Catania: Volcanic Wine Tasting in a Metropolitan Market

Catania: Volcanic Wine Tasting in a Metropolitan Market

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Explore Piazza Scammacca, the first metropolitan market of Catania, and experience a unique guided wine tasting. Learn about Sicilian volcanic wines and sample four glasses with a wine expert.

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Highlights

Appreciate the nuanced flavors of four glasses of Sicilian volcanic wines
Sample local foods crafted to pair perfectly with your wine tasting
Experience local wine culture while in Catania's Piazza Scammacca
Get an insider look at the how Sicilian volcanic wines are made
Immerse yourself in the world of wine with a sommelier and local chefs

Description

The theme of Sicilian volcanic wines allows you to discover a truly surprising product. See firsthand how volcano eruptions have influenced the smells and flavors of these wines, thanks to soils with completely original and peculiar characteristics. Your tasting experience begins in the heart of Piazza Scammacca, Catania's first metropolitan market. During your tasting, discover the different origins and compositions of volcanoes and how they affect the production of the wines you try. Sample four different glasses of wine. Each glass will be accompanied by matching foods, created in synergy by your sommelier and chefs. Each combo reflects the unique style and favors that you can find in Piazza Scammacca.