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An holiday in Sicily tasting Italy wine – Discover the event “Glasses of Stars”

On 10 August 2007, in the night of Saint Lorenzo, the National Movement of the Wine Tourism will organize the event for the passionate of the wine “Glasses of Stars”. The appointment, not to lose, will be carried out in some land property of the Sicily like the Donnafugata Estate and the Scilio Estate of Valle Galfina in Linguaglossa.

In the Estate of Donnafugata (S.S. 624 Palermo-Sciacca) will be the opportunity to participate to guided visits at the vineyards of the Chardonnay “the Escapeâ€? and to vinification wine cellar. A specialized staff will explaine the techniques of the vineyard’s cultivation.
Naturally there will be tastings of the Donnafugata wines.

The Scilio Estate of Valle Galfina ( 2 Km from Linguaglossa on the S.P for Zafferana) will introduce an evening dedicated to the wine and music jazz with the concert of Maria Patti Quartet. There will be, obviously, the tasting of a special selection of the wines Etna Scilio and the opportunity to dinner in farm holidays with reservation.

To participate at the events, it will be necessary to pay € 5 for the incomes and a bail of € 5 for the use of the glass.
Information and reservations for the Scilio Estate of Valle Galfina: http://www.volcanoetna.com/2/valle-galfina.html
For Donnafugata obligatory reservation – Telephone number: 800 252321 or email: info@donnafugata.it

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At the discovery of the Greek – Roman art and architecture in Sicily – The summery night

This initiative has been introduced in Catania, for who want to know the Sicily’s culture. For some days of the week and until September the 2nd, there will be the possibility to visit the artistic patrimony of the island.

Churches, archaeological site and museums will remain opened, also of night, for the tourists to discover the places of the sicilian art. Naturally, all the province of the region will participate.

In Catania will be admired:

• The Terme Achilleane
• The Roman Terme
• The Roman Amphitheater
• The Greek – Roman Theatre
• The Belliniano Museum
• Ursino Castle and other tourist interest sites

Info http://www.volcanoetna.com/en/villages/catania.html

Castiglione of Sicily – Exhibition calendar of the summery event 2007

“Eventi Estate 2007â€? is the summery manifestation that will have place to Castiglione of Sicily, Etna Nord. An event that represents an opportunity for the promotion of the Etna’s territory and for its gastronomy products. The calendar is rich of encounter, that will be carried out also in the adjacence of Castiglione, in the month of August. Between music, fashion, culture and teather, will find space also conventions, sport and gastronomy competitions.

For information: www.comune.castiglionedisicilia.ct-egov.it

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