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Thumbnail Wine Tasting & Light Lunch Experience at Tenuta La Favola
Noto, Syracuse (Val di Noto)
2 Hours 30 Minutes
Participants: Minimum 2, Maximum 28
From €50.00
“A guided tour of the winery and tasting of 5 wines, accompanied by a light lunch featuring a selection of local products”
Thumbnail "Plus" Wine Tasting Experience at Tenuta la Favola
Noto, Syracuse (Val di Noto)
2 Hours
Participants: Minimum 2, Maximum 28
From €35.00
“For those who want to know the true essence of Nero d'Avola, the territory's main grape variety. Tasting of 4 wines & local delicacies”
Thumbnail Hands-on Cooking Class and Lunch at Cozzo del Parroco among the vineyards of Noto's countryside
Noto, Syracuse (Val di Noto)
4 Hours
Participants: Minimum 2, Maximum 15
From €80.00
“Experience authentic Sicilian cooking and dining in Noto's vineyards with our hands-on cooking class and lunch at Cozzo del Parroco.”
Thumbnail Technical tasting of 3 wines and EVO oil at the Gurrieri Winery
Chiaramonte Gulfi, Ragusa (Val di Noto)
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Participants: Minimum 2, Maximum Not Specified
From €20.00
“Technical tasting of 3 wines and sourdough bread with the winery's own EVO oil from "Tonda Iblea" olives”
Thumbnail Donna Grazia wine tasting at Gurrieri Winery
Chiaramonte Gulfi, Ragusa (Val di Noto)
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Participants: Minimum 2, Maximum Not Specified
From €25.00
“Technical tasting of 3 wines paired with traditional local products and sourdough bread with our own EVO oil from "Tonda Iblea" olives.”
Thumbnail Don Vicé wine tasting at Gurrieri
Chiaramonte Gulfi, Ragusa (Val di Noto)
2 Hours
Participants: Minimum 4, Maximum Not Specified
From €30.00
“Technical tasting of 4 wines paired with typical local products and bread with “Tonda Iblea” extra virgin olive oil of our production”
Thumbnail Journey through Noto DOC Tasting Experience at Planeta Buonivini
Noto, Syracuse (Val di Noto)
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Participants: Minimum 1, Maximum Not Specified
From €50.00
“Discover Sicily's Noto DOC wines with this tasting of 4 wines at Planeta Buonivini”
Thumbnail Journey Through Sicily Tasting Experience at Planeta Buonivini
Noto, Syracuse (Val di Noto)
2 Hours
Participants: Minimum 1, Maximum Not Specified
From €60.00
“A Journey that leads to the discovery of the wines of Sicily with Planeta Wines! A guided tasting that will take you through 5 terroirs”
Thumbnail Self-Guided Wine Tasting at Vigna di Pettineo
Comiso, Ragusa (Val di Noto)
1 Hour
Participants: Minimum 4, Maximum 50
From €25.00
“Tasting of 4 wines accompanied by bruschetta, bread, and our typical production olive oil!”
Thumbnail Wine Tasting and Lunch at Vigna di Pettineo in Vittoria
Comiso, Ragusa (Val di Noto)
3 Hours
Participants: Minimum 4, Maximum 50
From €45.00
“Explore our vineyards on a guided tour, followed by a seasonal lunch paired with four signature Sicilian wines.”
Thumbnail Wine Tasting Experience at Il Mortellito
Noto, Syracuse (Val di Noto)
2 Hours
Participants: Minimum 2, Maximum 6
From €35.00
“Discover the power of nature combined with human enterprise at Il Mortellito & taste four wines paired with local products”

More information on Val di Noto

Located in the southeast of Sicily, Val di Noto’s territory is most known because of its beautiful towns in late Sicilian Baroque style, which had to be rebuilt following a devastating earthquake in the 17th century. In this area, rich in architectural beauty and natural landscapes, you will be able to enjoy some unforgettable wine tastings during your visits to the local wineries.

Thanks to Val di Noto’s favorable weather conditions and rich soils, your wine tastings in the area will, without doubt, include wines with good intensity and typical Mediterranean aromas and flavors. The territory of Val di Noto boasts three DOC appellations, Siracusa DOC, Noto DOC and Eloro DOC.

Which food to taste in Val di Noto?

Val di Noto doesn’t only have great wines to offer. Between a winery visit and a wine tasting, make sure to save some time to explore the culinary traditions of the area. Some specialties you shouldn’t miss out on are arancini, pasta alla Norma, cassatelle ragusane, granita and brioche.

Which wines to taste in Val di Noto?

During your winery visits in Val di Noto, you will learn how the two main grape varieties that grow locally in the area can be vinified, either blended or in purity, to obtain the different appellations of Val di Noto. The main white grape type of this area is Moscato Bianco, while the main red grape variety is Nero d’Avola.

Which is the best season to visit Val di Noto?

In order to be able to enjoy your winery visits and wine tastings in Val di Noto to the fullest, we recommend booking your trip to this beautiful destination either in late spring, when the flowers are blossoming and the sea starts warming up, or in early autumn when the air begins to cool down and the tourists thin out.

What things to do in Val di Noto?

While in Val di Noto, don’t limit yourself to visiting its wineries. Some of the area’s highlights that are worth a visit are the cities of Noto and Ragusa and their Baroque noble palaces, such as Palazzo Bertini and Palazzo Nicolaci, the town of Modica (famous for its chocolate) and its San Giorgio church, the small town of Scicli.