Noto Baroque Tour and Wine Tasting in the Cellar in the Sicilian Vineyards

Highlights

• Discover Noto, a baroque masterpiece and UNESCO heritage site in Sicily
• Visit a historic winery among the vineyards of the Netina countryside
• Guided tasting of 6 wines, Sicily PGI oil, and local products
• An authentic experience of Sicilian culture, landscapes, and tradition
• Pick-up and drop-off service included from Taormina, Catania, Syracuse, or Porto

Description

Starting from Taormina, Catania, Syracuse, or Porto, this private tour will take you on one of Sicily's most fascinating itineraries, where the Baroque of Noto, a UNESCO heritage site, meets the local wine tradition. Crossing the landscapes of Sicily, you'll reach Noto, often called the 'stone garden' for the harmony of its Baroque architecture. Strolling along the famous Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the monumental heart of the city, you'll discover some of the most iconic places in the historic center. During the visit, you'll admire Palazzo Nicolaci, famous for its balconies decorated with mythological figures carved in stone, Palazzo Ducezio, home to the town hall with the evocative Hall of Mirrors and the panoramic terrace overlooking the Cathedral, and the refined Teatro Tina Di Lorenzo, a historic 19th-century theater. As a private tour, the experience can be tailored to your needs, allowing you to experience Noto with greater freedom among squares, elegant historic buildings, and baroque views. The journey continues through the hills of the Netina countryside, a Mediterranean landscape of vineyards, olive groves, and citrus groves that tells the story of Sicily's agricultural soul. Here you'll reach a winery surrounded by nature, where tradition and innovation meet. You'll be welcomed in a charming 18th-century baglio, the heart of the property, and you'll discover the wine's journey from vineyard to bottle by visiting the vineyards, the winery, and the barrique cellar, where the wines mature in oak barrels. The experience ends with a guided tasting of 6 wines, accompanied by Sicily IGP extra virgin olive oil and typical local products. Azisa – Grillo Sicilia DOC Azisa, from which the name Zisola is derived, means 'splendid': a white wine made from Grillo grapes. Contrada Zisola – Catarratto Terre Siciliane IGT 100% Catarratto, a historic Sicilian grape variety. Thanks to the estate's terroir and sapling cultivation, a fresh, balanced, and long-lived wine is born. Zisola - Noto Rosso DOC The new style of Nero d'Avola: sapling-grown grapes near Noto, where the sea and calcareous soils give the wine freshness and elegance. Achilles - Syrah Sicilia DOC A pure Syrah that expresses great personality thanks to the area's calcareous soils and dry climate. Effe Emme – Terre Siciliane IGT Petit Verdot in purity, born from the encounter between the terroir of Noto and a great international grape variety. A unique wine, crafted with great precision. Doppiozeta – Noto Rosso DOC A Sicilian icon and Nero d'Avola 'cru' from the best company plots. It's made from organic viticulture, natural fermentation, and no filtration. Zisola Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Sicily PGI Oil obtained from the Moresca, Ogliarola Messinese, Nocellara Etnea, and Biancolilla cultivars, encapsulating the most authentic flavors of Sicily. A journey through art, Mediterranean landscapes, and great wines to discover the most authentic soul of Sicily.

Includes

The tour includes pick-up and drop-off service at your accommodation or the agreed point in Taormina, Catania, Syracuse, or the cruise port, with an English-speaking driver. The transfer is in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi and water on board. The experience includes a visit to a historic wine estate with access to the winery, the baglio, and the barrique cellar, as well as a guided tasting of 6 wines, accompanied by Sicily PGI extra-virgin olive oil and typical local products.

Excludes

Anything not mentioned above isn't included.

Important Information

• We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and walking shoes, as part of the experience takes place on foot in the historic center of Noto. The tour is suitable for most travelers and includes vehicle transfers between the various stops. As this is a private tour, the experience can be tailored to your preferences and the time of day. If the weather's bad, the itinerary might change a bit to make sure you have the best experience possible.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund