In 2023, the Italian city of wine will be Menfi: between vines and typical dishes, Menfi awaits you in the province of Agrigento, to delight you with unique aromas and dishes, while welcoming you in its ancient historic centre, surrounded by a relaxing landscape, with all to discover.
The Sicilian village snatches the title from Trieste, overtaking Tuscan and Piedmontese municipalities, as excellence in the wine scene of our country and beyond: throughout the next year, the best Italian wine proposals will be tasted in Menfi.
Menfi, Italian city of wine
An important acknowledgment to winegrowers of the Agrigento area, arrives this year from the Angelo Radica Association, which he has chosen menfi like Italian city of wine: here, during 2023 it will also be possible to participate in the International Wine Competition.
A confirmation and at the same time a bet, that of the Sicilian territory and the wine in Memphis, which presents its vineyards, its wine culture and its production capacity to visitors who want to reach the village, to discover all the flavors of wine in Menfi; but also a great international opening towards surprising routes such as those of Lebanon, Greece and Croatia, which fit into the Mediterranean process based in Sicily. Culture and integration in Menfi have made it possible to achieve this great goal.
Vineyards and landscapes of Menfi
Talking about wine culture in Menfi, specific references can be cited: they are beyond 6.000 hectares which, with olive groves and especially vineyards, surround the village with prosperous crops.
Even history bears witness to the great wine tradition of the area, as the authors of the sixth century already remind us, citing ancient local wine producers. Greeks and Romans, then, already exploited the vines of these areas, to obtain the precious liquid. Finally, we come to the last century, when in the XNUMXs the Menfi area marked the great contemporary triumph of local winemakers.
Here, among vines, production plants and cellars, it is possible to get lost in the food and wine tours of the area, to taste all the products that come from the earth.
Beyond the wine, the typical dishes in Menfi
Speaking of food and wine products and tastings, we remind you that next to wines like lo Chardonnay, the BSuperior white and Barbera, in Menfi you will also find many delicious flavors to accompany your best tastings.
For an aperitif, discover the simple but classic combination of bread and local oil, add olive or artichoke paté, cold cuts and cheeses; if you prefer, you can accompany the tasting with the right wine, even sweet flavors, such as those of mandarin jam, a classic of the Sicilian tradition.
One last tip though visit Memphis, is then to also try i local restaurantsI typical dishes, in these parts, are those of Agrigento cuisine and therefore, try the busiati with pork sauce, the bucatini with broccoli, the aubergine caponata or the stuffed leg of lamb. Naturally, there is no shortage of fish, which is always very fresh.
What to see in Memphis
And after having tasted the best local wines, sampling typical dishes and products, what could be better than getting lost in the beauty of the historic center of Menfi? In fact, the village has a very ancient history, which begins in the Middle Ages and consolidates in the seventeenth century, leaving its traces among the churches and historic buildings in the centre.
By organizing a holiday in Menfi, you will therefore also be able to discover attractions and monuments that will surprise you: we start from Piazza Vittorio Emanuelein the southern part of the country. You arrive here from via Garibaldi, both to admire the square and to visit the Malacological Museum, where many specimens of local shells are exhibited.
Another attraction of the town is its spiritual heritage which can be admired in the various churches of the village: the Mother Church entitled to Saint Anthony of Padua, was completely rebuilt after an earthquake in 1968 and is located in via Giacomo Matteotti, right next to the Museum.
Among the other sacred buildings, we point out the eighteenth-century one Church of St. Joseph , Church of Our Lady of Providence, built about a century later.
Walking through the historic center, you will also come across ancient buildings such as Palazzo Pignatelli , Frederick Tower, while at the entrance to the village, you will be greeted by the monument of the Porta del Sole, a modern work with which Menfi greets its visitors.
Reaching the marine fraction of Porto Palo, you can walk to the port with sea view, where you will find the Solothurn beach, a real paradise. You can also admire the Tower of Porto Palo and visit the Church of Maria SS. of the Graces.
How to get to Menfi
Menfi, in the Free Municipal Consortium of Agrigento, can be reached easily in the car, from the exit for Castelvetrano on the A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo, about 15 km from the town. Also on the train, getting to Menfi isn't difficult, getting off at Castelvetrano station and then taking the bus or shuttle.
Menfi, Italian city of wine 2023 awaits you!
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