One of the more memorable experiences of the trip for me was our group trip to the Gambino winery The bus ride up to the vineyard was amazing leaving the tourist hustle and bustle of Taormina for the small village life was entertaining. Gambino is a relatively new vineyard compared to others around the area. The owner’s son, Francesco, showcased five wines in total and most of them were really good. The vineyard felt like a really well run family business and although it was of nice size I still got the feeling of a strong family run winery. It was a good experience to get a taste of the true Etna wine culture from those who are very passionate about their land (Mt. Etna) and Sicilian wine. I would recommend this trip to future students. Regardless of the wine one gets to see some beautiful sights and gets to enjoy a great meal at a Lowenbraü pub that is also included in the Etna wine tasting tour.
Teatro Greco, Taormina
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Gambino Wine Experience
One of the more memorable experiences of the trip for me was our group trip to the Gambino winery The bus ride up to the vineyard was amazing leaving the tourist hustle and bustle of Taormina for the small village life was entertaining. Gambino is a relatively new vineyard compared to others around the area. The owner’s son, Francesco, showcased five wines in total and most of them were really good. The vineyard felt like a really well run family business and although it was of nice size I still got the feeling of a strong family run winery. It was a good experience to get a taste of the true Etna wine culture from those who are very passionate about their land (Mt. Etna) and Sicilian wine. I would recommend this trip to future students. Regardless of the wine one gets to see some beautiful sights and gets to enjoy a great meal at a Lowenbraü pub that is also included in the Etna wine tasting tour.
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