June 1 - June 2, 2025
Castellamare del Golfo
Tastavino - Vol. II
The event envisages the participation of about twenty wineries from all over Sicily, with a focus on natural wines and excellences from the territory of Castellammare del Golfo and Alcamo.
This second edition also includes the presence of a ‘guest’ terroir, which will be Etna, with its mineral wines and world-famous wineries.
The event is sponsored by the Municipality of Castellammare del Golfo, the Regional Institute of Wine and Oil (IRVO) and the Sicilian Region's Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Mediterranean Fisheries.
Program
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both days there will be thematic talks on wine and entrepreneurship in the sector, with networking opportunities and light refreshments. Participants will include representatives from institutions and wineries, representatives from the restaurant and hotel industry, distributors and journalists from the sector.
From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on both days, there will then be four masterclasses conducted by oenologist Giacomo Alberto Manzo, executive officer of the Marsala branch of IRVO, Sicily DOC Wine Inspector and Sicily IGP Oil Inspector. The masterclasses will be dedicated to Catarratto and Carricante, olive oil and aromatic wines of the region.
From 6.30 pm: start of the actual tasting, with live music.
A press tour is planned for accredited journalists, bloggers and influencers who will attend to promote the event in the media.
From 7 p.m. there will be musical entertainment to accompany the
tasting event and then, from 10 p.m. onwards, a small concert with live bands in the square.
For the tasting event there will be an entrance fee, while other activities
(such as debates, presentations and concerts) will be free of charge.