CT Trip Overview
Etna Urban winery is a unique wine tourism experience. It is 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 culinary journey across the four slopes of Etna, 4 wines paired with 4 gourmet bites.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: CT, Italy
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
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Etna Urban winery is a unique wine tourism experience. It is 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 culinary journey across the four slopes of Etna, 4 wines paired with 4 gourmet bites.
Etna Urban Winery
You will get a full experience of an urban vinery on the slopes of Mount Etna!
Vineyard Walk
The tour will start with a walk across urban vineyards nestled between Catania and Etna at your own pace. Its a unique urban trekking next to rare dry-stone made buildings, an oak wood and an olive grove among others. 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! Here you will also hear of some family stories that we found reading our ancestor’s diaries.
Wine Tasting Journey
The tour will finish with a tasting experience on contemporary Etna culinary landscape. You will taste wines from 4 different wineries around the vulcano, each paired with a gourmet bite prepared by our resident chef Leonardo, to finish your day relaxing in our courtyard or the garden looking at Etna
Stop At:
• Mount Etna, 95030 Catania, Sicily Italy
Sample Menu
• “Primosale” cheese spheres – “Primosale” cheese spheres, roasted pepper gravy and etna honey, paired with Etna sparkling wine
• Smoked sardine in “beccafico” 2.0 – Smoked sardine in “beccafico” 2.0 with pecorin cheese foam paired with Etna white wine
• Non-ordinary “Pasta alla Norma” – Non-ordinary “Pasta alla Norma” with 5 tomatoes sauce and roasted eggplant skin, paired with Etna Rosè Wine
• Free-range chicken rools – Free-range chicken rools, Etna cherries and smashed potatoes paired with Etna Red wine
