Messina (Sicily), Italy Gourmet Tour - Mamertino Path Wine Experience Excursion

Gourmet Tour - Mamertino Path Wine Experience

DETAILS

5
hrs Estimate Duration
Meal

OVERVIEW

Gain insight into the foods and wines produced around the inland town of Santa Lucia del Mela while visiting a winery and farm. The wines are fermented in terracotta amphorae, much like it was done thousands of years ago. Unlike wooden or steel vessels, terracotta provides superior insulation, removes acidity from the wine and allows for better oxygen exchange. One of the wines that has been revitalized in this area – a mamertino – was a favorite of Julius Caesar and so beloved that the Roman scholar Pliny described it in his book Natural History. After touring the wine cellar and dining on Sicilian cuisine thoughtfully paired with wines, you will follow a path through the vineyards and olive groves to a nearby farm. Although dozens of traditional cheeses are made in Sicily, this farm produces a rare one that uses donkey milk. The dairy farmer will describe the process and offer a tasting.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tour a winery known for its mamertino, a wine that Julius Caesar adored.
• Walk through the vineyards, tour the cellar and enjoy a wine tasting with lunch.
• Visit a farm that produces an unusual cheese with donkey milk.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.

• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: Coaches do not have a lift and entering and exiting must be done via stairs. This tour includes approximately 3 hours of walking and standing over even, and uneven surfaces. The sights on this tour are not wheelchair accessible; therefore, it is unavailable to wheelchair guests. Any allergies must be noted when booking the tour. The vineyard and cellar include surfaces with hills, sand and grass. As this excursion involves standing and walking for periods of time of approximately 3 hours, those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable, flat walking shoes are suggested.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Local Food-Wine Tasting

Activity Level:

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Challenging

Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.

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Gourmet Tour - Mamertino Path Wine Experience