Grand Wine Tour from Catania or Taormina

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About this activity

We design a tailor-made tour of three different wineries at the foot of the Etna Volcano, listening to your tastes and preferences. We put at your disposal a private driver in a luxury car and we choose with you the best accommodations in the area: the starred restaurants and the most fascinating wine resorts surrounded by vineyards.

We listen to your wishes and make them come true: from visits to the most famous cellars, to personalized tastings, with the possibility of tasting the most iconic labels of each producer.

At your request we will choose one of the three cellars for a local lunch, characterized by typical Sicilian appetizers, a main meal chosen between a first or second course followed by a typical dessert and coffee.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–3
Guide: English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by: Transfer&Excursion Service di Danilo Cassaro

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Cost of lunch and winetasting

Itinerary

Benanti Winery

1 h 30 min

From your requested pick up we will travel to reach one of the most renowned wineries of Etna.

The staff of the Cantina Benanti will accompany you through history, climbing the side of Monte Serra, an ancient eruptive cone planted with vineyards, and touching its centenary vines of Nerello Mascelese and Nerello Cappuccio, and then understanding, in the old and majestic Palmento, the customs, traditions and winemaking techniques of our ancestors. Continue the experience by visiting the historic cellar which houses our collection of oil paintings on canvas - and the Bottaia, the place where our red wines are refined, and then immerse yourself in an in-depth tasting of our labels, accompanied by a selection of flavors of our land.
Azienda Vinicola Barone di Villagrande e Cantine

2 hours

After the first winery Benanti we will driving on south east side of Etna Volcano to reach the second winery.

The Barone di Villagrande winery allows enthusiasts and the curious to visit its vineyards and the historic cellars of Etna. With a local professional from the company you can start a journey to visit the wonderful vineyard enjoying an enchanting view of the Ionian Sea, follow guided tastings and taste the dishes of Etna cuisine paired with our wines. Furthermore, in our restaurant you can taste the flavors of the area. The menu is exquisitely seasonal, followed in detail by our starred chef Accursio Craparo and curated by the hands and energy of our chef Vittorio Caruso. We take the ingredients from our organic garden: vegetables and aromatic herbs. The oil is our extra virgin olive oil from Nocellara dell'Etna. Meats and cheeses come from Etna farms. Chestnut honey is made by bees in our woods.
Gambino Winery

1 h 30 min

After the Barone di Villagrande winery we will travel (Almost 30 minutes) on the north-east side on a panoramic road called "Mare-Neve" (Sea-Snow), precisely because on the right we can see the sea and on the right we can admire Etna covered in snow (During the winter season).

On the eastern slope of the Etna volcano, among the woods of the National Park and facing the Taormina coast, the Gambino vineyards are a pleasure for the senses and the heart. A pleasure for the sight, as they represent one of the best examples of high altitude Etna vineyards: in an exclusive natural environment, 800 meters above sea level, the vineyards are located on sunny and ventilated terraces, with breathtaking views.

You will start with a wine tasting paired with typical Sicilian products followed by a guided tour of the winery.