The Grapes of Sicilian Wine 

The terraces and stone walls of Randazzo on Mount Etna’s north face make for a special environment to grow grapes from ancient vines. Grape varieties such as Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccino grow about a half a mile above sea level, where the salty sea winds meet fresh, crisp mountain air that converges with volcanic, rich soil showered with rains and spring water and lots of love. Look at the color! It’s a centuries-old recipe that leads to Etna Rosso.

Our Savoring Sicily small-group will be visiting a vineyard on Etna to touch, taste, and savor its wine, won’t you join us? We’ve got just 4 spots left! September 22 to October 4, 2016. Contact me at AllisonScola@ExperienceSicily.com to reserve your spot!

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Allison Scola is founder, owner, and curator of Experience Sicily and the Cannoli Crawl. Named one of the experts for the 2019 New York Times Travel Show, Scola writes and lectures on Sicily and leads immersive tours and designs custom itineraries that delight discerning travelers. She has been featured on Rudy Maxa’s World with the Carey’s, America’s #1 Travel Radio Show and as the cannoli expert in the documentary Cannoli, Traditions Around the Table. Scola has lectured about Sicily at University of Pennsylvania, The New School, LIU Post University, Queens College, Westchester Italian Cultural Center, at high schools in the New York City metropolitan area, and at events in New York City.

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