Things to do in Sicily, Italy: The Best Wineries & Vineyards

On the eastern side of the Etna volcano, in the woods of the National Park and facing the sea of Taormina, the Gambino vineyards are a pleasure for your senses and for your heart. A Pleasure for your sight, because they represent one of the best models of Etna vineyards of high altitude: in an exclusive natural environment, at 800 meters above sea level, the vineyards lay on sunny and airy terracing that have a breathtaking panorama. A pleasure for your sense of smell, for the unmistakable perfumes of the volcano vegetation. A pleasure for your heart, because the vineyards and wine are great passion that, for over twenty years, involves and guides the Raciti Gambino family.

Benanti. The high profile of Etna. We welcome our guests to our nineteenth-century estate, at the foot of Monte Serra in Viagrande. Our mission is to offer our guests an opportunity to become ambassadors of Etna wines, creating memorable experiences that communicate our territory and its centuries-old traditions via our wines. To do this, we accompany our guests around the estate, up the slope of Mt. Serra — an ancient volcanic cone sewn with vines — to see and touch our centenary vines of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. From the vineyard, we visit our old and majestic Palmento to learn about local customs and the winemaking techniques of our ancestors. Your experience continues in the historical former cellar, which has been transformed into a painting collection room for our selection of oil-on-canvas portraits. The wine & culture experience culminates in one of three guided wine tasting & food pairing programs: *"Get to know Etna" *"Contrade Selection" *"Library Vintages"

The Quignones Farm & Cellar extends on the southern side of the hill of Sant'Oliva, facing the Mediterranean Sea and occupies approximately 100 hectares of land, surrounding Licata (AG). Strategic location, the extensive vegetation, the extraordinary view on the coast of Licata that can be seen from the hill, make a pleasant tasting and a tour of the winery. Lunch and wine tasting.

The firm is glad to receive groups of tourists for visits of the productive structure and for the tasting of wines and typical products. The tour is an excellent opportunity to see how the local companies produce and market their products. The visits can be carried out in English, German and French. It is compulsory to contact the firm for reservations.

Olive Oil Experience ... Reception in our old country house of '68 with exposure of old things and equipments. Visit olive grove and harvesting technique Guided olive oil tasting Visit Frantoio. Visit to the ruins of Montevago and old center promenade. Breakfast, lunch, and Typical products tastings ... ricotta, Pane cunzatu, olives, cheese, etc...

Imagination, knowledge and deep roots. The Donnafugata wines are a passionate interpretation of Sicily and its sensorial universe. Donnafugata was created in Sicily by an enterprising family with 160 years’ experience in premium wines. The adventure began in the Rallo family’s historic cellars in Marsala in 1983 and at its Contessa Entellina vineyards in the heart of western Sicily. In 1989 Donnafugata arrived on the island of Pantelleria, starting to produce naturally sweet wines.

30 km from Trapani, looking out towards the sea of Marsala, the Florio Wine Cellars fascinate visitors from all over the world with the beauty and tranquillity that reigns between their ancient naves, where Florio’s wines mature in silence. Built in volcanic tuff stone by Vincenzo Florio in 1833, the Florio Cellars invites the visitor to explore its extraordinary atmosphere, here history, architecture, modernity and design blend to offer a journey in an exclusive and astonishing world that thrills even the most expert wine-tourist. A new way of conceiving the wine cellars’ functions also means that this is no longer only the birthplace of unique wines like Florio’s Marsalas, Passitos and Liqueurs, but also welcomes visitors to conferences, exhibitions and tasting events. The magnificent barrel chambers, the two innovative Experiential Tasting Rooms, the spectacular Terrazza Florio and the elegant Wine Shop are all waiting for you, to offer you an unforgettably experience...