- Via Galileo Galilei - You will get an experience of an urban vinery on the slopes of Mount Etna!
Wine Tasting Journey
The experience will start with a tasting of four different Etna Wines (sparkling, rose, white and red) served with a platter of Sicilian street food.
Self- Tour
After the tasting have the possibility to self tour the urban vineyards and the 1790 historical winery.
Vineyard Walk
Walk across urban vineyards nestled between Catania and Etna. Its a unique urban trekking with rare dry-stone made buildings and walls from the 19th century, and an oak wood representing what it once was the large forest just above Catania, now all reclaimed by the expanding city. If you come with children I will give them their own treasure map . Bring comfortable closed- toes shoes, tennis are perfect!
Palmento Visit
Back from the field, you will discover our 18th century Palmento (traditional Sicilian winery), that is among the largest and best preserved in the area, still equipped with its large chestnut wood barrels and the grape pressing machine dating 1790. A rare jewel to be seen!
Finish your day relaxing in our courtyard or the garden looking at the Etna
- Complementary water
- All fees and/or taxes
- Access to the historical Palmento
- Wine tasting experience
- Access to the vineyard trail
It is a unique wine tourism experience, located in a natural spot on Etna surrounded by the expanding city, where we have decided to revive the historical family etna viticulture, a countertrend decision in an area of growing constructions and facilities.
We are motivated by the love for a 8 generations’ family property, and the desire to show that a different use of land is possible and feasible even within city’s suburbs, that still retain the character of a typical Etna lava field.
You will visit the vineyards at your own pace through the self guided vineyard trail. Take time to enjoy your walk, stop at viewpoints and learn at the information boards. Immerse in the austere atmosphere of our Palmento (historical winery) from 1790 and still largely in its original shape.
And finally, explore our cousine! Our resident chef Leonardo is looking forward to delight you with a street food platter
- For wine tasting Minimum age is 18 years
- Soft drinks for those under 18 years old
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
