The countdown has begun and the best Sicilian wineries are ready to open their doors to the 26th edition of Cantine Aperte, one of the most important wine tourism events of Italy, promoted by the Movimento del Turismo del Vino (Wine Tourism Movement). Cantine Aperte takes place every year on the last weekend of May (this year from May 26th to 27th) with a wide variety of events and initiatives organized throughout Italy. Sicilian wines are among the best in the world, so Cantine Aperte is an excellent opportunity to literally taste some of the most intense Sicilian flavors and at the same time to discover some of the most beautiful corners of the island. From Trapani to Syracuse, Cantine Aperte includes a lot of suggestive events which combine prestigious wines, gastronomy, guided tours, art and music.
Browse our detailed catalogue of Villas for a Wine Tour in Sicily: you will find an interesting selection of Villas in Sicily near the Sicilian wineries that have joined the Cantine Aperte event such as Planeta (Cantina Buonivini in Noto and Cantina Ulmo in Sambuca di Sicilia, lovely holiday destination in Agrigento also named as Borgo più bello d’Italia (Most beautiful village in Italy) in 2016 ) Duca di Salaparuta (in Casteldaccia, a few minutes drive away from Palermo), Donnafugata in Marsala e Tenuta Gorghi Tondi in Mazara del Vallo both located in the province of Trapani, and Feudo Ramaddini in the beautiful town of Marzamemi, Ragusa.
Cantine Aperte has become over the time a new philosophy of travel and the Sicilian wine territories attract thousands of wine lovers that can’t wait to walk through the centuries-old vineyards, visiting famous wineries discovering all the secrets of winemaking while tasting great Sicilian whites and reds. It will also be possible to buy them directly on the farm so you can bring home a unique (and delicious!) souvenir.
Cantine Aperte has gained increasing success and importance over the last 25 years, becoming also a great opportunity both for the producers and the territories, with their beautiful peculiarities and different identities, to promote themselves and their genuine local products all over the world. Sicily has an incomparable wine and cooking culture, which are other authentic expressions of Sicily’s millennial history.
Give yourself a break from the usual holiday itineraries. Don’t miss one of the most enchanting wine festivals of Italy booking now one of the stylish estates of Scent of Sicily!
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