Wine Tasting Tours in Sicily

The best season to experience wine tastings and tours in Sicily

The best time to go for wine tastings and tours in Sicily is from May to June or September to October. During these late spring and early fall months, the streets, beaches, and attractions won’t be as packed as they will be during the summer months. In these months, you will get to experience wine tastings and tours in Sicily with the perfect climatic conditions and without finding too many people. 

What to do in Sicily?

In between experiencing wine tasting and tours in Sicily, you must visit the Baroque cities of Noto, Caltagirone and Modica. Don't miss a trip to the beautiful city of Catania and to Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano. Of course, Palermo, capital city of Sicily, is a must-see. Once you're there, meet the local at the Mercato della Vucciria and visit the stunning Palazzo dei Normanni. 

What to taste in Sicily?

At wine tastings and tours in Sicily you will be for sure served Nero d'Avola and here's what to expect from it. Nero d'Avola is a full-bodied, fruit-driven red wine, with moderately high acidity and medium-high levels of alcohol. The primary aromas of Nero d'Avola are those of black cherry and black fruits in general, citrus, dried plums, licorice, mint, and Chile pepper.
Another popular wine to try during wine tastings and tours in Sicily is Marsala, a fortified wine that is used a lot to cook but can also be tasted like any other wine.

What to expect from wine tastings and tours in Sicily?

Wine tastings and tours in Sicily usually start with a guided tour to the cellar room, the storage room, the ageing room and sometimes to the bottling plant.
Members of the winemaking families and expert guides will tell you about the ecological, sustainable, and traditional winemaking techniques.