This year's The Wine People Team Building brought us to a truly special destination: Sicily.
From 21 to 23 May, colleagues from across the company came together to share experiences, strengthen relationships and deepen their understanding of the people, places and projects that make up The Wine People. More than a team-building event, these three days represented an opportunity to connect with the origins of some of our wines, experience first-hand the territories in which we operate and reinforce the values that guide our work every day.
Getting closer to Santa Tresa and Cortese
A key part of the experience was dedicated to exploring Santa Tresa and Cortese, our two Sicilian wineries located in the heart of the Vittoria area.
For our team, this was an opportunity to see first-hand the passion, expertise and dedication that drive these businesses every day. Walking through the vineyards, visiting the production facilities and meeting the people behind the wines allowed us to gain a deeper appreciation of the work that takes place throughout the year to produce wines that express the identity of this unique territory.
Beyond the wines themselves, the visit highlighted the strong commitment of both wineries to sustainability, biodiversity and responsible land stewardship—values that are deeply embedded in The Wine People's vision.
Discovering the value of the Vittoria and Ragusa territories
Understanding a wine means understanding the place from which it originates.
Throughout the event, we explored the landscapes, traditions and cultural heritage of the Vittoria and Ragusa areas, gaining a richer understanding of the environmental and human factors that make this part of Sicily so distinctive.
From the countryside to the coastline, from agricultural traditions to local communities, every experience reinforced the importance of preserving and enhancing territories that play such a significant role in our wines and in our identity as a company.
From Mount Etna to our first Etna Bianco
One of the highlights of the trip was our visit to Mount Etna, one of the world's most iconic wine-growing regions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Experiencing the volcanic landscape first-hand offered a unique perspective on the extraordinary conditions that make Etna wines so distinctive. The visit also included the production facility where our first Santa Tresa Etna Bianco is bottled, giving the team the opportunity to learn more about this exciting project and the journey behind bringing a new wine to market.
Seeing the territory, understanding its geology and meeting the people involved in the production process allowed us to connect even more closely with a wine that represents an important milestone for Santa Tresa and for The Wine People.
Turning team building into environmental action
Alongside learning and discovery, we wanted our time in Sicily to leave a positive impact on the territory that welcomed us.
Together with Plastic Free Italia and the teams from Santa Tresa and Cortese, we took part in an environmental clean-up initiative in the areas surrounding the wineries. Working side by side, we collected and removed an impressive 700 kg of waste from the local environment.
The activity demonstrated how collective action can generate tangible results while raising awareness about plastic pollution and environmental responsibility.
A shared experience that reflects who we are
Our Team Building in Sicily was much more than a company event. It was an opportunity to strengthen connections across teams, deepen our understanding of our wineries and territories, and contribute positively to the communities and environments that are part of our world.