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Sip tradition and terroir with Sicilian wines

Find the unique flavors and traditions of Sicilian wines in an intimate Taormina wine bar. Learn wine regions Discover Sicily's diverse wine regions. Taste white wine Explore a crisp, refreshing native white wine. Try macerato wine Experience the complexity of a skin-contact white wine. Taste rosato Discover the special qualities of Sicilian rosato. Try one more glass Conclude with structured Sicilian red wine. Reflect and discuss Compare wines and get personalized recommendations.

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Taste Sicilian olive oils and wines at Agricolab

Savor Sicilian olive oils and wines as you discover the secrets of the island’s terroir and cultivars. This fun, story-filled tasting offers an engaging journey through Sicily’s culinary heritage. • I’ll welcome you to my restaurant, Agricolab, and give you a “passport” to track your journey, complete with spaces for stickers as you explore. • Using a large tabletop map of Sicily, we’ll embark on an interactive adventure, tasting wines and oils along the way. • You will play detective to taste wines and oils and try to identify them correctly! • You’ll use what you’ve learned to create pairings that bring out the best in each product, and we’ll close with a final toast to celebrate the completion of your passport. You’ll leave with new knowledge, a happy belly, and a unique artisanal souvenir.

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Shop Catania’s markets and cook a Sicilian feast

Join me for a hands-on culinary adventure at my bar and restaurant, Agricolab. We’ll travel from a farmers’ market visit to source organic ingredients to a cooking session celebrating the finest traditional Sicilian dishes. • Embark on a farmers’ market “challenge” to gather fresh organic local produce from vendors, guided by my stories and anecdotes about Sicilian ingredients. • Enjoy the art of aperitivo with wine and snacks while discussing the ingredients you’ve purchased. • Dive into a hands-on cooking session to create a traditional Sicilian feast, learning techniques, flavor combinations, and twists on classic recipes—before savoring your exceptional meal as a group in a private dining room. You’ll leave with a satisfied palate, an artisanal food product as a souvenir, and new skills to recreate the flavors of Sicily back home.

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Harvest, cook, and enjoy lunch at centuries-old farmhouse

Get your hands dirty in a true farm-to-table experience at my 200-year-old farmhouse near Taormina. You’ll harvest organic produce, learn traditional cooking techniques, and savor the meal you’ve prepared. • Select ingredients from the estate’s vegetable garden and educational farm before enjoying a traditional breakfast with granita and brioche. I’ll discuss growing processes and Sicilian gastronomy along the way. • I’ll guide you through the preparation of our meal, including bread made with ancient grains, a traditional appetizer, a fresh pasta dish, and a main course of fish or meat. • Time to eat! Enjoy the lunch we’ve created, paired with exquisite local wines, on the outdoor patio (or indoors, depending on weather conditions). You’ll leave with lifelong skills and cherished memories, as well as a gift to help you continue your Sicilian food adventure: access to my recipes and six months of my free online culinary assistance.

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Make authentic arancino with a chef in a Taormina villa

Join me for a hands-on culinary adventure in a historic Taormina villa. You’ll learn to make Sicily’s iconic arancino, savor a delicious lunch, and take home digital recipes. • Start with a traditional breakfast of granita and brioche while I explain the importance of arancino in Sicilian cuisine. • Step into the kitchen and learn essential techniques like chopping, boiling, frying, and crafting perfect fillings and sauces using seasonal and sustainable ingredients from my farm. • Enjoy a delightful lunch in the citrus grove—or indoors if the weather isn’t favorable—paired with selected local wines. You’ll get my personal insights into Sicilian culture and cuisine—along with a digital recipe booklet, and six months of expert support to help you recreate these dishes at home.

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Etna Urban Winery - Walk and tasting with food pairings

Etna Urban Winery You will get a full experience of an urban vinery on the slopes of Mount Etna! The tour is divided in 3 different moments: Vineyard Walk The tour will start with our warm welcome and a walk across urban vineyards nestled between Catania and Etna. Its a unique urban trekking with rare dry-stone made buildings and walls from the 19th century, and an oak wood representing what it once was the large forest just above Catania, now all reclaimed by the expanding city. If you come with children I will give them their own treasure map . Bring comfortable closed- toes shoes, tennis are perfect! Palmento Visit Back from the field, you will discover our 18th century Palmento (traditional Sicilian winery), that is among the largest and best preserved in the area, still equipped with its large chestnut wood barrels and the grape pressing machine dating 1790. A rare jewel to be seen! Here you will also hear of some old family stories Wine Tasting Journey The tour will finish with a tasting experience on today's Etna culinary landscape. You will taste wines from 4 different wineries around the vulcano, each wine paired with a gourmet bite prepared by our resident chef Leonardo, to finish your day relaxing in our courtyard or the garden looking at the Etna Shuttle from/to central Catania available with an extra fee and upon request

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Etna Urban Winery - Sicilian lunch with tasting and walk

Etna Urban Winery You will get an experience of an urban vinery on the slopes of Mount Etna! Sicilian lunch with tasting A traditional Sicilian lunch with our grandma’s recipes, served in a shared table in winery’s courtyard (or tasting room in case of adverse weather conditions). Lunch includes antipasti (starters) primo (pasta or rice main course) and secondo (meat or fish), accompanied with the tasting of our red Vigna Grande along with other three Etna wines. Most meals are suitable for vegetarians, celiacs and lactose free guests. Vineyard walk After the tasting have the possibility to walk in the urban vineyards following a well marked trail with information panels. If you come with children I will give them a treasure map . Bring comfortable closed- toes shoes, tennis are perfect! You will also have the possibility to visit our family 18th century Palmento (traditional Sicilian winery), that is among the largest and best preserved in the area, still equipped with its large chestnut wood barrels and the grape pressing machine dating 1790. A rare jewel to be seen! Finish your day relaxing in our courtyard or the garden looking at the Etna while having a chat with your friends. Shuttle service from/to Catania available at an extra free and upon request

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Catania Street Food Tour: A Tasty Adventure for Small Groups

ALL FOOD IS INCLUDED! This is a walking food tour in a shared group (max 12 people) through the vibrant streets of Catania. You’ll be guided by a local food expert as you visit different stops, where you'll discover the city's rich culinary traditions and everyday life. At least 4 food stops (food choice depending on season and availability): - Arancini, the famous Sicilian rice balls stuffed with savory fillings - Fried fish, freshly prepared and perfectly crispy - Catanese cipollina, a savory pastry filled with onions, tomato, and cheese - Cartocciata, a delicious Sicilian street food filled with a variety of ingredients - Cannoli, the iconic Sicilian pastry filled with sweet ricotta - Granita, a refreshing frozen treat, perfect for a hot day What this tour IS about: - Incredible Food - Great company with a local guide - Fun facts and fascinating anecdotes - A leisurely walk through the historic center of Catania - Laughter and good vibes - Meet new friends from all over the world What this tour is NOT about: - A formal historical tour - Long, boring speeches PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TOUR WILL BE HELD IN ITALIAN/ENGLISH. CONTACT US FOR OTHER LANGUAGES. Thank you for the shared value you help generate. By purchasing this experience, you contribute to enhancing the area in which we operate, providing employment, income for small businesses and support for local charities.

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Cooking Class with Seaview & Taormina's market with Mimmo

Meet up with the Chef Mimmo Siciliano in the historical center of Taormina and visit the local market. Taste various fresh vegetable products, cheese sold by local sellers. Choose the dishes you would like to cook with the Chef, based on the fresh and seasonal ingredients you will find at the market. Transfer to the Restaurant "Ahoy Bistrò Siciliano" in Giardini Naxos (included in the price), 15 minutes from the market, facing the sea and the Bay of Naxos and Taormina. Start your experience with a wine tasting with focaccia, cold cuts, and local Sicilian cheese. After wearing the apron, you will prepare 3 traditional Sicilian dishes: an appetizer, a fish dish and six different types of fresh pasta homemade by you. And then you will sit at the table to enjoy a real typical Sicilian lunch, a few meters from the beach and the sea, with a final tasting of small traditional Sicilian Cannoli accompanied by a glass of Limoncello. At the end of the experience, customers will be taken back to the meeting point.

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Aperitivo in barca a vela al tramonto

Faremo una gita in barca a vela al tramonto ammirando lo splendido panorama del vulcano Etna. Se il meteo lo permette navigheremo fra Catania e Acitrezza con la possibilità di incontrare qualche branco di delfini e di fare una nuotata. Infine proporremo un aperitivo a base di prosecco e prodotti tipici siciliani. Racconteremo storie di Sicilia e ascolteremo musica mentre il sole sparisce all'orizzonte. Other things to note We are flexible on schedule. Ask us if you need or prefere to shift the schedule

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Unfiltered Street Food & Market Exploration of Catania

A 3-hour walking tour around Catania's fish market and alleyways. During the walk, we will take you to our favorite street stalls and family-run deli shops to sample the best daily selection of local street food such as the Arancino, the Cipollina, some challenging samples, and much more :) We offer our foodies only seasonal and traditional foods, no touristy stuff! The fish market is an authentic open-air theater. During the MORNING TOUR, we will spend some time checking out the food market stalls, talking about Sicilian cuisine, and eating some fish :) During the NIGHT TOUR, we'll walk you to the old district of Civita to show you some cool graffiti and enjoy the most authentic Catanese street spirit! This tour has been designed for street foodies and curious travelers. Not only food! We will show you some historical attractions and, when accessible, a hidden lava tunnel. Since this is a small group tour, you will be able to interact with us at any time asking all kinds of questions. We present Catania the way it is, with its lights and shadows. We have a laid-back attitude towards travelers. We don't see travelers as clients but as new friends! so we will be happy to share with you all the tips you need to enjoy Catania as we locals do. In conclusion, it's a relaxing and tasty walk with a friend...plus a final delicious and authentic street food experience!

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Discover Catania and the best street food

We will meet at the park " Villa Pacini ", near the fontaine. After the presentations and creation of the group, we will take a short friendly walk, admiring the various monuments. I will tell you some local stories, answer your curiosities and try to give you useful information and suggestions to make the most of your vacation in Catania. We will continue along the Via Etnea, so called for the evocative view of the volcano and we will taste the famous "arancini", the hot table and the cannoli, typical Sicilian sweets, in the best pastry shop in the area. We will continue our walk, having fun taking photos, chatting, discovering beautiful hidden corners, the Via Crociferi and other stories to explore, until we reach the Ursino Castle, an untouched fortress, saved from the eruption of Mount Etna in 1669. In the square we will cool off by tasting the typical drink of seltz and fruit. After this rejuvenating pause, we are ready to dive into the city's largest and most assorted fish market, with its ancient alleyways and boutiques, modern bistro bars, and colorful parasols. Walking through the stalls, I'll recommend the best local fruits and vegetables, the original Sicilian cured meats and cheeses, and some recipes! And enjoy other beautiful surprises!

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Cooking Sicily

First of all we will find out what the gastronomic 'path' of the day will be; this will depend on the season and on what the market offers: to prepare our dishes, in fact, we will use only fresh, local and possibly organic products. Each member of the group will be following my directions and / or demonstrations to begin the preparation of the menu that will normally include: a main course - first or second course of vegetables and a dessert. We will make pasta and bread, as often as times and preparations allow. As we proceed with the preparation of our meal, we will take notes on ingredients, quantities and recipes so that when you return home and show your friends and relatives photos and memories of your travel experiences you can taste the traditional dishes again, you will have learned to prepare with your hands! When everything is ready, consume yourself or together with us, if you prefer, the product of your efforts and I assure you that nothing will give you more satisfaction: in no restaurant you will find a dish equal to ... yours! Last but not least, if you have children travelling with you, they also enjoy this experience: what's better then prepare by themselves their own lunch?! Other things to note Of course, if someone hasn't got cooking hobby he/she could stay with us and look; the menù I'll propose to you can be modify if you don't like or cannot eat something

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 414 reviews

Sicilian Cooking Class with with visit to local market

With the Sicilian Cooking Class, you will learn various recipes for preparing a typical Sicilian meal. Our chef will take you to the local market to buy fresh fish and other seasonal products to cook. Back in our restaurant, the magic will begin. You will learn how to prepare traditional Sicilian dishes such as meat, fish, fresh pasta and Sicilian macaroni. You will have a lot of fun and then eat everything you have prepared. Please note: this cooking course is a group course. If you are a large group or team o if you would like a personal lesson or would like an evening course please contact us privately by e-mail

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Taste Etna Natural Wine in late Nineteenth century Palmento

Breathe in the atmosphere of a typical "ETNEO PALMENTO" from the end of the 19th century and try our NATURAL WINE produced with organic grapes and all the mineral wealth of the lava stone soil We will meet in the ANCIENT "PALMENTO", the building where more than 100 years ago the farmers brought the grapes to transform them into wine. A short tour of the rooms will introduce you to the "secrets" of this special lava stone construction, the ingenious engineering of the past and our choice for sustainable restoration. Depending on your preference, you can stop in the lounge or on the terrace to fill your glasses. The TASTING includes at least three different wines, but based on the seasons and the processing periods you can taste experiments and/or barrel tests. The wine tasting experience is accompanied by a SMALL CHOPPING BOARD with local olives, local cold cuts and cheeses and pleasantly by technical and less technical chats about wine, and about the Etna world which becomes a specific character in the glass. For us it is always a pleasure to tell about our dreams and how this land has welcomed us. On specific request you can add - VISIT TO THE VINEYARD AND CELLAR (+€15/pers) - APERITIF / LIGHT MEAL (+€20/pers) Other things to note We are a farm on Etna, so we are in a rural area, ask for a pickup if you want

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