes of Mt Etna are of an excellent
quality
and were the first to qualify for the DOC designation
in 1968.
They include rosados (rosé’s), dry white
and dry red wines and
are made mainly from Caricante, Catarratto and Nerello Mascalese,
a deep colored
black grape with spicy notes
mostly grown in eastern Sicily. | | | Tripadvisor
testimonial Sicily
Travelnet organised
an excellent wine tasting tour for my wife and I during
a recent visit to Sicily. We visited three very interesting wineries on the slopes
of Mt Etna where we were hospitably received and entertained. We tasted
the
full range of wines grown on the mountain's volcanic slopes, finding the lovely
bouquets and crisp acidity of whites made from local grapes Caricante and Catarrato
particularly appealing. Three is the right number of vineyards to visit in a single
day and Sicily Travelnet's selection of wineries was perfect - as was their organisation,
courtesy and punctuality.. We also learned much local lore and history from our
fluent English-speaking driver, Giacomo, during the day John
Borrell
Wine Express
LTD
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We
drive first to Santa Venerina. The historic estate of Murgo, situated in
a privileged position southeast of Mount Etna, has been making wines traditional
to this territory since 1850. The volcanic soil give the wines a particular mineral
taste typical of Mount Etna, as well as unusual finesse, aromatic complexity,
and strong personality. The Murgo sparkler is made from the
native Nerello Mascalese grape in the methode champenoise (the traditional
method by which Champagne is made). Visit of the cellars and wine tasting.
Then, we proceed to Milo for a visit to the Barone di Villagrande Winery
that has belonged to the Nicolosi family since ancient times. In 1727 a decree
issued by Emperor Charles VI confered privileges and the title of Barons of Villagrande
to the Nicolosi family also in recognition of their skill in the production of
the famous wines. The farm lies in the heart of the d.o.c. Etna
and Etna Bianco Superiore appellation zone. The volcanic soil and
the typical mountain climate create a unique condition allowing the production
of wines with moderate alcoholic content but rich in fixed acidity and extracts.
Visit of the cellars and wine tasting.
Our last stop is Azienda Agricola
Gambino, a beautiful example of the high-altitude Etna vineyards, planted
with native vines. The changes of temperature between night and
day allow a phenol and aromatic ripening that is essential for the colour and
taste of the red grapes and for the aroma of the white wines. Furthermore, the
volcanic ground is rich in potassium (with a concentration that is twice as much
as that of other grounds), which supplies an equilibrated sugar content of the
grapes and a proper relation between acids and alcohol. This is THE place to discover
the pleasure of the Etna wines and the extraordinary character of the volcano,
with its breathtaking views of the central crater, of the Nebrodi Park and the
gulf of Taormina. During wine-tasting, typical local foodstuffs are offered.
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Etna
wines produced by
Gambino winery
Etna
Bianco Superiore
Villagrande winery It’s great if you know how to help an alcoholic, but if your friends and family are either non-drinkers or responsible drinkers, there wouldn’t much of a need for that kind of knowhow.
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Tour type: private wine tour from
a a
Taormina/ Catania/ Messina hotel or a shore trip from Messina/ Giardini Naxos/
Catania ports of call.
Chauffer- driven. On demand we can provide English
speaking driver/ guide and/or licensed tour guide
Time
duration: 7 hours Departure
time: on demand Meeting
place for cruisers: Port of call pier. The guide/ driver will hold a sign with
clients' name.
Meeting place for travellers: your selected hotel in
Taormina/Catania/ Messina Tour
cost: depends on the services requested (driver,
English speaking driver, licensed tour guide, driver/guide). Please ask for a
quote: info@sicilytravel.net
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