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Mount Etna is much in the news these days, and not merely for the periodic eruptions which light up the nighttime sky.
But Etna is also in the news today for its excellent wines, famous in the early part of the 20th century, but far less known and recognized in the period after World War II, to the point where the exceptional quality of the Nerello Mascalese grape, the base of the appellation blend, seemed more a legend than a verifiable reality.
The past decade has proven the exact contrary, to the delight of the world’s wine press, and it is easy to forget that the territory can boast houses with a significant history and a commitment to its viticulture, which goes far back in time.
But Etna is also in the news today for its excellent wines, famous in the early part of the 20th century, but far less known and recognized in the period after World War II, to the point where the exceptional quality of the Nerello Mascalese grape, the base of the appellation blend, seemed more a legend than a verifiable reality.
The past decade has proven the exact contrary, to the delight of the world’s wine press, and it is easy to forget that the territory can boast houses with a significant history and a commitment to its viticulture, which goes far back in time.
Valle Galfina Agritourism
This farm holiday centre lies in the midst of the gentle slopes typical of this part of Sicily, where it only needs a glance to be captivated by the colours and view of Etna, the highest volcano in Europe.
The internal part of the structure faces towards the volcano, which offers a spectacular atmosphere at any time of day, and even the swimming pool and restaurant give onto views of this gigantic mountain.
The internal part of the structure faces towards the volcano, which offers a spectacular atmosphere at any time of day, and even the swimming pool and restaurant give onto views of this gigantic mountain.
However the volcano is not the only thing that captivates the visitor as the farm is also harmoniously nestled in the midst of the green vineyards of the estate. The building that now houses the farm accommodation was once a manor house, but fortunately, its recent restoration has not distorted the original architecture, typical of this area, in any way.
The style is, therefore, rural, while also featuring good taste and elegance thanks to the carefully chosen furnishings.
Rooms & Restaurant
Rooms
8 rooms are available. They include Double and Junior Suites and, all in all, can sleep up to 25 people.
Restaurant
The farm restaurant is also rustic in style and gives off a welcoming atmosphere of intimacy. The food is basically traditional home cooking, in the finest sense of the term, with a careful use of all-organic raw materials, beginning with the wine and olive oil produced right here on the farm. Great importance is given to the quality of the hospitality and the proprietors do their very best to satisfy all the needs and requests of their guests. It is possible to eat outside in the spring and summer and enjoy the breathtaking views that Sicily can offer.
8 rooms are available. They include Double and Junior Suites and, all in all, can sleep up to 25 people.
Restaurant
The farm restaurant is also rustic in style and gives off a welcoming atmosphere of intimacy. The food is basically traditional home cooking, in the finest sense of the term, with a careful use of all-organic raw materials, beginning with the wine and olive oil produced right here on the farm. Great importance is given to the quality of the hospitality and the proprietors do their very best to satisfy all the needs and requests of their guests. It is possible to eat outside in the spring and summer and enjoy the breathtaking views that Sicily can offer.
Wines
One of the leading examples of this fundamental truth is the Scilio family, cultivators for five generations. The farm’s vineyards and cellar are situated at Linguaglossa at a comfortable height of over 650 metres above the sea level.
The variety grown here is the Nerello Nascalese, which produces an aromatic and elegant wine that requires the freshness of the evening and the night that only this level in height can give it.
The variety grown here is the Nerello Nascalese, which produces an aromatic and elegant wine that requires the freshness of the evening and the night that only this level in height can give it.
Fifty-five acres of vineyard help dispel another myth: that this is solely an area of small producers, essentially artisans: 20,000 bottles of the Etna Bianco Valle Galfina and 30,000 bottles of the red version prove the point.
The intelligent and sensitive winemaking of consultant Giampaolo Chiettini are felt in the entire range of wines, and both the Etna Bianco and Etna Rosso 1815 are outstanding examples of what this dangerous mountain, in its benign moods, can happily give.
The intelligent and sensitive winemaking of consultant Giampaolo Chiettini are felt in the entire range of wines, and both the Etna Bianco and Etna Rosso 1815 are outstanding examples of what this dangerous mountain, in its benign moods, can happily give.
