We took a trip up to the Gambino winery which is located on the upper foothills of mount Etna. We had Monday off and were looking for a quick and easy outing to help Deanna recover from jet lag. Since we have arrived here in Sicily we have heard this winery mentioned many times and gave it a try on a beautiful fall day.
The winery has around 25 acres that are terraced starting 3000 feet above sea level.
Looking out towards Taormina, we had some fog that blocked the full view. I can only image the view from here on a clear day.
The new tasting room and restaurant.
Mom and dad letting the girls take pictures.
Happy girls.
We got there just as a group of German business men were getting ready to have a tour of the winery and cellar. We tagged along and learned about Gambino's process of making wines.
Oak storage barrels in the cellar.
Mark measuring the bigger barrels to see it will fit in the Honda.
Family photo on the walk back to the tasting room.
The girls love picking flowers.
I took a few pictures on the walk down the hill to get a feeling of the land. One pine tree overlooks the grapes.
Laurel bringing up the rear.
After the tour of the winery we sat down to try their wines with lunch. Deanna and Mark choose the smaller lunch option and the girls order pasta with tomato sauce and shared the extras that we received.
The new tasting room was great. Open seating with windows that overlook the vines and countryside.
Dad and Laurel waiting to try a different wine. Laurel was ready to try all the wines. She has always had a good nose and loves to taste food and wines.
Our waitress who taught us about the different wines that they make.
Sausage with pistachio on top and salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar also made on the property.
The five wines that we enjoyed during lunch.
Laurel ranking of the wines. The waitress loved the list and placed it on the desk.
Deanna finishing lunch with coffee and dessert.
We had a great time at the Gambino and will return again. Hopefully with a group of friends to enjoy this wonderful winery.
The winery has around 25 acres that are terraced starting 3000 feet above sea level.
Looking out towards Taormina, we had some fog that blocked the full view. I can only image the view from here on a clear day.
The new tasting room and restaurant.
Mom and dad letting the girls take pictures.
Happy girls.
We got there just as a group of German business men were getting ready to have a tour of the winery and cellar. We tagged along and learned about Gambino's process of making wines.
Oak storage barrels in the cellar.
Mark measuring the bigger barrels to see it will fit in the Honda.
Family photo on the walk back to the tasting room.
The girls love picking flowers.
I took a few pictures on the walk down the hill to get a feeling of the land. One pine tree overlooks the grapes.
Laurel bringing up the rear.
After the tour of the winery we sat down to try their wines with lunch. Deanna and Mark choose the smaller lunch option and the girls order pasta with tomato sauce and shared the extras that we received.
The new tasting room was great. Open seating with windows that overlook the vines and countryside.
Dad and Laurel waiting to try a different wine. Laurel was ready to try all the wines. She has always had a good nose and loves to taste food and wines.
Our waitress who taught us about the different wines that they make.
Sausage with pistachio on top and salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar also made on the property.
The five wines that we enjoyed during lunch.
Laurel ranking of the wines. The waitress loved the list and placed it on the desk.
Deanna finishing lunch with coffee and dessert.
We had a great time at the Gambino and will return again. Hopefully with a group of friends to enjoy this wonderful winery.
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