Calici sotto le Stelle 2012. Licata, Sicily

Calici sotto le Stelle 2012. Licata, Sicily

“Calici sotto le stelle”, a great wine exhibition in Licata, Sicily

On the 6th of August 2012, me and the chef  Elena Curzio  met each other in Licata, my home town in Southern Sicily . We had   a job meeting at  the the tourist harbourMarina di Cala del Sole”. 

We talked about our passions for wine and food. That’s why  we worked together for  realizing Calici Sotto le Stelle” (“Glasses under  the Stars”) , which is a famous  national wine exhibition. Every year  this fantastic kermesse takes place exactly on the 10th of August  to celebrate the “Notte di San Lorenzo” (“Night of San Lorenzo”).

The “Night of San Lorenzo”

The “Notte di San Lorenzo”  is a celebration dating back to Roman and Etruscan times, if not earlier. Catholics marked this day in remembrance of the martyr, believing the falling stars represent the tears shed by the saint during his torture.

During this special date, you’ll find a special programme of Calici Sotto le Stelle”  from the North to the South. There are lot of parties and wine festivals for visitors based  in nice villas and wineries.

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Elena Curzio and her biscuits for “Calici sotto le stelle 2022”

Elena Curzio  had the brilliant idea to prepare star-shaped biscuits with the top red wine of  “Estate Barone La Lumia” , a local  winery . They were served with other appetizers during the dinner of Calici Sotto le Stelle” at the tourist harbour of “Marina di Cala del Sole”.

“Marina di Cala del Sole”, a stunning tourist harbour in Licata, Sicily

Marina di Cala del Sole”. is the new modern tourist port of Licata (Agrigent), on the south coast of Sicily  Located in the center of the Mediterranean, it is the ideal base for those who sail to the islands of Malta, Gozo, Pantelleria, Lampedusa, Linosa, Egadi, or to Spain, Greece, Turkey and North Africa.

With 394 berths for boats up to 70 meters, in a safe basin and with excellent services,Marina di Cala del Sole” is an integrated system between sea, water-front and surrounding territory: the marina is full of green areas, pedestrian and cycle paths, with elegant shopping and entertainment areas, one residential village, all just a few meters from the historic baroque town of Licata.

Licata, Agrigent

If your trip in Sicily is all about relaxing, then Licata is a must-visit destination. You can immerse yourself in the unspoiled nature of the coast and enjoy some of Sicily ’s most beautiful beaches.

Plus, if you’re a history and archaeology enthusiast, you’ve got your work cut out for you in this beautiful town: archaeological remains, castles and museums make it one of the most fascinating destinations in the area, shrouded in the charm of history and legend.

Sicily is waiting for you!

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