Visits and tastings in Val di Noto
Casa Nepeta, in Testa dell’Acqua between Noto and Palazzolo Acreide, offers authentic experiences in the Iblei Mountains: visits to the liqueur factory with tastings of artisanal bitters, walks and picking of aromatic herbs (catmint, marjoram, shrubby thyme), guided treks in the Iblei landscape, truffle hunting with seekers and experts, and creative botanical impression workshops: all activities that combine nature, craftsmanship, and local flavors in itineraries designed for families, couples, and groups.
By booking one of our experiences, you can enjoy:
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Address
Contrada Sarculla – SP24
96017 Testa Dell’acqua, Noto.
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Botanical tasting tour
Visit to the Nepèta distillery with a tasting of bitters and a botanical walk
A sensory journey that begins among the rows of our organic aromatic herb crops and ends with a tasting of our artisanal bitters.
You will discover calamint, marjoram and shrub thyme, learn about their properties and see the production process up close, surrounded by Loste's works of art that decorate the workshop.
Starting and arrival point: Casa Nepeta – c.da Sarculla, Testa dell’Acqua (Noto)
Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
Activities included: Botanical walk, explanation of the production process, tasting of bitters
Extra: Tasting of typical local products
Not included: Transport and pick-up
Iblean Trekking
Iblean trekking, visit to a liqueur factory, and tasting of liqueurs and typical products
A nature guide will guide you through quarry sites, holm oak groves, dirt roads, and dry stone walls, allowing you to discover the natural beauty and history of the Iblei Mountains.
Upon returning, a visit to the liqueur factory and a tasting of our products will make the day even more special.
Starting and arrival point: Casa Nepeta – c.da Sarculla, Testa dell’Acqua (Noto)
Duration: 4h 30min – 5h
Activities included: Guided trekking, botanical walk, visit to the liqueur factory, bitter tasting
Extras: Tasting of typical local products, 1 botanical cocktail
Difficulty: Medium – trekking/trail shoes required
Not included: Transport and pick-up
Truffle hunting
Truffle hunting, visit to the liqueur factory, liqueur tasting and a walk among the vineyards
Become a truffle hunter for a day, accompanied by an expert digger and his Lagotto Romagnoli dogs.
After the harvest, you can enjoy a light launch enriched with the freshly found truffles, along with Casa Nepeta's bitters and botanical cocktails.
Starting and arrival point: Casa Nepeta – c.da Sarculla, Testa dell’Acqua (Noto)
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Activities included: Truffle hunting, visit to the liqueur factory, bitter tasting and walk among the vine rows
Extras: Tasting of typical zero-mile products with truffles, 1 botanical cocktail
Not included: Purchase of truffles, transport and pick-up
Botanical impression
Botanical impression, visit to the liqueur factory, liqueur tasting and walk among the rows
A creative experience that combines art and nature: collect leaves and plants, print on fabric or paper using the monotype technique and take your work home.
All accompanied by a tasting of our bitters.
Starting and arrival point: Casa Nepeta – c.da Sarculla, Testa dell’Acqua (Noto)
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Activities included: Botanical impression workshop, botanical walk, visit to the liqueur factory, bitter tasting
Extras included: Tasting of typical local products, 1 botanical cocktail
Not included: Transport and pick-up