Sicilian wine tasting with Santa Tresa and Cortese Wineries – Thursday 30th April 2026

Siblings Stefano and Marina Girelli hail from the very north of Italy but they could both see the potential that existed in the wilds of the island of Sicily. In 2001 they purchased the Santa Tresa winery, lured by its rich red soils and back to nature wilderness. In 2016 they then purchased Azienda Agricole Cortese based in the hinterland of Ragusa. We have both been fortunate enough to visit these two fabulous wineries and have been passionate champions of the incredible wines that they both produce.

Now you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the ethos that is integral to both properties. Organic, sustainable and crafted with a respect for the land, the flora and the fauna. We’ll be joined by their export manager, the wonderful Val, who will guide us through the very essence of Sicilian wine.