Wine Tasting in Tuscany, Italy: the 10 best tours

Your visit and wine tasting in Bolgheri will be held at a local winery in Bolgheri in the province of Livorno, with the opportunity to walk outdoors among the vineyards to discover the winery's traditions and visit the farm's production areas and taste their wine. You will learn about the vineyards, the cellars, the barrique cellar, the winery and taste Bolgheri DOC wines, representative of the area.

The tour with tasting includes:

•    The vineyards, where history, philosophy and the Bolgherese territory will be explained;
•    The winery with an introduction to the main winemaking methods;

There is a choice of 3 different types of tastings:

The "Classic" tasting of 3 wines:

•    PAPEO: DOC Bolgheri Bianco
•    EMILIO PRIMO ROSSO: DOC Bolgheri Rosso
•    MARCHESALE: DOC Bolgheri Superiore

"Sensory" tasting of 3 wines:

•    PAPEO: selection of pure Vermentino
•    TARABUSO: selection of Cabernet Sauvignon in purity
•    ALDONE: selection of Merlot in purity

"Premium" tasting of 4 wines:

•    TARABUSO: selection of CABERNET SAUVIGNON in purity;
•    FRANCHESATO: selection of CABERNET FRANC in purity;
•    ALDONE: selection of MERLOT in purity;
•    MAURIZIO FUSELLI: selection of PETIT VERDOT in purity.

The tasting is accompanied by bruschetta with homemade E.V. oil.

Dogs are allowed, but they will not be allowed to follow you around the vineyard and winery.

Private tours are also available upon request.

In the hills of Bolgheri you can visit the vineyards and winery and have the opportunity to taste locally produced Bolgheri DOC wines. You can choose from two tours, each lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes:

Classic

This tour includes the tasting of 3 wines:

•    Teia Bolgheri Vermentino DOC 2022
•    Ebesco IGT Toscana Rosso 2022
•    Imeneo Bolgheri Rosso DOC 2021

Deluxe

The "deluxe" tour includes the tasting of 4 wines:

•    Teia Bolgheri Vermentino DOC 2022
•    Ebesco IGT Toscana Rosso 2022
•    Imeneo Bolgheri Rosso DOC 2021
•    Sant'Uberto Bolgheri Superiore DOC

Each tasting is accompanied by a sample of EVO oil and, upon request, a board of local cured meats and cheeses for an additional charge.

The Picnic tour among the vineyards of Bolgheri will begin inside the facility, where you will be told the story of the founding Family of the winery, and of the Bolgheri appellation of controlled origin (DOC).

Next, during the tour you will be led in front of the vineyards, where the story of the different stages of processing from the bunch to the bottle will begin. You will pass through the vat cellar and the barrique cellar, where fermentation and aging take place.

Afterwards, you will be escorted to the point of sale, where you will be given the opportunity to choose a bottle of your choice from the DOC Bolgheri "Caccia al Palazzo" Vermentino, Rosato and IGT Toscana Rosso wines. You will be given a picnic basket containing a stuffed Tuscan focaccia, a small seasonal fruit salad, a single-portion jam tart, water, glasses and glasses.

Next, you will be escorted to the picnic station located under the olive trees, in the middle of the vineyards, but close to the facility. Here you can spend a few hours in total relaxation and harmony with the surrounding nature.

You will be able to stay on the estate immersed in the vineyards and hills of Bolgheri to enjoy your picnic, as long as you see fit.

The visit to the Historic Cellars of Montepulciano and tasting, is a unique experience. To accompany the wines, the tasting includes a small board of typical products.

The tour begins with a guided tour of the winery, where you will be told all about the history of the owner family and the historic winery.

Once the guided tour of the cellars is over, the tasting begins, accompanied by a small cutting board of typical products.

Tasting 6 wines:

•    1 DOC Rosso di Montepulciano
•    2 types of DOCG: nobile classico and nobile selezione
•    2 IGP from red grapes, one of which is a Bordeaux blend
•    1 IGT in rotation between Chianti; Rosato; Spumante Brut

(depending on product availability and season, there may be variations).

Clothing appropriate for the low temperatures from the winery is recommended.

Visit the vineyards and winery of a family business in the heart of Tuscany, in the hills of Montepulicano.

È you can choose between two types of tastings to learn more about local products:

Wines and oil

Visit to the production facilities, where fermentation takes place, the barrique cellar with large Slavonian oak barrels and French oak barriques and the glass storage warehouse. You will taste, guided by a sommelier, the highly prized Extra Virgin d’Olive Oil, 5 wines from the winery plus two "defected" wines.

•    Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
•    Donna Claudia Rosè IGT
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna ‘Scianello
•    IGT Santo Pellegrino
•    Wine with cork defect
•    Wine with oxidation defect
•    Tagliere of sliced meats, Tuscan appetizer of traditional bruschetta and selection of local pecorino cheeses offered in different seasonings.

Spilling from Vasca, cask and barrique

You'll visit the winery, explore the production areas and taste a glass of wines tapped directly from steel tanks, Slavonian wood barrels and French wood barriques. Guided by a sommelier you will compare these glasses with the wines being tasted to learn to recognize the differences: a’highly instructive opportunity to experience with the producer in person.

•    Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
•    Donna Claudia Rosè IGT
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna’Scianello
•    IGT Santo Pellegrino
•    Rich sliced meats platter, Tuscan appetizer of traditional bruschetta and selection of local pecorino cheeses offered in different seasonings.

The Picnic takes place near Montepulciano, Val di Chiana in Sinalunga and it is possible to choose between two different tours:

Romantic Picnic (3 hours)

The Podere offers a romantic picnic experience that promises to be a unique and memorable experience. The menu you choose includes a selection of fresh, seasonally-related products with a focus on the slow food philosophy.

The picnic basket includes a variety of delicacies, such as mini red potato tortilla, savory zucchini quiche, and tartlet with goat cheese, walnuts, and honey. In addition, there will also be a wide selection of beverages, including rosé or red wine to match the dishes and still or sparkling mineral water.

To complete the romantic experience, the farm will provide everything needed for the picnic, such as blankets, pillows, basket and tableware. In addition, the charm of the place and the wonderful surrounding beauty will create the perfect atmosphere for a sweet romantic break.

Picnic Gourmand (3 hours)

The Picnic Gourmand experience offers a selection of slow food delicacies prepared fresh from the best local ingredients and strictly home made. The menu includes a variety of dishes such as pennette rigate with vegetarian ragout, red potato and cheese pie, organic garden vegetable quiche, and charcuterie sandwich.

In addition, the picnic basket also includes a summer fruit salad and salted butter almonds, Illy espresso or Moka coffee, and natural or sparkling mineral water. To complete the experience, the farm will provide everything needed for the picnic, including picnic basket, crate, blanket, plaid, pillows, tablecloth, food box, ceramic plates, glassware, candles, and stainless steel cutlery.

This picnic experience promises to be a true gourmet experience, with high-quality products and special attention to the presentation of dishes.

The charm of the Tuscan hills and landscapes in the dinotorni of Montepulciano will make the picnic experience even more enjoyable.

Picnic in the Vineyard in Val d'Orcia in Montepulciano is a unique experience that will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan countryside while enjoying local delicacies overlooking Montepulciano.

The Picnic in the Vineyard includes a basket for two with stuffed Tuscan focaccia, a typical traditional dessert, a bottle of red wine selection "Triacca Santavenere Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG" or "Poderuccio DOCG" (alternatively the white "San Bartolomeo Toscana IGT").

Water, saucers and small glasses are included in the basket, while on arrival at the estate you will be given glass goblets, corkscrew and knife.