Agriturismo country house accommodation, farm holidays, rural tourism, bed and breakfast, Relais, villas, quality holiday homes at the seaside in western Sicily. Charming residences amongst palm trees and vineyards in prime locations along the "Strada del Vino" wine route of Marsala "Terre d'Occidente" ('Western lands'), close to the historical wine cellars, the tourist port and the jetties for connections to the islands of Mozia, Pantelleria, and the Egadi (Favignana, Levanzo, Marettimo) and to beautiful beaches of fine sand. Wine cultivation and production enterprise - production of Igt (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) Sicilian wine - oil - citrus fruits. Here, we are cultivating a legend.... Marsala wine!; in fact, the estate is located along the Sicilian tourist wine-route and offers the possibility of watching and participating in the grape-harvest. If you are looking for something reminiscent of traditions, the Montalto family can offer you the possibility of passing your holidays in the old residences and bagli (typical country houses) of the 1800s which are on its Estate in the heart of the Marsala Classico area. They are renovated and with all amenities, overlooking the sea, close to the town centre. The buildings are in an enchanting setting, immersed in nature, amongst hundred-year old palms, and vineyards which reach down to the sea in the silence of the countryside and surrounded by the unmistakable bouquet of Mediterranean fragrances which blend into the sea breeze. They are part of an old, noble property where, for generations, the family has cultivated a product which has now become a legend throughout the world, Marsala wine. From the Estate, looking over the Sicily Channel, it is possible to admire the play of light and colours on the sea, effects created by the sun, the moon or by the night lamps of the boats of the fishermen. Inside, the rooms are pleasant, large and full of light, fresh and airy with classic and functional furnishings. Their privileged position means that guests are within easy reach of places which are unique in all the world: the Egadi Islands are right close by, the natural reserve of the Stagnone, between the salines and the windmills, Mothia and its archaeological remains, Marsala, Mazara del Vallo, Trapani, San vito lo Capo, the natural reserve of the Zingaro, Scopello, Erice, Segesta, the quarries of Cusa, and Selinunte. In a day, it is possible to visit the Valley of the Temples, Sciacca, Palermo and Monreale. This is a land full of tradition, with unspoilt nature, beaches of fine sand and transparent waters, with vineyards, olive groves and a unique gastronomic speciality: the Marsala wine which unfolds its secrets in the bagli and old wine cellars, tastes and flavours which one will come across along the wine route. IN THE MONTALTO ESTATES GUESTS CAN TASTE THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS WINES OF HIGH SICILIAN QUALITY PRODUCED BY THE COMPANY AND OFFERED BY THE OWNERS, THUS MAKING USE OF ALL THAT IS REQUIRED TO GIVE ONE THE FEELING OF BEING AT ONC?S OWN HOME