Val di Mazara Wine Region
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The Val di Mazara Wine Region is a winemaking area in western Sicily, centred on Trapani province and parts of western Palermo province. It includes wine-producing areas around Erice, Marsala, Alcamo, Menfi, and Salaparuta. The region includes several DOC zones and a mix of coastal plains, inland hills, and island vineyards, with wineries that offer tastings, cellar visits, and accommodation.
UnderstandThe Val di Mazara Wine Region covers much of western Sicily, including the provinces of Trapani and western Palermo.
Get inThe region is accessible by air, sea, road, and rail. While coastal towns such as Trapani and Marsala are easily reached, inland wine areas often require a car or organised transport.
Get aroundGuided wine tours operate throughout the region and typically include transportation and winery visits.
See and doThe wineries listed below are located within or near the relevant DOC areas. Not all wines produced are necessarily labelled under the DOC.
EatSome wineries and agriturismi in western Sicily operate restaurants serving regional dishes, often using estate-grown ingredients and local wines.
BuyMany wineries in the Trapani province sell wine directly to visitors, often at the end of tastings.
Stay safeAvoid drinking and driving when visiting wineries. Rural roads may be narrow and poorly lit, and summer heat can be intense.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Val di Mazara Wine Region" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Paul Stephenson from London, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons