Marsala Wine Tasting and Traditional Sicilian Dishes

Sicily
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  • Price from
    €20
  • Duration
    1 h
  • Group size
    Up to 15 travellers
  • Guide languages
    English, Italian

Overview

Discover the authentic flavors of Sicily with a guided wine tasting at Alagna Winery, one of Marsala's historic wineries and an official Historic Brand of Italy. With more than 75 years of winemaking tradition, the Alagna family welcomes you for a journey through the wines, history, and culture of Western Sicily.

Explore the winery's atmospheric underground tuff caves, where oak barrels and the traditional Soleras ageing system preserve the essence of Marsala wine. Learn how native Sicilian grape varieties - including Zibibbo, Nero d'Avola, Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia, and Damaschino - are transformed into award-winning wines using a blend of tradition and innovation.

The experience includes a tasting of 7 carefully selected wines, each paired with authentic Sicilian specialties that highlight the region's rich culinary heritage. Perfect for wine lovers and food enthusiasts, this immersive experience offers a true taste of Marsala's most iconic winemaking traditions.

What's included

  • Guided Experience of the winery and the estate.
  • Light Lunch with traditional sicilian dishes (if the option is selected)
  • Tasting of 7 wines of your choice among the 22 produced by the winery, served with local snacks.
  • Visit to the barrel cellar with detailed explanations about the ageing process.
  • Insights into each wine of the tasting.

Not included

  • Transportation to and from the winery.
  • Anything not mentioned in the “Inclusions” section.

What you will do

  • Stop 1

    Discover the authentic flavours of Sicily with a guided tasting of 7 wines from the historic Alagna winery in Marsala. During the visit, you’ll explore the ancient tuff caves that host the cellar, surrounded by oak barrels, modern pressing equipment, and areas dedicated to ageing according to the traditional Soleras method. You’ll see how the finest local grapes — Zibibbo, Nero d’Avola, Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia, and Damaschino — are cultivated, selected, and transformed into wines that tell the story of Western Sicily. The visit includes tastings of Sicilian gastronomic specialties, perfectly paired with the wines to complete an authentic sensory experience.

Meeting point

The meeting point for this activity is: Alagna Vini - Corso Piersanti Mattarella, 752, 91025 Marsala TP.

End point: The meeting point for this activity is: Alagna Vini - Corso Piersanti Mattarella, 752, 91025 Marsala TP.

Important information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.