Strada del Nero d'Avola and Cerasuolo di Vittoria – Sicily: vineyards in the sun, Mediterranean reds and stone cities that smell of must. The Strada del Nero d'Avola and Cerasuolo di Vittoria develops in south-eastern Sicily, between the provinces of Ragusa, Caltanissetta and Catania. In these sunny lands, rich in clay and limestone, two of the most representative red wines of the island are born: the full-bodied Nero d'Avola and the refined Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, the only Sicilian wine with a controlled and guaranteed designation of origin. 🍇 Vineyards between plateaus and sea breezes: The vineyards stretch between rolling hills, cultivated valleys and sunny plateaus. Nero d'Avola gives structure, body and depth; Frappato, with which it is blended in Cerasuolo, adds elegance and freshness. The combination gives intense but lively wines, suitable as much for aging as for young and convivial drinking. 👉 Tip: Look for a stay in a wine relais among the rows: many facilities offer vertical tastings, guided tours and dinners in the vineyard at sunset. 🏛️ Baroque cities and wine villages: The route crosses places of great charm: Vittoria, the heart of Cerasuolo; Noto, Modica, Scicli and Ragusa Ibla, jewels of Sicilian Baroque; but also rural villages such as Chiaramonte Gulfi and Avola, home of the vine of the same name. The landscapes alternate vineyards, carob trees, olive groves and expanses of wheat that sparkle under the sun. 👉 Tip: Stay in a historic house in the center of Modica or Ragusa: many offer packages that combine art, wine and gastronomy. 🍷 Mediterranean reds and generous tables: Nero d'Avola expresses itself with notes of dark fruits, spices and licorice; Cerasuolo di Vittoria combines intensity and lightness, ideal with Sicilian land cuisine. Both wines go well with robust dishes: grilled meats, pork sauce, grilled eggplant, aged cheeses and artisanal cured meats. 👉 Tip: Book a lunch in a farm with zero-kilometer cuisine: typical dishes and house wine, in an authentic and relaxed setting. 🚶 Experiences between vineyards and cellars: Many wineries in the area offer guided tours of the vineyards, cellar tours, technical tastings and sensory workshops. The routes cross orderly agricultural landscapes, dotted with dry stone walls, historic millstones and small woods. 👉 Tip: Some farmhouses organize immersive experiences: from manual grape harvesting to evenings with guided tastings in the garden. 🎉 Wine festivals and peasant culture: On the occasion of the grape harvest or in the spring months, numerous wineries open their doors for food and wine events, folk shows and rural markets. Wine thus becomes an opportunity for meeting, celebration and storytelling. 👉 Tip: Check the dates of the wine fairs in Vittoria: many establishments offer packages with overnight stays, visits to the winery and participation in festive evenings. On the Nero d'Avola and Cerasuolo Road, every glass has the pace of the sun and the scent of the land that breathes silently between one harvest and another.