Sicily Wine Tour with Kerin O'Keefe
The Magic of Sicily
Sicily’s position in the center of the Mediterranean Sea has made the island a nexus of cultural exchange for millennia. This rich heritage is matched by an amazingly diverse and complex range of wines and gastronomy. On this wine tour, you will taste and drink the contributions of the different civilizations who have settled here for millennia.
Blessed with a varied range of terroirs, Sicily boasts some of the most distinctive grapes and wines of all of Italy. Old head-trained bush vines of Nerello Mascalese and Carricante grow at high altitude on the slopes of the impressive Etna volcano. In the northeast corner of Sicily, Faro and Mamertino, are considered among the region’s most noteworthy terroirs for fine wine. The southeast part of the island, famous for its unique Sicilian Baroque architecture, is the traditional home to Sicily’s flagship variety Nero d’Avola and Frappato. It’s time to discover this enchanting and wild place. There’s truly something for everyone in Sicily!
YOUR 6 DAY SICILY TOUR INCLUDES:
- Instruction throughout by Kerin O'Keefe, author of the best-selling book Barolo and Barbaresco, The King and Queen of Italian Wine and founder of kerinokeefe.com
- All professional-level tours and extensive tastings at renowned wine producers
- Services of a Tour Manager throughout, to provide customer service and logistics support
- 3 nights at 4-star UNA Capotaormina Hotel in Taormina, double occupancy
- 2 nights at 5-star Ortea Palace in the historic center of Syracuse, double occupancy
- 5 buffet breakfasts
- 5 gourmet lunches expertly matched with top-quality wines
- 2 gastronomic dinners expertly matched with top-quality wines
*Price per-person, double occupancy. Download the brochure to get the detailed pricing.
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MEET YOUR WINE GUIDES
Your Wine Tour Instructor: Kerin O'Keefe
Award-winning journalist and author of three books including "Barolo and Barbaresco the King and Queen of Italian Wine." Founder of kerinokeefe.com.

Your Tour Manager : Claudia Cesarino
Claudia’s career started in the international hospitality industry and event organising at the St. Regis Grand Hotel in Rome and then at Vinopolis in London. She then worked in India for the famous Italian wine company Marchesi Antinori, training the staff about wine at prestigious hotels. Claudia is also a member of the Italian Sommelier Association and an experience guide specializing in Italy.
WE VISIT ESTATES SUCH AS:

Passopisciaro |
Barone di Villagrande |
Tornatore |
Murgo |
Tascante |
Arianna Occhipinti |
Palari |
Vigna di Pettineo |
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WHAT MAKES WSG EDUCATIONAL WINE TOURS UNIQUE?
- Top wine industry professionals and regional experts as instructors
- Service of tour manager offering customer service and logistics support during the trip
- Professional-level visits with educational objectives
- Tastings of dozens of top-quality wines during estate visit and included meals
- Opportunity to meet the producers and local specialists
- Access to wine estates often closed to the public
- Join a community of fellow wine professionals and serious enthusiasts
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