Syracuse County

Wineries

Planeta Winery – Buonivini Estate, Noto (Syracuse)

At Casa Planeta, winemaking in Sicily is not a random endeavor - it’s deeply rooted in the diversity of landscapes and the character of...

Syracuse County

Avola: Home of the “Nero”

Famed for its wine, citrus groves, grains, almonds and olives, Avola was founded in the 11th century under Arab rule and later passed to...

Syracuse County

Noto: The Queen of Baroque

Once home to ancient Noto, which was destroyed in the 1693 earthquake, the new town emerged in the early 18th century, 10 km southeast...

Syracuse County

Megara Hyblaea: Siceliot Archaeology

According to ancient sources, Megara Hyblaea, along with Naxos, was one of the earliest Siceliot cities. Founded around 729 B.C. by Greek settlers from...

Syracuse County

Pantalica: The Rupestrian Necropolis

Located 5 km south of Sortino, where the ancient city of Hybla once stood (mid-XIII century BC), Pantalica is the most striking and important...

Syracuse County

Palazzolo Acreide: From The Greeks to Baroque Splendor

Palazzolo Acreide stands on the site of the Greek Akrai, founded in 664 B.C. by the Syracusans and destroyed by the Arabs. Rebuilt after...

Syracuse County

Syracuse: 3000 Years of History, Art and Culture

Founded in 734 BC by Corinthian settlers, Syracuse is one of the most important archaeological centers of ancient Greek civilization and one of Italy's...

Wineries