Porticalazzo – Olive Oil, Wine and Sicilian Family Traditions

Those wishing to get to know Porticalazzo will find a special way to experience Sicilian food culture and history here: at Baglio Ingardia, guided tastings are combined with an estate dating back to the 18th century. The property lies at the foot of Monte Erice and welcomes visitors. The result is a destination that is interesting not only for its landscape, but also for its olive oil, wine, and a family’s traditions.

Discover Olive Oil from Local Varieties

The “Grand Cru Tasting” focuses on four organic extra virgin olive oils. The varieties used are representative of the local area. A guided tasting turns this into a hands-on experience for anyone who wants not only to taste regional products, but also to discover their diversity of flavors. Reservations before arrival are recommended for this tasting, as the number of places is limited to 14 people.

Another option is the “Alla Scoperta del Baglio” experience. It includes a guided tasting of two organic Grand Cru olive oils and two organic DOC Sicilia wines. If your travel group has different interests, this experience combines two typical focuses of Sicilian culinary culture: olive oil and wine.

A Baglio with a Historic Setting

Baglio Ingardia welcomes visitors to its estate dating back to the 18th century. The “Olio, Vino e Tradizioni di Famiglia” experience begins in the main courtyard of the Baglio, which dates back to the 18th century, and leads to the estate’s old private chapel. The itinerary thus combines several spaces and perspectives of the property: the main courtyard as the starting point, the chapel as part of the estate’s history, and the culinary themes already suggested by the name of the experience.

The “Alla scoperta del Baglio” experience also offers a historical connection. It takes place in the tasting room, which formerly served as the family winery. The room is therefore not only the setting for a tasting, but also refers to its former use within the family estate. The “Così come Natura l'ha fatto” experience complements this focus with a guided tasting of four wines considered expressions of the island’s terroir.

The Right Accommodation for Planning Your Trip

When looking for accommodation in Porticalazzo, you can first consider which focus you want to give your trip. Are you primarily interested in organic olive oils? Then the “Grand Cru Tasting,” with its limited number of participants, is a good fit for a gastronomic stop planned well in advance. Those who want to delve deeper into the history of the Baglio will find different points of connection in the experiences featuring the main courtyard, chapel, and former family winery. The wine experiences, in turn, place their own emphasis on regional products and the island’s terroir.

You can also open other destinations within the selection: Custonaci, Gibellina, Granitola Torretta, Campobello Di Mazara, Marausa, Santa Ninfa, Locogrande and Pizzolungo. This allows you to combine your accommodation search with the experiences that are particularly interesting for your travel group.

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