Natural Wine Tasting in Western Sicily
Visit our vineyards in Alcamo, Western Sicily, and discover how we grow grapes, olives and keep bees. During the vineyard tour, you will learn about our approach to low-intervention winemaking before tasting our natural wines together with us, the producers.
Our winery is located in Alcamo, in a strategic position between Palermo and Trapani, making Elios an ideal stop for travelers exploring Western Sicily.
The tasting takes place outdoors, in one of our most beautiful farms, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, just as shown in the picture.
Wine tasting Highlights
Our vineyard tour and natural wine tasting in Western Sicily lasts approximately 3.5 hours and is divided into three parts.
1. TOUR IN THE VINEYARD
Walk through our vineyards in Alcamo and discover how we farm grapes, olives and keep bees in Western Sicily. During the tour, we explain our approach to organic farming, spontaneous fermentations and low-intervention winemaking, directly where our wines begin.
2. GUIDED WINE TASTING
Taste a selection of our natural wines with us, the producers. We guide you through the wines, the native grape varieties and the different vineyards, explaining how each wine reflects its place of origin and our low-intervention approach in the cellar.
3. PAIRING WINE WITH LOCAL FOOD
Enjoy our wines alongside a selection of local Sicilian food chosen to complement the tasting. The pairing is part of the experience and helps us tell the story of our territory through both wine and food.
Wine Tasting in Alcamo, between Palermo and Trapani
From Palermo: 40-45 min by car
From Trapani: 35 min by car
YOU WILL MEET THE PRODUCERS
We are Guido and Nicola, two Sicilian friends deeply in love with their native region.
Elios is born from our passion and love for natural wines, olive oil and honey.
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🌍 The experience is available in English and Italian
🍷 The wine tasting is hosted directly by us, the producers
Wine tasting gallery
View the best moments you will enjoy at the farm
Our natural wines
These are the 6 wines we’ll pour during the wine tasting and vineyard tour
From left to right:
Modus Bibendi Rosso, a red wine from Nero d’Avola grapes aged in chestnut barrels;
Katamacerato, an orange wine made from Catarratto grapes with skin contact;
Blanc de Blancs, a traditional method sparkling wine from Catarratto grapes, aged 24 months on the lees;
Catarratto, a fresh white wine made from Catarratto grapes;
Modus Bibendi Bianco Macerato, an orange wine made from Catarratto, Grillo and Muscat grapes;
Modus Bibendi Bianco, a white wine made from Grillo grapes.
Frequently Asked Questions about our Wine Tasting in Sicily
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Our wine tasting takes place in our vineyards in Alcamo, Western Sicily, between Palermo and Trapani. The experience is held outdoors among vineyards and olive trees, approximately 40–45 minutes by car from Palermo and 35 minutes from Trapani.
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Elios Natural Wines is approximately 40–45 minutes by car from Palermo. Our vineyards are located in Alcamo, in Western Sicily, making the wine tasting an easy countryside experience for visitors staying in Palermo.
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Elios Natural Wines is approximately 35 minutes by car from Trapani. Our vineyards are located in Alcamo, in Western Sicily, between Trapani and Palermo.
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The full vineyard tour and natural wine tasting experience lasts approximately 3.5 hours. It includes a walk through the vineyards, a guided tasting of our wines and a local food pairing.
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The tasting includes 6 of our natural wines. We guide you through each wine, explaining the grape varieties, the vineyards they come from and our low-intervention approach in the cellar.
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Yes. The tasting includes a selection of local Sicilian food served alongside the wines. The pairing is part of the experience and is designed to complement the tasting and tell the story of our territory through both wine and food.
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A car is the easiest way to reach our vineyards in Alcamo. We are located in the countryside of Western Sicily, approximately 40–45 minutes from Palermo and 35 minutes from Trapani.
If you prefer not to drive, contact us on WhatsApp before your visit. On request, we can share a list of local drivers and transfer contacts that guests can arrange with directly.
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Yes. Free parking is available at our vineyards for guests arriving by car.
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Yes. The tasting is hosted directly by us, the producers. We guide you through the vineyards and the wines, sharing our approach to farming and low-intervention winemaking firsthand.
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The wine tasting is available in English and Italian. The experience is hosted directly by us, so guests can ask questions throughout the vineyard tour and tasting.
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Yes. Booking is required for all wine tastings. Click Book Online on our website, then select your preferred language, date and time to confirm your visit.
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Yes. Children and non-drinkers can join the vineyard tour and the experience. Please let us know when booking so we can take this into account.
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Yes. Please let us know about any dietary requirements or food allergies when booking, so we can prepare the food pairing accordingly whenever possible.
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What happens if it rains?
If weather conditions do not allow the experience to take place, the wine tasting is cancelled and the full amount paid is refunded.
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Yes. You can purchase our wines directly after the tasting, and we can also arrange shipping abroad. We will explain the available options and shipping details during your visit.
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The experience includes a guided walk through our vineyards in Alcamo, a tasting of 6 natural wines hosted directly by us, the producers, and a selection of local Sicilian food. During the visit, we also talk about our vineyards, native grape varieties, organic farming and low-intervention winemaking.
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You can cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the scheduled date and time of the wine tasting and receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the experience are not eligible for a refund.