The traditional harvest festival at Casa Sicilia winery in Novelda returns with renewed energy this year, bringing together locals and visitors for a celebration of history, craftsmanship, and fine regional flavors. Across five Sundays from August 21 to September 18, guests will find guided tours of vineyards and restored heritage spaces that date back to the 18th century. These tours invite participants to explore the careful steps behind winemaking, from grape selection to fermentation, and to discover how different varieties shape the character of Casa Sicilia wines. Following each visit, the restaurant will present a specially crafted menu where wine and grape elements take center stage, weaving together the flavors of the season with the story of the vineyard.
Guided tours are scheduled for 11:30 am in English, with the balance offered in Spanish. These sessions are led by the technical team from Casa Sicilia, a proud member of the Vectalia group’s portfolio of wineries. In addition to the standard tour, visitors can look forward to interactive tastings, a flight of grape varieties, and a thoughtfully staged photo opportunity designed to capture memorable moments from the day. These added activities are designed to deepen appreciation for the land, the grapes, and the wines crafted at the estate.
The culinary team at Casa Sicilia has prepared a distinctive menu that complements the day’s experiences. It begins with a light starter featuring shepherd crumbs and continues with two separate courses designed to showcase local ingredients. White garlic with cod and grape slices offer bright, citrusy notes, while a rice dish called Ad Gaude showcases the winery’s signature use of regional produce and wine reductions. A second course features pork tenderloin finished with a wine sauce and grape accents, followed by a dessert of puff pastry with raisin cream. Each course is paired with wines produced at Casa Sicilia, creating a cohesive tasting journey from course to course.
To cap the experience, every guest will receive a small gift of freshly picked grape samples from the vineyards, allowing visitors to savor the winery’s star product back home and remember the day long after departure. The full menu is priced at 37 euros for the complete experience, and organizers invite interested guests to inquire about dates, availability, and reservations through the winery’s official channels. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead, as seats on these guided tours tend to fill quickly during the harvest season, when the vineyard comes alive with activity and the pace of life slows to a more intimate, wine-focused rhythm.