Wines and Oils of Sicily

Wines and Oils of Sicily in Chiaramonte Gulfi

Wines and Oils of Sicily is the event that AIS Sicily (Italian Sommelier Association) dedicates to the island's two great production excellences: wine and extra virgin olive oil. The event takes place in Chiaramonte Gulfi, a village in the province of Ragusa known as the "Balcony of Sicily" and long considered one of the capitals of Iblei Mountains oil. This choice is far from accidental: the Iblean municipality preserves a centuries-old olive oil tradition that provides the ideal setting for a day entirely dedicated to quality.

Wine and Oil Competitions

The heart of the event lies in the two official competitions organized by AIS Sicily. The olive oil competition is dedicated to the various cultivars present in the Sicilian territory, with blind tastings conducted by expert tasters on samples from participating companies. The wine competition focuses on two typical expressions of the Iblean area, Frappato and Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, evaluated by the association's official tasters. The awards ceremony takes place in the evening and represents an important recognition for the region's wineries and oil mills.

Masterclasses and Tastings

In the afternoon, two in-depth masterclasses take place: the oil masterclass "Discovering the cultivars of Western and Eastern Sicily" and the wine masterclass "The different areas of Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG," a sensory journey through territories, company histories, and production philosophies. In the evening, tasting counters open with wines and oils, accompanied by educational workshops designed to introduce the public to the organoleptic characteristics of the two products.

The Talk on Wine and Olive Oil Tourism

The theme of this edition is "The future of wine and olive oil tourism in Sicily." The day concludes with a technical roundtable that brings together local administrators, representatives of the Monti Iblei DOP Consortium, Sicilian olive oil consortia, AIS Sicily, and IRVO, to discuss the development of wine and olive oil tourism in the Iblean territory, covering history, evolution, and modern perspectives.

An Event for the Iblean Territory

Wines and Oils of Sicily is much more than a tasting: it is an opportunity for growth for local companies and for outreach to enthusiasts and the curious. Chiaramonte Gulfi, with its olive heritage and proximity to the Cerasuolo di Vittoria area, offers the perfect context to discover the deep bond between Sicily and its quality products.