Mt. Etna wineries tour

Wine tasting tour in Taormina

Tour Price : 850 EURO Duration : 8 HRS Languages: Italian, English

On Mt. Etna wine has been cultivated since ancient times, the wines produced today on the slopes of Mt.Etna are of an excellent quality, infarct the got the first qualify for the DOC designation in 1968, wines are made mainly from Caricante, Catarratto and Nerello Mascalese, a deep collared black grape with spicy notes mostly grown in eastern Sicily, The volcanic soil and the typical mountain climate create a unique condition allowing the production of wines with moderate alcoholic content but rich in fixed acidity and extracts.

The changes of temperature between night and day allow a phenol and aromatic ripening that is essential for the colour and taste of the red grapes and for the aroma of the white wines, also the volcanic ground is rich in potassium( with a concentration that is twice as much as that of other grounds) which supplies an equilibrated sugar content of the grapes and a proper relation between acids and alcohol.

This is the place to discover the pleasure of the Etna wines, you will visit few of the most important vineyards on the Mt.Etna, visit of the cellars and do wine tasting, during the wine tasting typical local foodstuffs are offered, Cost: Depends on the service requested, please ask for a quote.

Time duration : 7 - 8 hours Driving time : from Catania about 40 minutes, from Messina or Taormina about 1 and ½ hours. Departure time: on demand Meeting place for or cruisers or travellers, port of call pier , or selected hotel , the guide will hold a sign with client’s name

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