Etna sicily wine books

With this book, the authors have given sicily and its wines an exceptional tributethey have succeeded in making the story of sicilian wine both understandable. The world of sicilian wine provides wine lovers with a comprehensive understanding of sicilian wine, from its ancient roots to its modern evolution. To me, sicily has always been a magical place, full of unexpected encounters and serendipity. All this is possible thanks to a special initiative of the circumetnea railway and the etna wine train. The open geographic location has been home to many cultures and civilizations since pretty much the dawn of time, starting with the greeks, who first planted wine grapes there since the 8th century bc. An introduction to the wines of sicily with map vinepair. Among italys numerous and vibrant wine regions, the mount etna region in northeastern sicily seems an unlikely site for producing any wines let alone quality wines. Aug 04, 2017 etna is an italian wine doc which covers the slopes of mount etna, the 3330 meter 10,920ft active volcano that dominates the northeastern corner of sicily. From highaltitude, volcanic vineyards come wines with attitude making wine in the shadow of a volcano. Enjoy breathtaking views and taste the wines of one of the best wineries of the area, all while on the highest active volcano of europe. It was advertised as a small group tour including a walking tour of the first town, 7 wine tastings at 2 stops, brunch and lunch. We booked this privately through sicily day by days website.

Benantis brutal comeback in sicilian wine wine spectator. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The 5 best books about sicily the slow road travel blog. Jul 18, 2019 sicily, like the rest of italy, has long been known as red wine territory. Book release the new wines of mount etna, by benjamin spencer dipwset, is now. In fabulous and unique settings, and with knowledgeable guides, including the winemakers themselves, enjoy the best pairing of the regions wine and food. Benjamin says that sicily is a working museum of wine because some winemaking. To me, sicily has always been a magical place, full of unexpected. They have their own unique grape varieties that give wines filled with fruit and freshness. Alta mora etna rosso 2016 from sicily, italy ruby red in color, this wine has spicy pepper aromas with notes of black currant and mountain herbs.

For around two months it is the sole subject of conversation. May 21, 2019 about etna sicily guide day tours etna sicily guide is an association founded in catania by a group of enthusiast and expert etna explorers. Tripadvisor etna wine tour provided by sicily day by day. Jun 22, 2018 visit mount etna for its amazing volcanic sights and its wine. Angelo gaja, famed for his piemontese wines, has bought 21 hectares ha of land on the lesserknown southwest slopes of sicilys mount etna through a 5050 joint venture with. But by the early 21st century, the grape had largely been.

Jan 05, 2017 sicily, italy best wine destinations 2017. He saw sicily, and mount etna in particular, as not living up to their viticultural potential. A cable car whisks you halfway up the mountain, and from there, you can hop on a monstertruck bus nearly all the way to the smoldering summit. On top of those wonders, sicily makes fantastic wines from native and international grapes. Auntie poldi and the vineyards of etna is easily one of the funniest books ive read recently. Vintage 2017 according to giacomo ansaldi wine in sicily. Part two of this series was a focus on the young, dominating wine industry of the etna doc denominazione di origine controllata on east coast of sicily, on and around mount etna. Book ahead for a tour of the vineyard and winery, followed by a tasting. In recent decades the wine industry has improved, new winemakers are experimenting with lessknown native varietals, and sicilian wines have become better known. A guide to exploring sicilian wines italy magazine. The wines of etna excellence from an extreme production zone. Sicily is a behemoth in the wineproducing world, producing more wine than australia. Dedicated to the most exclusive wine estates, this volume is a wonderful journey along the wine routes of sicily with special attention to the rising stars of the etna valley. Enjoy the finest drops during a wine tasting of different etna doc wines, which derive from the nerello mascalese grape.

Mount etna, which literally gave rise to sicily, is one of europes most accessible active volcanoes. With this book, the authors have given sicily and its wines an exceptional tribute they have succeeded in making the story of sicilian wine both understandable. The region is known for its excellent conditions due to its fertile, volcanic soil. Excursions etna, excursions in sicily, taormina and syracuse. Why sicilys mount etna is a hot spot for wine production. The wine route samuele mazza, riccardo cotarella, elena berlinghieri on. Uncork mount etna spring 2016 sicilian wine and food tour. Yet slowly, the whites of sicily, particularly those grown in the foothills of mount etna, have been earning attention as among the most distinctive. The power of terroir in sicilys volcanic white wines.

Skiing on mount etna experience a 4x4 land rover trip on etna the power and romance of mount etna, at 3,350m almost 10,950ft the tallest active volcano in europe, and undoubtedly the dominating feature of the eastern part of sicily, have attracted the attention of travellers, artists, poets and philosophers for centuries. Sicily s soils, and the mountains from which they came, are of particular interest when it comes to studying the islands viticulture. Sicily wine tours etna wine tour sicily wine tasting. This doc etna red wine is made from ancient bush vines of nerello mascalese and nerello cappuccio grapes growing on the northeast side of mount etna, and is aged in casks for one year. Part one of this series was a focus on sicily as the new darling of wine culture. Take a close look at the exploding wine scene on sicilys iconic volcano, mount etna, and experience the excitement first hand. Taste local honey and explore the colorful piscaria fish market. Sep 28, 2012 i shot this video for in september 2012 during a visit to the mount etna doc, a wine region in sicily which is in very close proximity to the mount etna volcano. A wine tour to the splendours of sicily, the wine, the food and the sunshine sicily is becoming one of the hot wine regions in italy. Andrea franchetti, who came to sicily from tuscany to challenge the volcano, was one of the first winemakers to believe in the wine of mt. Landscapes of sicily, a countryside guide in usa peter amann the best walking guide to the island.

Apr 25, 2016 get your passport ready, because youll want to book a flight to sicily after reading this book. Despite its rarity, the wine offers amazing value and a taste profile thats often likened to fine pinot. Find yourself at a wine cellar on the slopes of the etna surrounded by vineyards. We organize hiking tour of etna as well as guided tours of catania, taormina and siracusa. Nero davola, for example, makes powerful yet fresh wines. Explore timeless vineyards and sample wines from the mount etna doc wine region, and learn how to pair wines with regional cuisine. These lavastrewn slopes have drawn those who enjoy the challenge of extreme winemaking and the area has become a contemporary.

Sicily wine tour the wine travel specialist bkwine. About the author benjamin spencer is an american journalist, author, wine judge, and the founder of the etna wine school in sicily. Sicilys mount etna cant stop the wine the seattle times. With the etna train you will discover the etna wine roads where you can discover the most beautiful wineries of the area and taste the wines of etna. It is a unique way of undertaking wine tourism, of moving along the etna wine road, and of discovering, in complete freedom, the loveliest cellars of the zone. Jan 23, 2017 benanti began as the hobby of wine loving giuseppe benanti, now 71, a thirdgeneration catania pharmacist who built a successful international ophthalmological products company. And yet, given that it only terminated in these last few days and, with a calendar in hand, it lasted three full months, it is rather natural to think. By daphne phelps this richly told memoir finds its start in 1947 when daphne an english woman arrives to the small sicilian town of taormina to appraise a property she has inherited and assumes she will sell. The ultimate east coast itinerary for wine lovers additional mount etna wineries. Learn about the wines of sicily with our helpful introduction to the islands red and white grapes and regions. A complete range of tourist services for all those who choose sicily as a destination for holidays. This excursion journeys to old craters and lava flow caves, and is perfect. Auntie poldi and the vineyards of etna by mario giordano. Apr 16, 2019 the mediterraneans largest island, sicily, is enjoying a revival of its highquality wine industry, from etna in the east to marsala in the west.

A sicilian wine odyssey at table and millions of other books are. Top 10 sicily travel tips camerons travels rick steves europe. Here on the coast of sicily, at altitudes of nearly 11,000 feet. Dive into the pure nature of sicily and taste high quality.

Etna, which is the focus of one of our sicily wine tours, is located in the east. Blue guide sicily ellen grady edited and revised in 2012 by michael metcalfe, the guide on this tour and our italy specialist, this is the best archaeological and cultural guide to the island currently in print. Organizes excursions, hiking and guided jeep tour on mount etna and in sicily. Yet slowly, the whites of sicily, particularly those grown in the foothills of mount etna, have been earning attention as. The power of terroir in sicilys volcanic white wines the new. They have peculiar names, wonderful aromas and amazing flavors that are fresh and unforgettable, explains benjamin spencer, an american expat living in sicily, director of the etna wine school and the author of the forthcoming book, the new wines of mount etna. The region is known mainly for fortified marsala wines. The new wines of mount etna is all you need to make your own. Recommended books about sicily peter sommer travels. Most wineries are near the coast, but for example the wellknown tenuta regaleali is in the centre of the island, in a dramatic, mountainous landscape.

We will pick you up at your accommodation with one of our offroad vehicles including the popular land rover 110 and heading in the direction of the volcano. It was to include the vineyards and meeting with a sommelier. Sicily, italy best wine destinations 2017 wine enthusiast. The texture is vibrant and with soft, supple tannins, remin.

Etna and wine tour from catania catania, italy activities. The mediterraneans largest island, sicily, is enjoying a revival of its highquality wine industry, from etna in the east to marsala in the west. Etna sicily guide day tours catania 2020 all you need. Sights and attractions in mount etna, sicily my guide sicily. The world of sicilian wine and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Sicily, like the rest of italy, has long been known as red wine territory. First, and i believe, foremost, this is a specific district that is bringing attention to sicily. As long as humans have lived and farmed in proximity to mount etna. Dec 09, 2018 the etna production zone in northeastern sicily is one of extreme viticulture, given the soils that are of volcanic origin. Book the experience of the etna wine train, visit etna wineries. This article is part three in a series on sicilian foods, wines, and culture. Not many americans go here, which is why you should.

Jul 25, 2019 for wine geeks, the place of pilgrimage in sicily is mount etna. In centuries past, according to ian dagatas excellent book native wine grapes of italy, carricante was grown all over sicily. Savor a traditional sicilian lunch including seasonal specialties at one of mount etnas culinary hot spots. A beginners guide to the wines of sicily wine enthusiast.

Happily, the movement to reverse this reputation is well underway, and sicily is now one of italys most promising and interesting wine regions. Etna is a region within the catania province of the italian island of sicily. Wine tours among the vineyards of the etna doc wine production sites. Amy wislock discovers etna wines at the decanter italy encounter. May 03, 2017 acclaimed italian winemaker angelo gaja is set to make his first wines on the slopes of mount etna in sicily after joining forces with local producer alberto graci. The ultimate east coast itinerary for wine lovers wine. Why sicilys mount etna is a hot spot for wine production firriato cavanera etnea estate, sicily between 1786 and 1788 german philosopher johann. The antiquity of etnas heroic vines and stories of rediscovery are depicted beautifully. The etna doc was the very first in sicily, created in august 1968 and followed nine months later by that of sicily s most famous wine, marsala. From the craggy vineyards of mount etna to the tiny moscatoproducing island.

The power of terroir in sicilys volcanic white wines the. Feb 03, 2016 from the ancient vineyards of burgundy, we travel to the newly emerging region of etna in sicily. Read about the finest examples of white and red wines from this area. The new wines of mount etna captures how etna has become one of the wine worlds most sought after and important wine regions.

The etna production zone in northeastern sicily is one of extreme viticulture, given the soils that are of volcanic origin. In the late 1980s, he began investing in a dream of making great wines. Oct 15, 2019 the market was soon awash with lowquality, lowpriced sicilian wine. Aug 02, 2016 sicilys mount etna cant stop the wine originally published august 2, 2016 at 6.

Nerello mascalese nairrello maskahlayzay is a lightbodied red wine that primarily grows on the slopes of mount etna in sicily. Sicily is the third largest wine producer in italy the worlds largest wine producer after veneto and emilia romagna. Discover one of the most active volcanoes in the world and the mystery of sicilian wines with the mount etna wine tour. See a different side of sicily with this tour of mt. Another iconic producer, planeta, which spearheaded the sicilian wine renaissance, offers guided vineyard visits and degustations in their wineries in noto, menfi and etna, which will introduce you to their doc wines nero d avola, moscato, chardonnay. The nose includes strong aromas of plums, as well as green pepper and oreo cookies. Etna finder, etna tour, hiking excursion, wine tour. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Offering a guide and map to exploring sicily, bill nesto, an expert in italian wine, and frances di savino, a student of italian culture, deliver a substantive appreciation of a vibrant wine region that is one of europes most historic areas and. After the visit of the vineyard and the wine tasting, a light lunch will be served.