60 wine producers, 4 oil companies, 13 masterclasses, 5 book and magazine presentations, good participation in the first edition in Syracuse.
The organizers: “ Thanks to all those who contributed to the realization of this event, especially to the producers who believed in it from the beginning, we are already working on the second edition”.
The first edition of Vinacria – Ortigia Wine Fest has ended, the event that celebrates the wines (and oils) of Sicily but which is above all an active container in which to move strengths and weaknesses, listening and dialogue, connecting all the aspects and themes that contribute, today, to making the Sicily of wine a region of great prestige. Good public turnout at the Antico Mercato of the city of Syracuse in the three days conceived by the Godot Cultural Association: “Our goal was to enhance the wine excellence of the territory, creating a bridge between producers, experts in the sector and enthusiasts to offer a space for comparison and discovery – says the creator of the event Giada Capriotti together with her partner Silvano Serenari, promoters of the event – Vinacria was not only an event about wine but a journey into the roots and future of Sicilian food and wine culture, Vinacria is a multifaceted container made of rich and qualitative contents that wants to enhance the beautiful, the good and the right”. 59 wineries from all over the island but also 4 oil companies and 2 spirits companies, 13 masterclasses led by nationally renowned tasters, 5 book and magazine presentations : among those present were Manlio Giustiniani , Raffaele Mosca , Federico Latteri , Cinzia Benzi , the young producers of Generazione Next , Federico Graziani with his wines and the magazine “ GEN ZED ” and Remon Karam , “ The boy who came from the waves ”. Among the most significant events was the masterclass led by the Master of Wine Pietro Russo , “ Wine and contemporaneity. Styles and trends: how Sicilian viticulture adapts ” and “ The role of the Sommelier: the importance of on-the-job training and effective communication ” with Marco Reitano , head sommelier of the 3 Michelin-starred restaurant “La Pergola” in Rome: “ We are grateful to all those who contributed to the creation of this event, especially to the producers who believed in it from the beginning and who came from all over the island – the organizers point out – Vinacria has been and will continue to be a real journey through tastings, meetings, workshops and cultural moments, to discover one of the richest food and wine heritages in Italy ”. The event, promoted by the Godot Cultural Association , which aims to promote the wine, olive, gastronomic and tourist heritage through events and promotional initiatives that celebrate the excellence of Sicily, was created with the patronage of the Municipality of Syracuse, the Regional Institute of Wine and Oil, the Regional Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Mediterranean Fisheries of the Sicilian Region, the Sicilian Regional Assembly, the Senate of the Republic, the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies and the Chamber of Commerce of South East Sicily and is included in the calendar of activities of the European Region of Gastronomy 2025. Main sponsors Unigroup Spa, Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection and AD Pugliese SPA, technical partners ENOILTECH, Sword ICE, Cool Water, Kiube Studios and AIS Siracusa.
Cellars present :
The Val di Noto : Marilina Cellars, Maccari Feud, Pianogrillo Barons, Angelo Di Grazia, Fausta Mansio, Sergio Baron, Rio Favara, Zisola, Losi Migranti Vines, Rudinì, Pupillo Cellars, Salvatore Marino, Gurrieri, Pisciotto Feuds, Grazia House and Palmeri. The Val di Mazara : Intorcia, Marco De Bartoli, Christ of Campobello, Alessandro of Camporeale, Of the Princes of Spadafora, Martinico & Sons, Mandrarossa, Montoni Feud, Pellegrino, Giuseppe Cipolla, Alessandro Viola, Agricola Fiore, Gaudioso, Bonsignore and Botticella Estates.
Val Dèmone : Caravaglio, Le Casematte, Principi di Mola, Tenuta Enza la Fauci and Vigneti Verzera.
Etna : Nicosia Estates, Palmento San Basilio Estates, Serafica Land of Oil and Wine, Russo Cellars, The Keepers of the Etna Vineyards, Federico Graziani, Palmento Costanzo, Pietradolce, Cottanera, Masseria Setteporte, SRC, Stanza Terrena, Frank Cornelissen Farm, Nobody’s Cellars, Fessina Estates, Rachele’s Company, Zumbo, Al-Cantàra, Le Due Tenute, Giò Emmanuele Etna Wines, Raciti, Tornatore and Vitanova Farm
The oil companies: Viveretna, Tondo, Sciabacco and Di Mino.
Partner companies: Volcano Gin, Distilleria Giovi and Ardeaseal.