Sicily is the crossroads of the Mediterranean and waves of successive conquerors – from the Phoenicians to the Ancient Greeks to the Normans, have left behind their cultural legacies. Today, this is visible in the architecture, the wonderful and varied food – and, of course, the wine. Sicily is one of the engines of the Italian wine industry producing twice as much as New Zealand. Vineyards thrive on the low plains, the mountains, volcanic slopes and offshore islands. We will explore the rich variety of wines produced on the east coast of Sicily, from the southern tip of the island to the slopes of Mount Etna.