Cantine Aperte 2023 - Donnafugata

Cantine Aperte is the late spring event that is an absolute must.

On Sunday May 28th, Donnafugata opens all its estates to wine lovers on the Occasion of Cantine Aperte, the unmissable spring event organizeb by Movimento del Turismo del Vino.

From the historic wineries of Marsala, to the estates of Pantelleria, Contessa Entellina, Etna and Vittoria, the experiences offered to visitors will have an immersive atmosphere: outdoor walks through the gardens of Donnafugata, visits to vineyards and wineries, guided tastings to discover a selection of the best-known labels, also with small pairings with local gastronomic specialties.

Cantine aperte, a festival dedicated to quality wine, friendship and sustainability.

To guarantee a unique experience, admission to the wineries is permitted via online booking and is subject to availability.

For visitors to the Randazzo estate, on the northern slope of Etna, Donnafugata has organized: a tour of the vineyards, the winery and the barrique with a view of the highest active volcano in Europe, and the possibility of choosing between tastings of just wine or with pairings of specialties of local cuisine. All of this enveloped in the charm of mountain wine-growing and the agricultural landscape characterized by terraces, lava flows and woods enriched by a number of wild herbs that surprise sight, smell, and taste.

11:00

Etna

Brunch Etneo

A gourmet and refined tasting

40 €

13:00

Etna

Donna Vulcano

A food and wine journey to discover sophisticated and versatile combinations.

60 €

For visitors to the Contessa Entellina Estate, in the lands of The Leopard (the novel written by Tomasi di Lampedusa) and of the family villa nestled in the charming garden designed by Gabriella, the founder of Donnafugata, Donnafugata has organized: a tour of the winery and the possibility of choosing between tastings of just wine or with pairings with specialties of Sicilian street food.

18:30

Contessa Entellina

#Donnafugatatime Contessa Entellina

38 €

11:00

Contessa Entellina

Brunch Contessa Entellina

An informal tasting of wines and street food

40 €

13:00

Contessa Entellina

Donna Angelica

A gourmet experience, a travel through the land, the history and the flavors from Sicily.

60 €

For visitors to the Pantelleria estate, Donnafugata has organized: a magical experience to discover the island’s heroic viticulture, with a guided tour of the winery nestled among the Zibibbo vineyards, a visit to the Donnafugata Pantelleria Garden, an asset of FAI (the National Trust for Italy), and the possibility of choosing between tastings of just wine or pairings with specialties of the island's cuisine.

18:30

Pantelleria

#Donnafugatatime

A delicious outdoor tasting

40 €