Ep 255 - Vittoria Wine Region, Sicily - Organic Wine, Indigenous Grapes & Sicilian Wine Travel with Stefano Girelli of Santa Tresa
About this episode
Janina Doyle explores the Vittoria wine region in Sicily with guest Stefano Girelli, discussing organic viticulture and indigenous grapes.
In this episode of the Eat Sleep Wine Repeat wine podcast, Janina heads to Vittoria in the south of Sicily to explore one of Italy’s most exciting and evolving wine regions. Joined by Stefano Girelli of Santa Tresa and Cortese, this episode blends wine education with a deep dive into organic viticulture, biodiversity, and the future of wine grapes in a warming climate. From indigenous Sicilian varieties to experimental vineyards preserving rare grapes, you’ll learn about wine through both tradition and innovation. And if you’re dreaming of wine travel, this episode might just inspire your next trip to Sicily. 05:28 – An introduction to Santa Tresa and Cortese, and how the two estates differ in style, philosophy and wine expression. 08:24 – Travel tips for visiting Vittoria, including why Ragusa is an ideal and authentic place to stay when exploring the region. 09:27 – Why Vittoria still feels like a hidden gem compared to more famous Sicilian destinations, offering a more authentic wine travel experience. 11:39 – A fun dive into the portfolio: which wine is perfect for a romantic proposal or special celebration (Il Frappatto Sparkling). 12:41 – The ideal wine for a day at the…
People in this episode
Host: Janina Doyle
Guest: Stefano Girelli
Topics covered
- Vittoria Wine Region
- Organic Wine
- Indigenous Grapes
- Sicilian Wine Travel
- Wine Education
- Biodiversity
- Climate Change
Keywords
- Vittoria
- Sicily
- organic wine
- indigenous grapes
- wine travel
- Santa Tresa
- Cortese
- wine education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Santa Tresa, Cortese
Products: Il Frappatto Sparkling, Grillo-Viognier, Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Places: Vittoria, Sicily, Ragusa
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