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Sicily
has long been considered the ideal place to grow grapes. The presence
of wine here dates back to the 2nd millenium BC.
Today,
thanks to its still ideal climate and the innovations of new enology,
Sicily is the home of extraordinary wines - the traditional strong
wines as well as the new, modern, fresh and fruity wines. Both truly express
the extremely varied Sicilian landscape.
For
white wine the most diffused indigenous grape varieties are "Cataratto",
"Grecanico", "Grillo" and "Inzolia" along with international grape
varieties such as "Chardonnay", "Sauvignon Blanc" and even "Muller
Thurgau".
Among
red wine indigenous grape varieties, there are the "Nero d'Avola", "Calabrese",
"Perricone", "Frappato". You can also find the very famous international
grapes such as "Cabernet Sauvignon", "Merlot", "Syrah" and "Pinot Noir".
Of
course, the human touch plays a prevalent part in the rising success
of Sicilian wines. We have hand-picked each wine producer you will
meet. Not only have they impressed us for their long family tradition
of producing fine wines, but also with the incredible passion they
put in every single bottle of wine they make.
Your
wine tour will be a very small, special group (up to 8 people).
Our wish is to give you the occasion to see Sicily, and the wineries,
as you would through the invitation of a close friend.
We
want to share the best and most intimate parts of our culture, so you
will experience the true feeling of Sicily and its world of wine.
You will meet the people who make the wine, in the land on which it is
made.
For
those unfamiliar with Sicily, it would be a mistake not to at least set
the stage for your experience. Sicily
is a cradle of history, and a crossroad of cultures. Throughout history,
centuries of foreigners have left their imprint on Sicily - in art, in
cuisine, in language and customs.
The result is an eclectic and unusual blend of cultures which coexist,
and a place far different than its Italian homeland. This is why we will
also find the time to visit some of the most important sites in the surroundings.
Our wine and food tours feature:
- Between Hills and Sea seven days tour of Sicilian wineries
- Grape
harvest 2002
a unique chance to experience the rites of Sicilian harvest