The Sicily Blog

May 19, 2008 (Mon): Over the millennia, Sicily has attracted Phoenician seafarers, Carthaginian settlers, Roman troops, Arab and Norman conquerors, Spanish conquistadors, and British merchants of marsala -- and most recently, wine lovers. Come see why this ancient land is now Italy's hottest new wine zone. Also visit Greek temples and Byzantine cathedrals, lunch at an olive oil producer, see sea salt's creation, and feast on Sicily's multicultural cuisine. HIGHLIGHTS: • Wine estates: Planeta, Donnafugata, Ceuso, de Bartoli & more • Greek temple at Segesta • Sea-salt in the making • Meals at an olive oil farm & 4 wineries • Byzantine mosaics in Palermo & Monreale