Vineyards tour and tasting of natural wines and olive oil at Armosa winery

We had a lovely experience visiting this beautiful, rustic winery in Sicily. We were warmly welcomed and received a clear and interesting explanation of the winemaking process, including information about where the different grapes are grown. We did miss a brief personal introduction at the beginning, as the experience moved almost immediately into the details of winemaking.

We had expected the visit to have a more relaxed seated wine tasting. Instead, the tasting took place while standing between the wine barrels. We also used the same glass for each wine, meaning the group had to wait until everyone had finished before moving on to the next one. A seated tasting area and separate glasses, or a way to rinse them between wines, could make the experience feel a little more relaxed. The small snacks and cheeses served alongside the wines were a very nice addition. Our personal favourites were the red wines.

After the tasting, we had to wait for the temperature to cool down a little before visiting the vineyard. It was very thoughtful that folding chairs and tables were available to be put outside in the shade, where we could sit, relax and enjoy some of the wine we had purchased.

One thing we were particularly looking forward to was the olive oil tasting. Unfortunately, this was not available because it was not the right season and the olive harvest had been relatively small that year, so the available oil had to be used sparingly. We completely understand the reason, although it was still a little disappointing as this had been one of the experiences we were excited about.

We also expected a little more from the vineyard visit itself. We were not entirely sure beforehand what it would involve, but in practice it consisted mainly of walking across the road to see the vines and then returning to the winery. It could be a nice addition to spend a little more time there and explain the grape varieties, growing conditions or vineyard work while walking through the vines.

Overall, the hospitality was excellent. We especially appreciated being able to stay at the outdoor foldable tables afterwards while waiting for our taxis. It was a relaxed and welcoming end to the visit, and we really enjoyed the setting, the wines and the friendly atmosphere.

Start with a short personal introduction before going into the winemaking details.
Consider offering a more relaxed seated wine tasting, with separate glasses or an easy way to rinse glasses between wines.
Include a bit more explanation or activity during the vineyard visit.
If the olive oil tasting is unavailable, make this clear beforehand so expectations can be managed.

Lovely little vineyard, our guide was excellent, friendly and informative. It was a very hot day so we stayed indoors to keep cool, wines and paired snacks were fabulous.

such a wonderful afternoon. great tour and tasting ..small. organic and natural wines made with love. highly recommend