VULCANO ETNA HELICOPTER TOUR AND WINE TASTING IN A WINERY
30-minute private flight and tasting with a 2-hour experience of the winery
EURO 1250 (price per flight up to 5 passengers)
Fly over the majestic Etna volcano, admiring the power of its craters up close. Once you land, you can immerse yourself in a food and wine tour among the vineyards surrounding the volcano, tasting the best DOC wines produced with grapes from this volcanic land.
Only your group will participate in this experience with an exclusive helicopter.
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INSTANT CONFIRMATION AND FREE CANCELLATION
You can cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the flight to get a full refund.
TOUR DESCRIPTION
One of the most unforgettable experiences Sicily has to offer, a breathtaking helicopter tour (30 minutes) followed by a tasting of DOC wines at the foot of the imposing Mount Etna (approx. 2 hours).
Your adventure begins with a take-off from our private helipad in Fiumefreddo, where you will board an AS350 piloted by experienced professionals. Once in flight, you'll enjoy a spectacular bird's eye view of the active and extinct craters of Etna, Europe's highest volcano. You'll be able to see the old lava flows up close and the plumes of smoke rising majestically into the air, a natural spectacle of rare beauty.
After admiring the wonders of Etna from above, the helicopter will land directly at a winery located at the foot of the volcano. Here a first-class food and wine experience awaits you. You will be guided through a tasting of D.O.C. wines, produced with grapes grown on the surrounding volcanic soil and aged in oak barrels. You will learn to recognise and appreciate the nuances of each individual glass with a guided tour of the winery, discovering how the unique terroir of Etna is reflected in every sip.
Each individual side of Mount Etna, with its unique microclimates and soils, offers an unrivalled expression of the grape varieties cultivated in this volcanic region. The minerality of the wines varies considerably depending on the age of the lava rock on which the vines grow, with the older ones giving intense aromas of broom, medical herbs and other natural aromatic herbs typical of the Mediterranean scrub. This extraordinary diversity is reflected in the complexity and elegance of Etna wines, making them among the most appreciated and sought after by wine lovers all over the world. A glass of these volcanic nectars represents a sensory journey through the millenary history of Etna, with each sip revealing the multiple nuances of its indomitable and fascinating nature.
This exclusive wine tour by helicopter combines the thrill of a scenic flight with the pleasure of wine tasting accompanied by refined local foods and products, creating an unparalleled multisensory experience. Let yourself be carried away by the majesty of Mount Etna and the elegance of its wines, for an unforgettable memory of your stay in Sicily. The tour ends at the winery after the tasting.
- Duration: 30 minutes flight and about 2 hours wine experience
- Helicopter AS 350 (max 5 seats + pilot)
- Take-off from: Elisuperficie Fiumefreddo
Via Catania Messina, 14, 95013 Fiumefreddo di Sicilia CT, Italy - Landing: One of the most renowned wineries at the slopes of the volcano
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended during pregnancy or for people with heart problems
- This experience will only take place in favourable weather conditions. In case of cancellation due to poor weather or technical issues, you will be able to choose another date.
Only Wine
4 glasses of Etna DOC wine
Accompanied by
Bread made from ancient Sicilian grains (Timilia, Russello, Perciasacchi)
Homemade breadsticks
Focaccia with oregano and salt
Black bread
Extra virgin olive oil 173 – a blend of nocella dell'Etna, brancolino and san benedetto
Normandy butter
Euro 35 per person
Contrada Santa Venera
4 glasses of Etna DOC wine
Accompanied by
4 types of cold meat: salted meat carpaccio, homemade mortadella,
ham cooked in Gocce di Lava wine, S. Angelo salami
3 types of cheese: Piacentino Ennese (slow food presidium), Vastedda del Belice
(slow food presidium), Casacavaddu Ibleo
Home-made jams
Meat arancini
Home-made bread/focaccia/breadsticks and extra virgin olive oil
Euro 50 per person
Vette Vulcaniche
4 glasses of Etna DOC wine
Accompanied by
4 types of cold meat: salted meat carpaccio, homemade mortadella,
ham cooked in Gocce di Lava wine, S. Angelo salami
3 types of cheese: Piacentino Ennese (slow food presidium), Vastedda del Belice (slow food presidium), Casacavaddu Ibleo
Home-made jams
Fish arancini
Home-made bread/focaccia/breadsticks and extra virgin olive oil
Euro 50 per person
Le Bollicine della Contea
4 glasses of Etna DOC
Accompanied by
Stuffed red mullet
Bigoli pasta with anchovies and hazelnuts
Cod 2.0
Seared octopus
Marinated red prawns
Euro 70 per person
The Unique Vines of Etna Volcano to Discover with HeliSicily: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Carricante
Etna wines are renowned for their extraordinary quality, the result of indigenous grape varieties that thrive on the slopes of the volcano. Three varieties in particular dominate the Etna wine scene:
Nerello Mascalese: the undisputed king of Etna red wines. This grape variety produces elegant and complex wines with notes of red fruits, spices and a marked minerality. Its ability to express the volcanic terroir makes it unique on the Italian wine scene.
Nerello Cappuccio: Often used in blends with Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio adds colour and softness to wines. This grape variety contributes structured and aromatic reds, perfect representatives of Etna wines.
Carricante: For whites, it is the flagship variety. It produces fresh, mineral wines with a marked acidity that makes them long-lived. Often blended with Catarratto, another indigenous variety, Carricante gives rise to white wines of great personality and finesse. These unique vines, cultivated on volcanic soils rich in minerals, are the key to the success of Etna wines, which are increasingly appreciated by connoisseurs all over the world.
Etna Volcano Territories: Diversity and Character in Wines
Unique Microclimates and Terroirs
Etna, Europe's highest active volcano, offers an extraordinary environment for viticulture. Etna wines are the result of a unique combination of factors: mineral-rich volcanic soils, high altitudes and variable microclimates. These elements give the wines a distinctive character and surprising complexity.
Autochthonous Vines and Their Expressions
The main grape varieties in the region include Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante and Catarratto. Each of these expresses itself in a unique way depending on its position on the volcano. Nerello Mascalese, in particular, produces elegant and structured red wines, while Carricante gives rise to mineral and fresh white wines.
Diversity of the slopes
Wine production on Etna extends over several slopes, each with its own characteristics:
- North Slope: Cooler, more delicate wines
- East Slope: Production influenced by sea breezes
- Southern slope: Fuller-bodied and structured wines
This territorial diversity is reflected in the richness and variety of the wines produced, making Etna one of the most fascinating wine-growing areas in Italy.
Etna Wines: Expressions of an Extraordinary Volcanic Terroir
Etna wines are an authentic expression of Sicily's volcanic terroir. These unique nectars are born on the slopes of the majestic volcano, where the vines take root in soil rich in minerals and volcanic ash.
Autochthonous grape varieties: The soul of Etnean wines, nerello mascalese and nerello cappuccio, are the undisputed protagonists of the reds. The former confers elegance and longevity, while the latter brings colour and body. For the whites, carricante gives freshness and minerality, often accompanied by catarratto, which adds structure and fruity aromas.
Distinctive Characteristics: Etna wines are distinguished by their distinct minerality, freshness and aromatic complexity. The reds offer notes of red fruits, spices and a pleasant savouriness. The whites surprise with hints of citrus and marked acidity. Both reflect the uniqueness of the volcanic territory in the glass, providing an unforgettable sensory experience.
The wines of this Sicilian volcano represent a unique oenological heritage. The combination of indigenous grape varieties, volcanic terroir and special microclimates gives these wines inimitable characteristics. Exploring the different districts and tasting their productions will allow you to fully appreciate the richness and complexity of this wine territory. Whether you are an enthusiast or simply curious, Etna's wines will surprise and win you over with their distinctive personality. Don't miss the opportunity to discover these Sicilian excellences with a Helisicily tour, witnesses of a millenary tradition and an extraordinary territory that continues to give emotions in every glass.
