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Pollino: Maradei Winery Tour and Tasting
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Savor the flavors of Calabria with a tasting of local wines and olive oil
- Learn about the organic and biodynamic farming practices of the winery
- Explore the historic Arab-Byzantine center of Saracena
- Enjoy a tour of the winery and vineyards with a local guide
Activity location
- Castrovillari
- Castrovillari, Calabria, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Piazza XX Settembre, 87010 Saracena CS, Italia
- Saracena, Calabria, Italy
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Pollino: Maradei Winery Tour and Tasting
- 2h
Activity duration is 2 hours 2h - English
What's included, what's not
- A guided tour of the small winery
What's included What's included - Exclusive tasting of the rare Moscato Passito of Saracena
What's included What's included - Tasting of natural wines from local grape varieties
What's included What's included - Tasting of organic extra virgin olive oil
What's included What's included - Wine pairing with local delights
What's included What's included - Transportation to the location
What's excluded What's excluded - Meals
What's excluded What's excluded
What you can expect
Uncover the Calabria you never knew… a sip of wine, flavor, and history!
Our guests will be guided on a unique journey of pairings between wines and local products from the heart of Calabria, carefully selected to highlight their aromas and distinctive qualities. This sensory journey, starting with our most innovative productions, will take you back to the 9th century with a tasting of Moscato Passito di Saracena, an extremely rare wine still made using the ancient Arab method.
The Maradei company extends across the villages of Saracena, Firmo, and Lungro, set between the Pollino National Park and the Upper Sybaris Valley, an area of unspoiled landscapes and strong cultural identity. Deeply connected to olive and vine cultivation, this land reflects centuries-old traditions where Upper Calabrian farming customs harmonize with the rituals and heritage of historic Arbëreshë communities, shaping a distinctive expression of olive oil and wine rooted in the territory.
Our production philosophy respects nature and time, creating wines that follow their own natural rhythm. Made exclusively from native grape varieties -Guarnaccia Bianca, Malvasia Bianca, Moscatello di Saracena, Malvasia Nera, and Magliocco Dolce - each wine is carefully aged in stainless steel, terracotta, or barrique, and then refined through extended bottle maturation to fully reveal its character and depth. We also produce exceptional extra virgin olive oil from historic cultivars, capturing the authenticity, richness, and heritage of our land.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Castrovillari
- Castrovillari, Calabria, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Piazza XX Settembre, 87010 Saracena CS, Italia
- Saracena, Calabria, Italy