Bolgheri wine tour | on the trail of the “Super Tuscans”

A very special experience that we highly recommend is a tour of the Bolgheri wine region with a visit to the wineries and tasting of the very special grape juice that is produced here around the Castello di Bolgheri. Top Tuscan wines (Super Tuscans) such as Sassicaia and Ornellaia come from this wine region and belong to the DOC Bolgheri. An experienced German and English speaking companion at your side, who lives in Bolgheri and has been working as an interpreter and tour guide for many years, will take you on a tour of the wine region and the wineries. She also shows you the village of Bolgheri and the castle of the della Gherardesca family (from the outside only), which is reached through an impressive driveway flanked by cypress trees. A detour to the nearby beach in Marina di Castegneto Carducci is an additional tip to round off the day!

Program, details and prices

The history of the Castello di Bolgheri goes back a long way. As early as the 13th century, the castle belonged to the Counts della Gherardesca, a traditional family who are now in their 30th generation managing the property. Since 1984, after the death of her mother, Countess Alessandra della Ggherardesca, Countess Franca Spalletti Trivelli has been the landowner of the property, which today includes around 130 hectares of land. A number of renovations were carried out over the centuries, including in the second half of the 2th century, when the estate was expanded and expanded and the wine cellars were created. The last changes to the facade were made in 18. The tower also comes from this renovation phase.

Around 50 hectares of the land are planted with vines belonging to the main grape variety with the protected designation of origin "DOC Bolgheri" (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot) and - together with the two neighboring wineries Sassicaia and Tenuta dell'Ornellaia - have established the reputation of this still young DOC region. Around the village of Bolgheri, the vineyards face south-southwest towards the sea, on average 70 m above sea level and benefit from the cool sea winds even in the hot summer months. In addition to the location, the quality of the wines can be attributed to a special soil composition, consisting mainly of sandy loam with a high stone content and a sub-alkaline pH value. The main grape variety, Cabernet Sauvignon, mixes fruity and spicy notes, which make up almost 60% of the blending recipe. Roundness and fullness are achieved by adding Merlot. Finally, Cabernet Franc with its dark and intense aromas gives the wines finesse and elegance.

You have the choice between two guided tours:

 

Bolgheri Wine Tour "Half Day" (4-5 hours)

This tour includes:

Tour Operators with

  • Guided tour of the Bolgheri wine region
  • Guided tour of a Bolgheri Doc winery with tasting of the wines Bolgheri Doc, Bolgheri Superiore and IGT Toscani
  • Guided walk through the village of Bolgheri to get to know village life from a local perspective
  • Finally, take a break to eat ice cream

Prices:

    • up to 2 people total €334
    • up to 4 people total €400
    • up to 6 people total €467
    • up to 8 people total €534

wine tasting

  • 4-5 wines Bolgheri Doc, Bolgheri Superiore and IGT Toscani
  • Tasting of different products

Prices:

    • between €40 and €450 per person depending on the winery

Lunch

  • depending on the order and to be paid on site

Bolgheri Wine Tour "Full Day" (6-8 hours)

This tour includes:

Tour Operators with

  • Guided tour of the Bolgheri wine region
  • Guided tour of 2 Bolgheri Doc wineries with tasting of the wines Bolgheri Doc, Bolgheri Superiore and IGT Toscani
  • Guided walk through the village of Bolgheri to get to know village life from a local perspective
  • Finally, take a break to eat ice cream

Prices:

    • up to 2 people total €400 
    • up to 4 people total €467
    • up to 6 people total €534
    • up to 8 people total €600

2 wine tastings

  • 4-5 wines Bolgheri Doc, Bolgheri Superiore and IGT Toscani per wine tasting
  • Tasting of different products

Prices:

    • between €40 and €450 per person depending on the winery

Lunch

  • depending on the order and to be paid on site

accommodation

Your contact persons

Ms. Elisa Santoni
Mr. Davide Azzaroni

Tel. +49 89 123 92 998
Cell phone +49 176 49657909

es@toscana-forum.de

Elisa Santoni and Davide Azzaroni - Tuscany experts

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