Noble Families of Sicily

So g ood to be back in Siracusa, especially Ortigia. More images on Facebook, here are few from our 3nights in Ortigia.

A library of Images from our Sicily adventure

The Palermo winemaker who arrived on the volcano ten years ago shares her vision and plans. The whites will surpass the reds, and she tells the Consortium: "Let's increase Carricante yields per hectare."

Two months to ideally traverse Italy, following the rhythm of the grapes and the birth of wine: from the earliest harvests for white and sparkling wines to the later harvests, from the vineyard to the cellar, from pressing to fermentation, from the aromas of the must to the first tastes of a wine taking shape.

If you’re planning a Sicily trip beyond summer, the island’s festival calendar stays busy well into autumn. This guide highlights recurring festivals and sagre that typically take place from September to November

The exact number of noble families in Sicily has changed over time, but historically, there have been several dozen prominent noble families,