The official Sicilian regional body of Italy's Associazione Italiana Sommelier; three-level professional sommelier qualification courses run in Palermo, Catania, Messina, Agrigento, Taormina and Trapani delegations.
Tip: The Palermo and Catania delegations run the most frequent course starts; check aissicilia.com for current schedules.
Address: Via Romeo 17, 95024 Acireale (CT), Sicily
Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 courses in English held at Enoteca La Nicchia; one of the only venues in Sicily offering internationally accredited WSET tuition.
Tip: The WSET Level 2 in English is ideal for international visitors working in hospitality.
Legendary farm-to-table culinary and wine school at Tasca d'Almerita's Regaleali estate; founded by Anna Tasca Lanza in 1989, now directed by daughter Fabrizia; immersive week-long programmes integrating winemaking, viticulture and Sicilian food culture.
Tip: The harvest programme in October combines grape picking with winemaking workshops under Tasca d'Almerita winemakers.
Seasonal cooking school opened 2024 at Donnafugata's Pantelleria estate; morning classes on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday pair vineyard walks with pasta-making and Sicilian recipes, concluding with a three-wine Zibibbo lunch.
Tip: Bookable via visit.donnafugata.it; open May-September only when the Pantelleria estate is running.
Private introductory wine courses and tastings at the organic Baglio di Pianetto estate near Palermo; small groups with the estate winemaker covering Sicilian varietals, soil types and organic viticulture.
Tip: Available year-round; best combined with the agriturismo stay for a full estate immersion.
Wine education experiences at Planeta's La Foresteria resort covering the estate's five Sicilian terroirs; guided tastings, vineyard tours and olive oil education led by Planeta estate staff.
Tip: The five-terroir comparative tasting, covering Etna to Menfi to Vittoria, is unmatched for breadth on the island.
Your tour begins with a leisurely stroll through urban vineyards, nestled between the city of Catania and Mount Etna. This exceptional urban trekking experience allows...
Discover the savory side of Etna and get ready for a unique wine adventure on the southern slope of the volcano and embark on an unforgettable journey through the auth...
Don't miss the chance to experience Sicily and one of its most famous sights in the world: Mount Etna. With the 4x4 tour, you will explore Europe's highest volcano and...
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