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Monaci delle Terre Nere

Zafferana Etnea, Italy

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views of Etna & the seawine-producing propertyprivate villasauthentic Sicilyfarm-to-table

Nestled in the heart of the Etna National Park, an undeniable aura takes hold as you enter the Monaci delle Terre Nere estate. Composed of an 18th-century aristocratic villa and several private houses spread over 25 hectares — a part of which includes a vineyard — this exceptional hotel celebrates the rural charm of a bygone Sicily by combining it with timeless architectural style. Furthermore, it embraces an eco-responsible ethos that is perfectly reflected in its gourmet restaurant Kantico, where each dish strikes a meticulous balance between the exaltation of the culinary landscape and the authenticity of traditional products. A member of the Slow Food movement, the latter offers a wide range of dishes enhanced all the more by the Etna wines produced on the estate. At the Convivium Bar, discover cocktails concoted from local ingredients and carefully prepared. Staying at Monaci delle Terre Nere generates such incredible energy that, in addition to feeling regenerated, you will be left with the delicious impression of floating like a feather through the air.

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Kantico Restaurant

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At Kantico, wine determines what you eat: Choose your wine first, then Chef Onofrio Pagnotto will conceive five dishes designed to complement its every nuance. Vegetables, heritage legumes and estate-grown produce all help tell the story of Mount Etna through cuisine that’s free-spirited yet refined. Enjoyed in the estate’s cellars, the experience comes full circle.

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Sicilian Cooking Class

Learn the secrets of Sicilian cooking with our Chef, who starts the lesson with a visit to the farm to collect fresh eggs, herbs and vegetables. You'll be taught how to make fresh pasta by hand, using flour from heritage wheat, as well as seasonal sauces. Afterwards, enjoy the fruits of your labours with a delightful lunch.

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Farm Life

There are so many ways to get involved in life on the farm. Ask one of the estate team members to take you on a guided tour of our organic kitchen garden and orchards where you will learn to recognize plants, understand how and when to harvest their fruits and discover how to use these gifts of nature in food and drinks.Collect eggs laid on the day by our hens. Take a stroll in our organic herb garden and pick the herbs you love the most. We'll turn these scented leaves and flowers into a freshly made tea or create a Signature Cocktails in our Convivium Bar. Hike or cycle our many meandering pathways, and stop off at our treehouse for a sunrise or sundowner view.

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Wine Tasting on Mount Etna

Volcanic Etna is one of the most exciting emerging wine territories, with indigenous grape varieties and a rare terroir. Learn about these unique wines through the lens of winegrowing and winemaking traditions. Using the estate's vineyards and ancient winemaking facility, the 'almento' as the venue, this private wine-tasting tour is led by our expert sommelier. You'll sample wines from the Monaci delle Terre Nere estate and other acclaimed local producers.