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The slopes of Mount Etna-an Eastern Sicily Wine Journey.
APRIL 11 TO 17, 2027
Eastern Sicily is one of Europe’s most exciting destinations, especially for wine lovers! Anchored by the vibrant city of Catania and the dramatic slopes of Mount Etna, this remarkable region produces some of Italy’s most distinctive wines. Ancient grape varieties thrive in Etna’s volcanic soils, creating elegant, terroir-driven wines that have earned international acclaim.
A Volcanic Landscape of Vines
Rising above the eastern coast of Sicily, Mount Etna shapes one of the most captivating wine regions in the world. Its volcanic slopes stretch from the Ionian Sea inland through a patchwork of vineyards, orchards, and historic villages. Each area around the volcano possesses its own unique soils, elevations, and microclimates, producing wines of remarkable character and diversity.
Our tour will be based in Catania, the vibrant gateway to Mount Etna and eastern Sicily. From this historic city, we will explore renowned wine estates across the volcano’s diverse growing zones while also experiencing the region’s rich cultural heritage. Along the way, guests will discover Sicily’s indigenous grape varieties, including Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante, and Catarratto, while enjoying local cuisine that perfectly complements these extraordinary wines.
Catania: Where History and Volcanoes Shape the Landscape
At the base of Etna, facing the sea, sits Catania — our base for the journey and a city that wears its volcanic history with defiant pride. Rebuilt after the catastrophic eruption of 1669 and the earthquake of 1693, the city’s grand piazzas and cathedral facades are carved from the same dark lava stone that defines the landscape. The effect is unlike any other city in Italy: brooding, grungy, but utterly alive.
The seafood here is fresh and plentiful and a must visit is the famous Mercato della Pescheria, where the fish market erupts into operatic chaos beneath the old city walls — vendors crying out over mountains of swordfish, sea urchin, and glistening shellfish hauled in before dawn. It is one of the great street theatre performances in all of Europe.
Our tour will also take us to Siracusa an ancient city further down the Eastern coast and once the greatest metropolis of the ancient Greek world. Here, mythology and history are written into every stone. The grapes are different with a predominance of Nero D’Avola and Moscato Bianco. We will wander into the island of Ortigia, where narrow streets open suddenly onto shimmering harbors. Or you may choose to stand in the Teatro Greco, a 5th-century amphitheater carved into the hillside where Aeschylus himself once staged his plays. Discover the Ear of Dionysius — a vast limestone cave of legendary acoustic power — in the Neapolis archaeological park.
Bonne Cuvée’s Wine Tour in Sicily—with a base in Catania—is a captivating journey through one of Sicily’s most picturesque and diverse wine regions. The perfect blend of culture, history, and of course, wine. Sicily has always been a land of extraordinary abundance — of sun, of history, of flavor. But this journey, from the volcanic highlands of Etna to the ancient shores of Siracusa, distils that abundance into something rare: a trip that changes the way we understand wine, landscape, and the deep, enduring pleasures of the Mediterranean table.
Indulge in the authenticity of Sicily—where tradition, culture, and heritage come together in every moment.
All wine levels are welcomed and taken into consideration when we plan our groups. If you want to be part of an educational, relaxing, fun and interactive wine experience, then this tour is for you!
Groups are very limited in size to keep our wine tours personal.
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