Vittoria: Est
Few places in southeastern Sicily have a history as closely tied to winegrowing as Vittoria. Founded in 1607 by Vittoria Colonna Henriquez-Cabrera, the town developed on the broad plain between the Iblei Mountains and the Mediterranean coast. Its name is inseparable from Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicily’s only DOCG wine, made principally from Nero d’Avola and Frappato grapes. The surrounding countryside combines vineyards with intensive greenhouse cultivation, making this part of Ragusa province an important agricultural district. Vittoria’s centre retains a planned Baroque-era character, while the coastal resort of Scoglitti links the municipality to the sea.
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Vittoria occupies an inland plain in southeastern Sicily, between the Hyblaean Plateau and the Mediterranean coast. Founded in 1607 by Countess Vittoria Colonna Henriquez-Cabrera, the town bears its founder’s name and developed in an agricultural district shaped by vineyards and market gardening. Its best-known local product is Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicily’s only DOCG wine, made chiefly from Nero d’Avola and Frappato grapes. The historic centre includes the Basilica di San Giovanni Battista and Teatro Vittoria Colonna, while the surrounding countryside extends towards the coast near Scoglitti. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Vittoria and southeastern Sicily.
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