Question 1

By Air

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There are two main airports in Sicily, one in Palermo and one in Catania. Catania International Airport (CTA) is the largest airport on the island, with regular domestic flights to most parts of Italy and international flights to European cities. Palermo Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) is also a major airport close to wine tastings and tours in Sicily and the whole region to Italy and Europe.

To get to wine tastings and tours in the southern part of Sicily, you can land at Comiso Airport (CIY) that is served by Ryanair.

Question 2

By Car

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If you want to get to wine tastings and tours in Sicily by car, there are ferries that run between Messina in Sicily and Villa San Giovanni in Calabria, on the Italian peninsula. All ferry boats on the Strait of Messina give you the possibility to board your car.

Question 3

By Train

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Sicily is connected with the main Italian train network through ferry boats that run in between Messina and Villa San Giovanni. Usually, it takes around 8 hours from Naples and 10 hours from Rome to reach Villa San Giovanni train station. For more information check the website of Trenitalia.

You can reach wine tastings and tours in Sicily by train thanks to the local train network, so you don’t have to worry about driving around Sicily.

Question 4

By Boat

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Since Sicily is an island and easy way to get to wine tastings and tours in Sicily is to travel by ferry. Cruise-ferries connect Palermo with Civitavecchia, Naples, Genoa, Livorno, Sardinia and other destinations in the Mediterranean Sea. There are also smaller ferry boats between Milazzo, the Aeolian Islands and Naples, and between Trapani and Tunis.

Reach your favourite wine tastings and tours in Sicily through a journey on the Mediterranean Sea.

Question 5

What to expect from wine tastings and tours in Sicily?

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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. Wine tastings and tours in Sicily will let you fully experience the beauty of the region, as well as their local cuisine. All wineries in Sicily will offer you freshly baked and cooked specialities to pair with your wines. During wine tastings and tours in Sicily you will often get to taste the famous Marsala too.

Find unique wine tastings and tours experiences at Quattrocieli, where you can make your own blend, have a pic-nic in the vineyard and take part in a wine masterclass.

Question 6

What to taste in Sicily?

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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, liquorice, 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. Marsala is a nearly dry fortified wine that comes in three different colours depending on the levels of sugar: yellow, amber and ruby red. The predominant aroma in Marsala is brown sugar, followed by tobacco, vanilla and free fruit.

Question 7

The best season to experience wine tastings and tours in Sicily

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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.

Question 8

What to do in Sicily?

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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.

If you want to relax from wine tastings and tours in Sicily, check out the numerous beaches on the island. Spend wonderful time at San Vito Lo Capo, a summer paradise complemented with beautiful palm trees, soft sand, and crystal blue water. And of course, think about having a trip to one of the numerous Sicilian islands such as Pantelleria of Lipari and the Aeolian Island.

Question 9

Language tips to experience wine tastings and tours in Sicily

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Here are some useful language tips that might help you during your visit to wine tastings and tours in Sicily:

Wine = Vino
Winery = Cantina
Vineyard = Vigneto
Vine = Vigna
Red Wine = Vino Rosso
White Wine = Vino Bianco
Prosecco is always Prosecco!
Wine Route = Strada del Vino
Wine Tasting = Degustazioni di Vino
Cheers! = Cin Cin! or Salute!

Question 10

Which are the best experiences for wine tastings and tours in Sicily?

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These are the best experiences wine tastings and tours in Sicily:

Question 11

Which places provide the best wine tastings and tours in Sicily for kids and families?

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These places provide the best wine tastings and tours in Sicily for kids and families:

Question 12

Which places provide the top wine tastings and tours in Sicily for couples?

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These places provide the top wine tasting and tours in Sicily for couples:

Question 13

Which places provide the best wine tastings and tours in Sicily for groups?

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These places provide the best wine tastings and tours if you visit Sicily for groups:

Question 14

Which places provide the best wine tastings and tours in Sicily for travellers on a budget?

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These places provide the best wine tastings and tours and in Sicily for travellers on a budget:

Question 15

Which places in Sicily provide the top wine tasting and tours if I like organic wines?

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The places provide the top wine tastings and tours if you visit Sicily and like organic wines:

Question 16

What do you normally do during wine tastings and tours in Sicily?

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During a visit at a winery in Sicily for a wine tasting and tour experience you can expect to both taste wines and experience the landscape of Sicily. Different wineries in Sicily offer different types of setups for the tasting and tours but most experiences take at least 1 hour. For each wine tasting and tour experience for Sicily presented on our website, you will see a bullet point list of what you can expect to experience.

Question 17

Which places provide the best private wine tastings and tours in Sicily?

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These places provide the best private wine tastings and tours in Sicily:

Question 18

Are there any exclusive and premium wine tastings and tours in Sicily?

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These are the places we recommend for exclusive and premium wine tastings and tours in Sicily:

Question 19

Are there any wine tastings and tours close to Palermo, Catania or Siracusa?

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Use our interactive Sicily map to browse wine tastings and tours close to Palermo, Catania and Siracusa.

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