I have one goal in mind with – to welcome everyone to experience life “like the locals” whether visiting europes largest island of Sicily or the magnificent scenery and city's of Tuscany you will share the passion and richness Italy has to offer! As a result, we have created an itinerary that features local foods, wines, culture, history and architecture – a unique taste of Italy that can’t be found in any guidebook.
Our Team
Guiseppe Franco
Winemaker at Antica Tindari - Guiseppe studied at the IPSIA Gepy Faranda. He lives in Patti, Messina with his wife Ylenia. He is the lead hand, winemaker and manager of the cellars at AT.
Lidia Fitzpatrick lives in Guelph, Ontario, Canada - married Irish and raised Sicilian. Having travelled to Italy since the age of 12, she quickly developed a passion for the culture, food and later wine. Her studies in Food and Beverage led to further in depth continuing education in Oenology. She holds the WSET 3 certification along with the Italian Wine Specialist and Italian Wine Scholar. Lidia's many years of experience as a Product Consultant for the LCBO has given her tremendous insight into the world of wine and beverage alcohol. Lidia first Wine Tour was in the Val d'orcia Tuscany and has travelled to several wine producing area like Loire Valley, Champagne, Chianti, Sicily and of course Niagara
Our Owner/ Winemaker and hosts
The Martini Family at Antica Tindari - Guiseppe, Ylenia, Pina