The winetasting
Discover the magic of this wine tasting at Etna volcano! The adventure starts at the historic press (palmento), leads you through the enchanting vineyards and ends in the cosy tasting room. The duration of the tour varies depending on your interest and curiosity.
Indulge in the passion for wine and discover the secrets of age-old traditions and modern techniques. The winery is happy to share its stories and knowledge about the unique characteristics of Etna wines and the beautiful landscape.
The tasting includes a selection of 3 different wines: red, rosé and white. And if you want to taste more, that’s no problem. Enjoyment is paramount!
In addition, enjoy delicious local delicacies, including 3 artisanal meats and cheeses, fresh fruit, olives, bruschettas and more. Vegan options are also available, at no extra cost, so everyone can enjoy this gourmet experience! (Please indicate this when making your request)
Discover the flavours of Etna with us, where every sip tells a story and every dish is a tribute to Sicilian traditions. Book now and be welcomed into the world of (wine) flavours and (wine) traditions!
What are you going to taste and eat*?
✓ Red wine
✓ Rosé wine
✓ White wine
✓ Dessert wine
✓ 3 Kinds of meats
✓ 3 Kinds of cheese
✓ Local jams and honey
✓ Fresh fruit
✓ Organic olives
✓ Bruschettas (bread with our own olive oil)
✓ Artisanal pickled vegetables
✓ 2 Vegan dishes of the house
Please note that fresh, local produce is always used. This means that the selection may vary depending on the period/season.
Availability
Wine tasting is possible all year round, but only by reservation. This means you need to book at least 1 day (but preferably more days) in advance. Full=full!
From Monday to Sunday, you can come and taste these genuine Sicilian Etna wines here between 10 am and 5.30 pm normally. Please indicate your preferred time in your request. There is a minimum of 2 people for the wine tasting.
Location
The wine tasting will be held at a winery in Pedara. With the booking, we will send you the voucher with all the details, the address and a link to Google Maps.
- Distance Rifugio Sapienza – winery: 25 minutes
- Distance Piano Provenzana – winery: 55 minutes
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Location Pedara (near Etna South)
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Starttime On request
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Total duration Around 2 hours
Price
The Etna wine tasting + vineyard tour costs € 45.00 per person. Young people aged 11 to 17 pay € 40.00 per person and can join the adults’ meal and receive fruit juice or a non-alcoholic cocktail based on grape juice. Adults who do want to do the wine tasting but do not drink, for example, can also participate for the same price and conditions as the teenagers, € 40.00 per person.
Young children up to 10 years pay €20.00 per child. They get fruit juice and a plate with mozzarella and local ham.
- Adults: € 45.00 per person
- Teenagers (11-17 years): € 40.00 per person
- Children (2-10 years): € 20.00 per person
- Total abstainers: € 40.00 per person
There is also a light version option of the Etna wine tasting + vineyard tour which costs € 35.00 per person. Only available for a minimum of 4 persons. This includes 3 types of wine and various local, only cheese, snacks.
- Light version: € 35.00 per person
- Light version: € 30.00 per teenager
- Light version: € 15.00 per child
- Light version: € 35.00 per abstainer
Including and excluding
- 3 Types of Etna wine
- 1 Dessert wine
- Various local snacks
- Vineyard tour
- Authentic Palmento tour
- Authentic wine press
What to bring
The wine tasting and vineyard tour take place outdoors, as well as inside the historic palmento – a traditional stone wine press, depending on the season and weather. Inside the Palmento the temperature can be noticeably cooler, especially in spring or autumn.
We recommend wearing comfortable clothes. Even on warm days, it’s a good idea to bring a light sweater or jacket, especially if your visit is in the late afternoon – the palmento stays nice and cool inside.
And here’s a bonus tip: you might want to wear dark-colored clothing… just in case you spill a little wine while tasting.
Better safe – and stylish – than sorry!
There’s no dress code – just come relaxed and ready to enjoy the flavors of Etna.
FAQ
The tasting takes place at a local winery in Pedara, on the southern slope of Etna. With the reservation we send you the exact address with directions how to get there with your car.
Yes, the tasting is available by reservation only. We recommend booking at least 1 day in advance (better a few days in advance anyway!).
Duration is about 2 hours, but may vary depending on the interest of the group and the number of questions during the visit.
The tasting takes place even in case of rain, thanks to the facility's covered spaces. In case of extreme conditions we will contact you for a possible date change.