Rosemarie
Tasca d'Almerita's home sits on a hill top overlooking the family
estates.
Regaleali, from the Arabic words "Rahal Ali"
or "Ali's Fortress" is an ancient farm house
in the heart of Sicly, 1h.30min. approx. from Palermo, 1h.approx.
from Agrigento and its gorgeous temples, one hour from Cefalù
with its beautiful sea and the norman cathedral; not far from
Piazza Armerina's roman Villa del Casale and its famous mosaics,
and also near the less known enchanting villages on the Madonie
Mountains: Petralia, Gangi, Polizzi, Sperlinga, and others.
Today Regaleali
www.regaleali.it is an updated winery whose vineyards
produce some of the finest "crus" in Sicily.
The Tasca d'Almerita's have owned the farm for over a hundred
years.
While staying in Rosemarie's home you can visit, but you might
prefer to enjoy the slumbering enchantment of the countryside;
you can go footing, or you can relax, read, listen to good music
near the fireplace or on the terrace with sweeping views of the
vineyards.
The house is very secluded and quiet. The nearest village, Vallelunga,
is five kilometres away.
Here you will find stores sellingthe basic things you might need,
as well as a chemist, a petrol station, a restaurant with good
quality genuine food, a pizzeria and a farmer market on Friday
morning.
At 1h drive approx., in Campofelice di Roccella, there is the
new and beautiful Golf Club "Madonie".
If you prefer not to drive, there is a railway station in Vallelunga
where you can take a daily train to Palermo, Catania or Caltanissetta.
SOME DISTANCES from Regaleali:
Palermo SS 121 90km
Resuttano (exit of A 19 PA- CT) 100 km
Vallelunga ( village station) 5 km
Caltanissetta ( nearest town) 55 km
Agrigento (greek temples) 100 km
Piazza Armerina ( ancient roman mosaics) 100 km
Rosemarie's souvenir shopping corner.
Farmer's markets every day in a different village...
Antique shops in the nearby little towns
Swimming pool in a nearby property ( 20 min. dist. is not included)
Also:
February-march-april:
tree blossom time,
Easter and spring festivities
May- june:
Roses adn flowers all over the country and the mountains
September- october:
Grape harvest
November- december- january:
Making of ricotta cheese in Regaleali and of course? relax,
read, listen to good music near the fireplace or in the warm winter
sun on the terrace.
Cooking courses are available booked at least three month earlier,with
Rosemarie's sister
Anna Tasca Lanza (not included).
Also available but still not included:
- Hairdresser at home
- Car or minibus & driver renting (booked in advance)
- English speaking guide (booked in advance)
- Fax and e-mail service.
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