Terra Gourmet – Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Etna Wine Festival

A festival dedicated to the green gold of Mount Etna

Terra Gourmet – Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Etna Wine Festival is a food and wine event that highlights the agricultural excellence of Santa Maria di Licodia, a town in the Metropolitan City of Catania nestled on the southwestern slopes of Mount Etna. The festival was born from a desire to showcase a territory shaped by olive groves and vineyards, in a corner of Sicily where olive cultivation is rooted in an ancient tradition.

Extra virgin olive oil and Etna wines take center stage

The heart of the event is the extra virgin olive oil of the Etna region, accompanied by Etna wines, among the most highly regarded denominations in the Sicilian wine scene. Santa Maria di Licodia is famous for its ancient olive trees and local cultivars, most notably the Nocellara Etnea. During the festival, producers, millers, and wineries meet the public to share the story of their craft.

What to expect at Terra Gourmet

• Exhibition stands featuring local farms, oil mills, and wineries from the Etna area
• Guided tastings of extra virgin olive oils and wines, led by sommeliers and expert tasters
• Show cooking sessions with chefs reinterpreting local products
• Conferences and meetings on olive growing, viticulture, innovation, and markets
• Guided tours of local farms and sites of rural tradition
• Evening shows featuring music, cabaret, and entertainment

A picturesque setting

The evenings take place at the "Belvedere" Municipal Park on Via Privitera, which overlooks the Etna landscape. Admission is free, offering a friendly and convivial atmosphere that attracts visitors from across the province of Catania and the surrounding Etna towns.

An event rooted in the territory

Organized by the Municipality of Santa Maria di Licodia, Terra Gourmet represents the evolution of a historic local olive oil festival and has quickly established itself as a landmark event for those wishing to discover the gastronomy of the slopes of Mount Etna. For one weekend, the town's streets and spaces become a showcase for the authentic flavors of the Sicily Region.