Etna Estate, Etna Wine Agriturismo, Passopisciaro, Sicily, Italy

Location:

This estate is located in the Mount Etna Wine region on the north side of Mount Etna. The location is unique, peaceful and beautiful.  The estate is actually a fully functioning winery and it's the kind of place where you can spend some time relaxing. A car is required in this area to get to the nearest villages or Mount Etna hiking trails. There is ample free parking at the estate.

Room Comfort:

The accommodations here comprise of 7 simple apartments, with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and a sitting area in each. A barbeque is also provided for each apartment. The apartments are simple but are quite large and comfortable. The apartments have basic furnishings, but do include televisions or radios. The property has a nice pool and beautiful views of the surrounding wineries and mountains.

Cleanliness:

The apartments are fairly clean; however, some are becoming a little worn down and could use some upgrading. The charming estate is very old and holds many years of history.    

Service:

We couldn't ask for anything more from the nice Italian owners.  As soon as we arrived, we were greeted by the friendly owners and given a delicious ice cream cone to cool us off while we checked in. The owners speak very little English but they tried their best to make sure we had exactly what we needed. This is a place where we got to experience true Italian culture and hospitality.

Food:

There is a restaurant on the property but unfortunately it was closed during our stay. Breakfast was included with the booking and it included fresh homemade chocolate croissants, breads and jams. Cereal and fruit were also provided. If you plan to stay at the estate for longer periods of time, we suggest you pick up some groceries on the way to the estate as the apartments all have functional kitchens and barbeques. The estate also provides wine tasting at your request. You can purchase their homemade wine and homemade jams at a pretty good price.  At breakfast you can sample their delicious homemade jams so you know exactly which one to buy. 

Overall Value:

Overall, we think this estate is a great place to stay should you find yourself on the north side of Mount Etna. The surrounding scenery is gorgeous and the service we received was second to none. Although the rooms are basic, we enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it to others.

Other Notes:

The Mount Etna region has some beautiful hiking trails that should be explored if you have the time. Some trails are not clearly marked so, if possible, take a trail map with you.

Our Rating: 4/5   Year Reviewed: 2009 

For accommodations in the area, please visit Expedia.ca. You can also visit the hotel's website at: www.etnawineagriturismo.com

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