Terre Sicane Wine Fest

A toast in the heart of the Monti Sicani

The Terre Sicane Wine Fest is the premier food and wine event in Contessa Entellina, a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Palermo nestled within the Monti Sicani Park. As a village of ancient Arbëreshë foundation, where the Greek-Byzantine rite and Albanian-origin traditions still thrive, Contessa Entellina hosts this festival every summer, created to promote and showcase the quality wines of the Terre Sicane and the entire surrounding region.

The wine of the Terre Sicane

The festival is organized by the Strada del Vino Terre Sicane (Terre Sicane Wine Route) in partnership with the Municipality of Contessa Entellina. The Terre Sicane area encompasses five Sicilian DOC denominations and brings together the municipalities of Contessa Entellina, Menfi, Montevago, Sambuca di Sicilia, and Santa Margherita Belìce—a region straddling the provinces of Palermo and Agrigento, renowned for its viticultural heritage and internationally acclaimed wineries.

Masterclasses, tastings, and performances

The program takes place across the town center, with free-entry events and side shows, and the Cloister of the Abbazia Santa Maria del Bosco, a 14th-century monument that provides a stunning backdrop for the main evenings. Throughout the days, the schedule includes:

• Masterclasses and guided tastings with experts and producers;
• Tasting counters featuring the best local wines;
• Gastronomic offerings showcasing typical local products;
• Live music, DJ sets, and performances animating the squares;
• the Terre Sicane Award, presented by a panel of experts to the best wine.

An event for Sicilian wine tourism

Integrated into a broader project for the development of wine tourism in the Terre Sicane, the festival aims to bring operators and enthusiasts directly to the production sites, intertwining wine, culture, and hospitality. In recent years, it has been enriched by twinning initiatives with other Italian wine routes and projects like the "Terre Sicane Wine List." For those visiting Sicily in the summer, the Terre Sicane Wine Fest is a unique opportunity to discover an authentic corner of the Palermo hinterland, glass in hand.