Terre Sicane Wine Route – Sicily: golden hills, ancient wines and villages where time has the rhythm of the seasons. The Terre Sicane Wine Route extends between the provinces of Agrigento-Palermo, crossing a hilly and lush territory that includes the municipalities of Menfi, Contessa Entellina, Sambuca di Sicilia, Santa Margherita di Belice and Montevago. Here was born one of the most dynamic wineries in Sicily, where wine is an integral part of the landscape and rural culture. 🍇 Native vines and biodiversity: The territory is the cradle of historic vines such as Nero d'Avola, Grillo, Inzolia and Perricone, but also of international varieties grown with local sensitivity. The rich soils and mild climate, influenced by sea breezes, favor sustainable viticulture, with a natural balance that is reflected in the wines. 👉 Tip: Many wineries offer hospitality in elegant farms or wine resorts: perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in the vineyards and savor Sicilian authenticity slowly. 🏛️ Wine villages and literary memories: The route connects fascinating villages such as Sambuca di Sicilia (Borgo dei Borghi 2016), Santa Margherita di Belice – linked to Tomasi di Lampedusa's The Leopard – and Menfi, home of wine and clean sea. Each village preserves churches, palaces, wine museums and atmospheres that are still genuine. 👉 Tip: Look for hospitality in manor houses or B&Bs spread throughout the historic centers: many structures offer experiences that intertwine wine, art and history. 🍷 Expressive wines and peasant cuisine: The reds of the Terre Sicane are intense and spicy, the whites fresh and savory, the passito fragrant and complex. The cuisine of the area is a synthesis of strong and genuine flavors: caponata, sheep's milk cheeses, fish couscous, cunzato bread and desserts based on almonds and figs. 👉 Tip: Book a tasting in the cellar with a typical Sicilian menu: many farms offer lunches and dinners between the rows or in the internal bagli overlooking the hills. 🚶 Itineraries between nature and vineyards: The area is crossed by nature and rural paths, ideal for walking or cycling through vineyards, olive groves, lakes and reserves. The landscape is marked by dirt roads, farms, dry stone walls and cellars perfectly integrated into the territory. 👉 Tip: Some farmhouses organize guided tours with picnics in the vineyard, sensory workshops and seasonal activities related to the grape or olive harvest. 🎉 Wine culture and folk festivals: The Terre Sicane Wine Route lives throughout the year with events that celebrate the grape harvest, rurality and the culture of good living. Food and wine festivals, wine fairs, literary re-enactments and musical evenings among the vineyards make your stay always engaging. 👉 Tip: Visit Menfi during the summer event "Inycon", one of the most authentic wine festivals on the island, with open cellars, crafts and live performances. Among the Terre Sicane, each glass contains the sun of a slow day, the voice of the countryside and the deep breath of those who work the land with respect.