Strada della Malvasia delle Lipari – Sicily: lava vineyards, sea wind and golden wine suspended over the blue of the Aeolian Islands. The Malvasia delle Lipari Road crosses the islands of the Aeolian archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where vines grow among volcanic stone, saline breezes and views that open onto infinity. The heart of this path is Malvasia delle Lipari DOC, a fortified and aromatic wine, the result of ancient terraces and manual processes that resist modernity. 🍇 Heroic vineyards between sea and fire: The rows climb on lava slopes, supported by dry stone walls and cultivated on black, mineral soils, generated by volcanoes. The grapes – Malvasia Bianca and Corinto Nero – are exposed to the sun and constant winds, which dry out and concentrate the sugars. Traditional vinification also includes drying in the sun, for an intense, amber result with a long persistence. 👉 Tip: Stay in a small farmhouse among the vineyards or in an Aeolian house with a terrace overlooking the sea: many establishments offer evening tastings and dinners with local products. 🌋 Volcanic Vistas & Wine Islands: The itinerary touches the islands of Salina (the most suitable for viticulture), Lipari, Vulcano and Pianoconte, where small wineries produce identity wines. Between smoking hills, dormant craters and views of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the vineyard landscape becomes part of the Mediterranean myth. 👉 Tip: Some wine resorts offer private tours of the vineyards, grape harvest experiences and sea-view spas: a refined way to experience Aeolian wine tourism. 🚶 Experiences among vineyards and sunsets: The cellars offer tastings on the terrace, walks in the vineyards, visits to outdoor drying areas. The paths connect vineyards, viewpoints and small farmhouses, while the sun sets over the sea and lights up the glass with golden reflections. 👉 Tip: Look for establishments that include light lunches in the vineyard or aperitifs at sunset: the wine-landscape combination is the heart of the experience. 🍷 Wine that tells the story of the island: Malvasia delle Lipari can be dry, sweet or raised. Each version expresses the essence of the islands: wind, light, stone and patience. Wine accompanies citrus desserts, aged cheeses, walnut biscuits and moments of slow reflection. 👉 Tip: Many small agricultural B&Bs offer sensory experiences: guided tastings, pairings with local preserves and confidences with producers. 🎉 Festivals, harvests and traditions: In summer and autumn, the islands host events dedicated to wine: Malvasia Day, tastings at sunset, stories of vineyards. Harvest festivals are moments of authentic community, where producers open their doors and time passes between glasses and stories. 👉 Tip: In some rural establishments it is possible to actively participate in the harvest: between the rows, you work, laugh and then toast at sunset. On the Malvasia Road, every glass is an island: ancient, bright and full of sea inside.