Smell of Wine
A day of cycling for people who love pedaling with a dose of curiosity mixed with adventure.
Difficulty: High | Km: 152.98 | Time: 6:07:09
In brief
The path is breathtaking. Cross the street Grape Italy, climb up to Riesi for a light lunch in one of the most renowned and noble fiefs of Sicily: Feud of the Principi di Butera. It starts diving towards the sea at the time of the Castle of Falconara and then along one of the most beautiful coastlines and unspoilt parts of Trinacria. You get to Licata, going inward cross Palma di Montechiaro and the town of Naro. A day of bike for those who enjoy cycling .... for people with a dose of curiosity mixed with uncommon adventure!
Stage 1:
The Feud Principi di Butera is an estate that belonged to two of the noble and powerful Sicilian families, that of Branciforte and Lanza. The old feud is now fully restored property of the Zonin family, committed to enhancing this unique land, plenty of sun and perfumes, producing world-class wines that express the whole soul and strength of Sicily. Renowned and envied around the world are the two wines are produced in this estate:
1) Il Simposio, a true expression of the deepest soul of Sicily.
2) Insolia classified as a Sicily DOC. Rich flavor, balanced with delicate hints of sweet almond.
Stage 2: Acropolis Monte Sant'Angelo
Excavations under the Monte Sant'Angelo - Acropolis Greek: Recent excavations have unearthed the remains of houses, three two-storey villas of two wealthy brothers (Rediscover hundred gold coins, necklaces and various jewelry buried a treasure chest).
Stage 3: Castle of Falconara
The Castle of Falconara located on the south central coast of Sicily, is one of the best preserved in Sicily, and is the only one of the castles of the province of Caltanissetta, that overlooks the sea.
Road wavy, long distance, and requires a specific athletic training!
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