Lucca wine tour – The best CRU

Lucca wine tour – the best CRU

You will visit the vineyards and cellars of an estate in Montecarlo area and enjoy wine tasting along with some local treats. Their wines are distinguished among some of the best selections in Tuscany. The main production is red, white and sparkling wine produces with champenoise method. Among some varieties of grapes: Sangiovese, chardonnay, pinot noir, carbernet franc and merlot, a mix of local and French grapes, which is typical of the area of Lucca. The estate is overlooking from a magnificent hilltop position and the owner will introduce guests to their production philosophy and wide tasting according to different vintages.

A walk in the Middle ages

The town of Montecarlo, located on the hill (163 mt above sea level) and overlooking the Plain of Lucca, was built in 1333. The borough was named Montecarlo (the Mountain of Charles) in honour of Prince Charles, son of the King John of Bohemia, liberator of Lucca from occupation by Pisa.
Furthermore in ancient times the Via Cassia ran through the village, as did the Via Francigena during the Middle Ages. That increased the passage of pilgrims, seeking for rest and food. The olive tree and vineyards cultivations are among the oldest in Italy.