Baroque wine and olive oil tour

    From € 210

    KEY DETAILS

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    Duration

    From 7 to 8 hours

    Overall Driving Time

    From 2 to 3,5 hours depending on pick up location

    Highlights

    Discover the unique flavors of wine and olive oil in the rugged countryside of the southeastern corner of Sicily .
    Private tour at your own pace
    See an authentic sicilian Baglio (walled country estate) 
    Enjoy the great wines produced with Sicily's most famous indigenous varietals: Nero d'Avola, Frappato and Grillo.
    Get commentary from our expert drivers who are very passionate about Sicily and its unique history and culture.
    Relax and indulge in the beautiful sicilian countryside as you are comfortably driven in our luxury vehicles.
    Full Description

    Your English-speaking driver will greet you at your hotel and your itinerary will start with a scenic drive to an acclaimed winery in the Cerasuolo DOCG area (territory of Ragusa).

    We have selected two experiences that encapsulate the true character of this area and, once arrived at the winery, we will be introduced to the indigenous grape varietals and traditional farming system.

    The private tour takes approximately 1.5 hours, taking you behind the scenes to learn about the wine-making process. The wine estate tour will be followed by a structured private tasting that includes expert commentary upn high-quality and award winning wines, made from 100% autochthonous grape varietals.

    During this wonderful journey, you'll enjoy a visit to a farm where an extraordinary olive oil is produced. Here we will taste the exquisite, award-winning D.O.P Iblean olive oil accompanied by homemade bread and a selection of local cheeses and cured meats.

    With the help of the producer, we will learn when an oil is considered extra virgin. By simply comparing different qualities we'll be able to determine which olive oils meet the criteria to carry the "extra virgin" designation and those that have negative tastes that professionals refer to as defects.

    Since you are near beautiful towns rich in Baroque architecture, your chauffeur will be happy to stop in one of them to give you the chance to relax before driving you back to your city accommodation where your tour will conclude in the late afternoon.

     

    Included

    Luxury air conditioned Mercedes vehicle or similar
    Pick up and drop off right on the dock or place of stay
    English speaking Driver for the day at disposal
    All local Taxes, gasoline, highway/parking tolls, driver's meal
    Light lunch
    2 wine tastings in top-rated wineries
    1 extra virgin olive oil tasting
    Chocolate tasting
    Gratuities are at client's discretion
    Admission fees where required unless otherwise specified