Barone di Villagrande winery visit in Mt Etna, Sicily

Mo-Su 11:00-16:00

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Winery Overview

Discover the family-run Barone di Villagrande estate, situated on Etna’s slopes at an altitude of 700 metres above sea level.

The Barone di Villagrande vineyards slope down towards the Ionian Sea into a natural amphitheatre. This land has belonged to the Nicolosi Asmundo Family since the 18th century and today the wine-making family maintain their commitment to respecting and enhancing the heritage of the family and the peculiarities of the wine-growing area .

The goal of the Barone di Villagrande team is to share the natural heritage of Etna, to respect the precious heritage of the environment, and to work with full respect towards its delicate balances. Intervention is limited to assisting the plants, first, and then the grapes. The wines that come to life in the wine cellars are expressions of the territory, the vines and the vintage.

Barone di Villagrande welcomes wine-enthusiasts and wine-fascinated visitors to their vineyards and historic wine cellars. They provide guided tours that explain the history of the family and Etna wine, their unique use of chestnut wood barrels and how the gravitational system of vinification works. This is followed, of course with wine tasting and there is an opportunity to try the dishes of the Etnean kitchen paired with Villagrande wines.

It is also possible to stay overnight in the elegant Wine Resort. Nestled amongst forests and historic vineyards, the manor house features an infinity pool with scenic views and just four characterful rooms.

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During the tour you will learn about the family and the history of Etna wine, visit the cellar which was built in 1850 and understand the winery’s unique use of chestnut wood barrels. You will also have the chance to see the how the gravitational system of vinification, called “palmento”, worked. This is followed with a wine tasting of 5 wines, each paired with finger-food. The wines could vary among the 8 ones we produce.

Duration 1.5 hours. The tour starts every 30 minutes from 11.00 to 13.00

During the tour you will learn about the family and the history of Etna wine, visit the cellar which was built in 1850 and understand the winery’s unique use of chestnut wood barrels. You will also have the chance to see the how the gravitational system of vinification, called “palmento”, worked. This is followed with a 5-dish tasting menu of the day with pairing of 5 wines
Duration 2.5 hours. Available from 11.30am to 2.15pm. The tour starts every 30 minutes from 11.00 to 13.00

During the tour you will learn about the family and the history of Etna wine, visit the cellar which was built in 1850 and understand the winery’s unique use of chestnut wood barrels. You will also have the chance to see the how the gravitational system of vinification, called “palmento”, worked. Additionally, this tour includes a visit to the vineyard. This is followed with a wine tasting of 5 wines, each paired with finger-food. The wines could vary among the 8 ones we produce.

Duration 3.5 hours. The tour is subject to availability and starts at 10.30am. Weather conditions must be taken into account.

During the tour you will learn about the family and the history of Etna wine, visit the cellar which was built in 1850 and understand the winery’s unique use of chestnut wood barrels. You will also have the chance to see the how the gravitational system of vinification, called “palmento”, worked. Additionally, this tour includes a visit to the vineyard. This is followed with a 5-dish tasting menu of the day with pairing of 5 wines.

Duration 4 hours. The tour is subject to availability and starts at 10.30am. Weather conditions must be taken into account.