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Enjoy the Bolgheri wine tour: the land of Supertuscan wines Sassicaia, Ornellaia and Guado al Tasso, among the most famous. Bolgheri is located in the Southern coast of Tuscany, so-called Costa degli Etruschi. Explore this region with our assistance.

Programme of the wine tour

We customise the itinerary, selecting among many wineries in the Bolgheri area. The tours begins with a stroll around the charming village of Bolgheri, a cosy and picturesque village, full of nice restaurants and wine shops. The famous candle trees avenue running for almost 5 kilometers will not be missed. We will visit a first winery in the morning, indulging in the beautiful outdoors. By lunch time we will arrive at a second winery and tour the cellars, followed by wine tasting with some local food. Learn the history of the area and its best winemakers.

Bolgheri wine region

The area of Bolgheri is characterised by extensive vineyard and olive tree cultivations. Castagneto Carducci, a lovely medieval hamlet, is the largest town in the area. The wine region has gained the DOC appellation in 1995. Mario Incisa della Rocchetta planted the first Cabernet vineyard in Castiglioncello di Bolgheri in 1944. The first bottle of Sassicaia appeared in 1968, as the first example of Italian cru. It represents the perfect adaptation of the Bordeaux grape varieties to the Bolgheri climate.

The land of Supertuscans

In fact ‘Supertuscan’ appellation takes its origin from being a Tuscan wine with extraordinary taste given by the blend with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The main carachteristic of these wines is the composition: half sangiovese native grapes, half French grapes. There are currently 52 companies which operate in the territory.

9 hours
18+ Age
  • Rates

    € 250 pp 2 pax ;€ 200 pp 3 pax; € 180 pp 4 pax
  • Destination

    Bolgheri
  • Departure

    Viareggio and Lucca area
  • Departure Time

    9am
  • Return Time

    6pm
  • Dress Code

    Casual, comfortable athletic clothing, hat and light jacket.
  • Included

    Including Driving accompanying guide, 2 winery tours and tasting, planning and taxes
  • Disclaimer

    The selection of wineries is at our discretion depending on availabilities and preferences of clients.
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Day 1: Departure

Let’s explore Bolgheri wine area (around 1h trip). This is the land of Supertuscan wines and world-famous labels such as Sassicaia, Ornellaia and Guado al Tasso by Antinori's. We will learn the history of the place through the places and people, who have contributed to make this wine area so popular. We will have a first visit in morning, including cellars and tasting. Later we'll have time to stroll around the charming village of Bolgheri, full of artisans and wine shops, and drive on its iconic cypress-trees-road. Early afternoon we will visit a second winery and enjoy their wines along with some typical Tuscan delicacies. We will be back by 6pm.

Tour Location

Enjoy the Bolgheri wine tour: the land of Supertuscan wines Sassicaia, Ornellaia and Guado al Tasso, among the most famous. Bolgheri is located in the Southern coast of Tuscany, so-called Costa degli Etruschi.