Harvest in a winery in Castiglione di Sicilia, Italy

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  Description

  My name is Giuseppe and I am winemaker at my family's winery; we are on Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. The company is located in Passopisciaro, in the heart of the vine-growing area on the north side of the volcano; Therefore the scenery is truly breathtaking. We cultivate 5 hectares in the crù of Santo Spirito and we have been making wines on Etna for 5 generations.
  The estate develops around a late 19th century villa; in addition to the vineyards and a large cellar, we have a restaurant, several rooms, a small pool and small apartments scattered among the rows of the vineyard. So in addition to producing wine we also take care of tourist accommodation here in our farm.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Farmstay help
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Coming here you will have the opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful parts of Sicily, between sea and mountains, you can enjoy our rich cuisine and learn about the customs and traditions of a part of Italy that is still very attached to its traditions. You will get to know many people who are passionate about wine and good food, who love life in all its aspects. Moreover, you will have the chance to participate in all wine harvesting and winemaking operations, you will get inside the world of wine and be able to touch it with your own hands, from the vineyard to the winery.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  Help is requested with grape harvesting in the vineyard and winemaking operations in the winery.
  I will provide you with accommodation, a free meal per day and a small contribution of expenses.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Italian: Fluent
  English: Intermediate
  Spanish: Intermediate
  French: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  You will have at your disposal one of our accommodations inside the farmhouse: a small apartment with kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. You will have one free meal a day in our restaurant. Also there will be many occasions when we will cook and eat all together.

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  What else ...

  I have worked several years abroad, in France, Spain, Germany, South Africa and New Zealand, so I will be able to empathize with your situation and help you if you need it. I speak French and Spanish fairly well, and English discreetly. The workplace is located in a small country town, and it is difficult to get around without your own car or motorcycle, however you will be able to use the company car to go shopping. I will certainly find the time to introduce you to this area, and we will make some trip out of town together. In addition, in the area there are many wineries with young workers and if you want you will surely have the opportunity to make friends with some of them.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We have a wi-fi connection.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  we have the camper area, with electricity columns, toilets and showers.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  5 hours a day