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LAW of August 2, 2002, n. 5 THE REGION OF SICILY Classification of wine roads and routes. Urgent regulations on the inventory of Sicilian wine production potential. Other dispositions for rural sector.
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LAW of August 2, 2002, n. 5 THE REGION OF SICILYClassification of wine roads and routes. Urgent regulations on the inventory of Sicilian wine production potential. Other dispositions for rural sector. WINE ROADS AND ROUTES Art. 1Scope 1. According to rural development policies and in order to promote and enhance natural and cultural heritage of winemaking territories and related activities and productions by fostering several integrated offers to visitors, as referred to in law of February 10, 1992 n.164, the Region of Sicily has approved the creation and classification of the wine roads and routes, hereinafter referred to in as “Roads”. 2. These Roads are proved to be as tourist routes, where it is possible to find vineyards, wine shops and cellars, related museums of wine and viticulture, tourist information centers, typical high-quality productions, hotel accommodation facilities and environmental, natural and cultural values. As far as wine routes are concerned, territorial continuity along the coast and between the coast and the minor islands is guaranteed by the presence of the related road sign or indicator representing the Road itself and thanks to appropriate tourist information centers. 3. The Roads can involve those territories producing more types of PDO and PGI wines.
LAW of August 2, 2002, n. 5 THE REGION OF SICILYClassification of wine roads and routes. Urgent regulations on the inventory of Sicilian wine production potential. Other dispositions for rural sector. Art. 2 Classification and legal Recognition of Wine Roads 1. The Roads are classified and legally recognized by an appropriate Committee made up of winemaking businesses, local bodies and other public and private stakeholders. However, the above committee should be composed of at least a third of those businesses producing high-quality wines referred to in the related Road. The president is elected among the representatives of winemaking businesses themselves. 2. Within a maximum of 120 days after the publication of the present Law, the Regional Councilor for Forests and Agriculture should issue the standard Roads Specification based on the Regional Wine Institute related plan. This Specification provides for the high-quality requirements as referred to in as art. 8. 3. The Committee should file for recognition of the Road to the Regional Councilor for Forests and Agriculture. This request is to include a specific protocol based on the above standard Specification herein, together with the related commitment subscriptions for carrying out the Road itself, presented, in turn, by the legal representatives of those joining the committee. 4. Within a maximum of 120 days after the submission of request, the Regional Councilor for Forests and Agriculture should approve the Specification with the related classification and legal recognition of the Road. The above time-limit can be modified one time for reasons of clarifications only. After this term, the legal recognition is deemed to be granted. 5. If more committees have been set up promoting the same Road, the one joining the highest-quality winemaking businesses takes priority over the others. 6. The Regional Councilor for Forests and Agriculture should identify a specific sign for each Road according to those criteria referred to in the standard Specification. 7. The Regional Wine Institute should provide for related organization of the above mentioned regional road sign, which is approved, in turn, by the Regional Councilor for Forests and Agriculture.
VISITING CANTINE ASSOCIATE: USEFUL INFORMATION 1) Cantine Barbera – Contrada Torrenova SP 79 Menfi – Porto Palo, 92013 Menfi (AG) • Visiting hours and/or prior requests: Summer/Winter visiting hours: 10.30am to 1.00pm and 4.00pm to 6.00pm from Monday to Friday Saturday and Sunday by appointment only Prior booking recommended • Special conditions: Individuals and groups of maximum 40-45 people admitted • Type of visit: tasting events, lunch, overnight stay: Visit to the cellar followed by 4 wines tasting. € 11.00 VAT included . Vintage wines tasting provided on demand Lunch in the cellar and events provided on demand for small groups. Average price € 25.00 Special food needs and seasonal menus provided on demand. Overnight stay by Agritourisms that have an agreement provided on demand. • Basic services provided: Wine tasting using a proper wine glass. English and Italian speaking staff. Car and coach parking available. Toilet facilities. Wine shops. Free internet access. • Address, GPS coordinates, telephone number, email, name of the person in charge, general description of the cellar, wines and activities: CAN TINA a Menfi, Contrada Torrenova SP 79 (Menfi - Porto Palo) . GPS coordinates: 37° 35' 20'' N 12° 56' 7'' E Website: www.cantinebarbera.it Wine blog: www.cantinebarbera.net E - mail: info@cantinebarbera.it Tel: +39 0925 570442 Person in charge: Marilena Barbera
2 ) Aziende agricole Planeta S.S. - C.da Dispensa - 92013 Menfi (AG) • Visiting hours and/or prior requests: Winter visiting hours (1 October – 30 April, except Public Holidays): guided tour h 11.00am Summer visiting hours (1 May – 30 September, except Public Holidays): guided tour: 11.00am-3.00pm-5.00pm Sundays and Public Holidays: Closed Prior booking recommended • Special conditions: Individuals admitted • Type of visit: tasting events, lunch, overnight stay: Visit to Planeta vineyards and cellar followed by 4 wines tasting accompanied by breadsticks and Planeta extra virgin olive oil tasting € 12,00 VAT included Lunch in the cellar provided on demand, prices according to the different types of lunch • Overnight stay - n° 2 small apartments: 7 sleeps and kitchen - LA FORESTERIA new wine resort: 14 bedrooms not far from the cellar www.planetaesta.it • Basic services provided: Wine tasting using a proper wine glass. English and Italian speaking staff. Car and coach parking available. Toilet facilities. • Address, GPS coordinates, telephone number, email, name of the person in charge, general description of the cellar, wines and activities: CANTINA in località ULMO, Sambuca di Sicilia GPS coordinates: 37°37'36'' N 13°04'46'' E Website: www.planeta.it E - mail: winetour@planeta.it Tel.: +39 0925 1955460 Person in charge: Chiara Planeta
3 ) Azienda Agricola Biologica DI GIOVANNA, Contr ada San Giacomo, 92017 Sambuca di Sicilia (AG) • Visiting hours and/or prior requests From 10.00am to 5.00pm, open all day Monday to Sunday Advance notice recommended • Special conditions: None • Type of visit: tasting events, lunch, overnight stay Tasting events/ lunch/farm tours Tasting and farm tour price: € 10,00 per person Tasting, lunch and farm tour price: € 25,00 per person • Basic services provided: Wine tasting using a proper wine glass. English and Italian speaking staff. Car and coach parking available. Toilet facilities. • Address, GPS coordinates, telephone number, email, name of the person in charge, general description of the cellar, wines and activities Azienda Agricola Biologica DI GIOVANNA, Contrada San Giacomo, 92017 Sambuca di Sicilia (AG) Website: www.di - giovanna.com E - mail: guklaus@tiscali.it Tel.: +39.0925.940186 Mobile +39.329.8355523 & +39.339.6950377 Person in charge: Klaus Di Giovanna The farm produces local and international white, red and rosé wines, The farm also produces extra virgin olive oil, Biancolilla and Nocellara del Belice varieties.