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Wine & gastronomy tours
Discover the principle vineyards of Sicily with our Wine & gastronomy tours.Europe's largest and most respected wineries located in western Sicily, and specifically in province of Trapani providing largest amount of wine supply in Europe! Whit such famous brands like Alcamo Doc, Marsala and Zibibbo.
Wine is an ancient drink, was first made in Neolithic times (10,000-6,000 years ago) in the Mediterranean basin and then spread to all the temperate regions of the world. The oldest known wine container dates back to around 7,000 years ago Dionysus, the youngest immortal son of Zeus and god of wine Dionysus planted grapevines and got drunk on the “humor that flows from it". As for the wine-making, there is evidence that they used a technique similar to that in use until very recently.
The harvest was a festive activity, transforming the human condition and bringing mortals into contact with the divine.
Marsala - wine capital of Sicily
This gourmet tour, and you have some wonderful things awaiting! While its history of Marsala dates back to ancient times, there are even some Ancient Punic remains including a warship at the archaeological Park of Lilybaeum right outside of the town, Walking in Marsala much through the city’s architecture you might pass through without stopping if you didn’t know what wine treasures lie hidden beneath.Your first visit is to one of our favorite wineries in Italy both for the wines and the people. You´ll enjoy a private tour of the “Baglio” and “Barricaia” and then taste a range of dry red and white wines, finishing with their spectacularBen Ryé Passito di Pantelleria..
You´ll arrive to the wine estate around noon and enjoy a private tour followed by a special pairing of wines and rustic homemade dishes, a light lunch at the cellar, in their large hall with the photogenic barrels, this is a five-course extravaganza! All of the ingredients used olives, garlic, eggplant, peppers, basil, oregano, fennel, sun dried tomatoes, Pecorino cheese, and of course the wines are all grown on the local estate. Following lunch in the beautiful ceramic tiled dining room, enjoy a walk in the vineyards, to aid the digestion and get some fresh air.
After that you will visit the atmospheric wine museum of Florio. This is one of the prettiest wineries in Italy
On the way back you will pass by the unusual and impressive sea salt mounds and stop for a visit at the Saline Trapani, a producer and vendor of super high quality sea salt. Very interesting visit and great idea for gifts! In the evening, you will be dropped off in you to unwind in you Villa Sicily for you convenience Palermo in the late afternoon. The evening is free with our suggestions for wine bars, dining and entertainment.
Just let us know and we will organize best Sicilian wine ore food to be delivered to your Villa in Sicily. You can choose from prime selection of Sicilian wines and local restaurants.
For detailed information and booking please get in touch with your personal coordinator.
