Visiting Chaza also means entering the production heart of the Occhipinti winery, discovering up close the philosophy, places and flavors that have made these wines a reference in the Sicilian wine scene.
DISCOVERING OCCHIPINTI WINES
The experience at Chaza is not complete without a tasting of Arianna’s wines. This is her philosophy: “The wine I like to make is a consistent wine, natural in its becoming. A wine that, in its harmonies and roughness, tells of the land where it was born and also of the people who made it.”
Living Chaza means having the opportunity to have direct and privileged access to the world of the Occhipinti winery, the beating heart of the farm and a recognized reference in the Sicilian natural wine scene.
During the stay, it is possible to book a guided tour of the Occhipinti winery, where the story takes shape among barrels, concrete tanks and essential environments, a mirror of a production philosophy that focuses on respect for the land, natural times and the identity of the territory. Following, a curated tasting of the main wines allows visitors to enter into the authentic character of each label, listening to stories of the vineyards, vintages and insights that have marked Arianna Occhipinti’s journey.
or directly during check-out
An immersive experience among the historic contrade, discovering the terroir.
During the contrada wine tour, we will explore the variety of soils in the different vineyards and taste the crus to discover how sand and limestone give the wines fruit, silkiness, acidity and energy. The route starts from Bombolieri, near historic SP 68, where we will travel to other contrade – Pettineo and Fossa di Lupo – with a vehicle provided by the winery. In Santa Margherita, Chiaramonte Gulfi, we will trek through the vineyard among the Mediterranean scrub and taste SM Grillo. Back in Bombolieri, we will visit the winery and conclude with a tasting of cru and typical products.
or directly during check-out
cooking course in the winery
The experience at Chaza is enhanced with a cooking class in the Occhipinti winery, designed to rediscover the beauty of simple gestures and authentic ingredients. The atmosphere is convivial: you knead, you prepare, you share. At the end, we sit around the table to enjoy what has been cooked, accompanied by wines from the winery. A genuine moment, made up of flavors, stories and time spent together.
or directly during check-out