Cavanera Etnea Resort Firriato
Cavanera Etnea Resort Firriato
It is a wine-sensory journey of excellence in Sicily, the one proposed by Firriato in his Wine Tasting. The experienced wine-lover as well as the neophyte who approaches to wine for the first time, will find – in a setting of pure conviviality – an attentive sommelier who presents Firriato wines and terroir of reference. From the Baglio Sorìa wine resort located in the Trapani countryside to Cavanera Etnea wine resort located on the north, north-east slope of the volcano, included in the Favignana island, winelovers can directly experience in a glass the viticultural estates of Firriato by adhering to one of the guided tastings realised by the winery.
A book full of possibilities that always has the wine as its protagonist to enjoy also in combination with a selection of typical local products, enriching the experience with the pleasure of combining wine and food.
WINE TASTINGSDiscover Sicily – Firriato’s terroirs:
A wine tasting entirely dedicated to six Firriato’s wines coming from different terroirs. The tasting invites you to take a complete journey into the sensorial wine universe of Sicily. This tasting passes from the Cavanera Estate on Etna volcano, to the Calamoni Estate on the Favignana island, before finally experience the different terroirs of the Trapani agricultural area, covering a kaleidoscope of soils, microclimates and vine varieties which make this area the most intensely vine-planted area in Europe. “Discover Sicily—Firriato’s terroirs” is a tasting for discovering the oenological excellence of a Sicily which has understood how to value tradition with innovation and a constant production of quality which is recognised and valued by those who love wine and Sicily. The tasting program also includes a tasting of the company’s Passito wine.
Duration: 90 minutes – Wines 6 – 20,00 €
Sicilian Native Varieties
The Sicilian ampelographic heritage is extensive, counting more than 100 remaining varieties. The This tasting format aims at supporting you along the discover of this precious regoinal heritage. Sicily is one of the vine-growing regions which best represents the grape culture of the Mediterranean. Starting from this wide precious treasure trove that Firriato has drawn its raison d’être, undertaking constant work in wine development and production based on the enhancement of the organoleptic characteristics of each variety used. A great range of native grapes: Nero d’Avola, Nerello Mascalese, and Perricone red grape; and Grillo, Catarratto and Zibibbo white grape varieties. We highlight Firriato’s reasearch and winemaking work carried out on Perricone vine with Ribeca, one of the winery’s most important labels. These are the Sicilian native varieties. The tasting program also includes a tasting of the company’s Passito.
Duration: 90 minutes – Wines 6 – 20,00 €
Wine and Food sing the soul of Sicily
Wine meets food in this tasting where everything is exclusively made in Sicily. This tasting will see you combine six wines – of which one will be a passito – with six different types of traditional, high-quality, Sicilian products. A discovery of frangrances and flavours of sunny Sicily, where local products coming from the countryside and from the sea are matched with wine. Organic Firriato extravirgin olive oil will also be available to taste, a real treat for connoisseurs.
Duration: 90 minutes – Wines 6 – 28,00 €
The Wines of Favignana island
It is an eno-sensorial journey in the Sicily of excellence, the trip proposed by Firriato in its wine tasting in Favignana, where niche productions are made. Three wines obtained from vines grown in the five hectares of the splendid Calamoni estate in the Favignana island. Favinia la Muciara, blend of Grillo, Catarratto and Zibibbo, white native grapes; Favinia Le Sciabiche, red wine obtained from Perricone and Nero d’Avola; and finally Favinia Passulè, varietal Zibibbo wine, particularly appreciated for its pleasant, never invasive sweetness. The tasting proposal also includes the tasting of 3 other references belonging to the Terroir of Firriato. This kind of format can be required as well in the Baglio Sorìa (Trapani countryside) and Cavanera Etnea (Etna volcano) Wine Resorts.
Duration: 90 minutes – Wines 6 – 20,00 €
Wines from the Etna Volcano
Etna is surely the most interesting area in the Sicilian winescape. The great names of international world of wine from Robert Parker to Monica Larner, from Debra Meiburg to Jancis Robinson have voted the wines from the Volcano among some of the most exclusive and prestigious wines in the world, with wines that have the potential to reach the absolute highest score possible. Here, on Etna, the high sun-bathed mountain peak, the volcanic terrain and the vine varieties: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante and Minnella, have formed the oenological history of Sicily.
Duration: 90 minutes – Wines 6 – 20,00 €
Vertical Tasting: the Firriato Greats
This tasting is dedicated to the great Firriato wines, with the opportunity to try more than one vintage. This vertical tasting was created to extol the qualitative aspects of the company’s most symbolic labels following them through their different years of production. For this rather particular tasting, Firriato makes a number of bottles from their untouchable reserves available. These are reserves which year on year the company decides to for technical tastings for journalists and international competitions. You can choose one of the wines from those listed and taste three different vintages of that label, according to availability in the winery. You will find a selection of 7 wines in “The Firriato Greats”vertical tasting, four red and three white, from which to select your wine of choice: Camelot, Harmonium, Ribeca, Cavanera Rovo delle Coturnie, Favinia La Muciara, Quater bianco and Cavanera Ripa di Scorciavacca. This tasting requires a minimum number of 4 participants.
Duration: 90 minutes – Vintages 3 – 30,00 €
The Blind Tasting Game
The tasting in black glasses is particular and fun. Our sommeliers will lead you by the hand into a sensory experience where each conditioning is canceled and the focus is on the varietal and organoleptic profiles of wines from different production areas. Guests will be able to bring back every single wine tasted to the vine and its territory. A personal journey to the center of the purity of Firriato wines. The proposal includes an approach to tastings of the territory that can favor the recognition of wines. This type of tasting is available in both Firriato resorts: Baglio Sorìa and Cavanera Etnea.
Duration: 90 minutes – Wines 5 – 25,00 €
Wine tasting with Light Lunch
This innovative format combines the guided tasting of a selection of Firriato wines (six labels) with the possibility of stopping for an intriguing and tasty Light Lunch. At the Baglio Sorìa Resort and at the Cavanera Etnea Resort, the spirit of this one proposal is centered on the review of some traditional Sicilian dishes, made with raw materials at zero km. The Light Lunch includes a fixed two-course menu (starter and first course) plus a dessert.
Duration: 120 minutes – Wines 4 – 35,00 €
WINE CLASS with an oenologist
A journey of discovery and an examination of the “Sicilian Continent” through the Island’s great terroirs of oenological excellence, in the company of a Firriato Oenologist. The format, which is available at both Baglio Sorìa and Cavanera on Etna includes: a visit to the winery and wine cellar with an explanation of all the production processes; a visit to the vineyard to learn about agronomic management of the Estate in question; a tasting of six wines, one of which will be a passito; a mini wine-tasting course with an explanation of the production techniques involved in every single wine; a description of the wines being tasted and the characteristics of the soil at the estate they come from. The Wine Class requires a minimum of 6 participants. It is only available by booking giving at least a week’s notice.
Duration: 180 minutes – Wines 6 – 90,00 €
