Tuscany For Wine Lovers

Founded in 1385, Antinori is one of the oldest and most renowned winemaking families in the world, with over 600 years of history and tradition. Tignanello and Solaia, two of the most well-known and sought-after wines in the world, are produced on the Antinori nel Chianti Classico estate. The winery is dedicated to creating premium, terroir-driven wines that reflect the distinctive qualities of the grapes and the land. Marco Casamonti, an Italian architect, created the winery, which is a magnificent piece of architecture. The structure blends in with the surrounding scenery because it is tucked into a hillside. The harmony and balance between the man-made structure and the natural environment is created by the use of local materials like terracotta and wood. Any wine enthusiast must visit Antinori nel Chianti Classico's tasting room. Beautiful views of the vineyards and the surrounding countryside are provided by the sophisticated and contemporary space, making it the perfect place to sample some of Antinori's award-winning wines. The tasting room also features an interactive multimedia display that showcases the history and winemaking philosophy of the Antinori family, making it the perfect place to sample some of Antinori's award-winning wines. A variety of activities are available to visitors to Antinori nel Chianti Classico, including cooking classes, cellar tours, and vineyard tours. The winery is committed to sustainability and produces wines that are both delicious and environmentally friendly in its vineyards using organic and biodynamic methods. Antinori nel Chianti Classico produces a variety of other wines in addition to its well-known Super Tuscan offerings, such as Rosé, Vin Santo de l'Chianti Traditionalo, and the legendary Tuscan wines. Each wine is expertly made to highlight the distinctive qualities of the grapes and the region while also showcasing the Antinori family's lengthy history and tradition.

Tenuta Sette Ponti covers 300 hectares in Valdarno, 60 of which are planted with vines and cultivated organically, in an area recognized as early as 1716 by Grand Duke Cosimo III de' Medici as one of Tuscany's most important wine-growing areas. Tenuta Sette Ponti's 60 hectares of vineyards grow traditional varieties such as Sangiovese and Trebbiano, as well as small quantities of Canaiolo, Colorino, Malvasia, and the international Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Tenuta Sette Ponti, an evocative name reminiscent of the seven bridges over the Arno River that unite the cities of Florence and Arezzo, one of which, the Buriano, can be seen in Leonardo Da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa. The particular vocation of the terroir for the production of great wines - as early as 1716 Grand Duke Cosimo III de' Medici promulgated an edict in which he recognized it as one of the most important wine-producing areas in Tuscany - the passion for viticulture and the deep respect for sustainability were values that immediately contributed to the production of wines of great character and elegance.

Nestled in Pievasciata, Vagliagli, on the eastern border of Castelnuovo Berardenga, Vallepicciola is located in the Siena province. The estate comprises 265 hectares amongst woods, olive trees and vineyards including Moraiolo, Leccino and Frantoio types and has a benevolent microclimate that makes it ideal for viticulture. As of now, there are 105 hectares under vine blooming mainly with Sangiovese for Chianti Classico production plus international varieties such as Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Chardonnay for IGT Toscana wine crafting. Across the hills at the left side of Arbia river lie vineyards picked with respect to the makeup of terrain that mix clayey pinchstone particles mixed pith sandstone grains topped off by tuff silica fines selected to add richness, tastefulness and inimitability to Vallepicciola wines. The company culture is deeply rooted in its terroir: it holds that vineyard management must be done sustainably in order to be passed down to future generations. Wines must also be a distinctive expression of the land, climate, and work done in the vineyard. Vallepicciola is highly active during the summer month, when it becomes the stage for music festivals, sound aperitifs, theater performances, cycling competitions, and more. You can learn about the company and its labels by touring its winery - including an adventurous jeep ride through the vineyards followed by a wine tasting and pairing session with local culinary products. The wine shop is always open for business, and you can taste and purchase wines from Vallepicciola's vineyard as well as select traditional delicacies from small local artisans.

Owned by the Mazzei family since 1435, Castello di Fonterutoli is where world-renowned wines are produced. It offers a wide range of Wine&Food experiences, various Wine tour proposals and exclusive tastings - for novices or serious enthusiasts - of the Estate's most iconic wines. Fonterutoli is located in Castellina in Chianti (Siena), in the heart of Tuscany, close to major places of interest, such as Florence, just forty-five minutes away, Siena, fifteen minutes away, and other places like Volterra, San Gimignano and Pienza. There are many activities one can engage in, starting from guided tours of the spectacular Cantina, which houses a large barrique cellar where more than 3,000 oak barrels dwell, to tastings at the Enoteca or in one of the private rooms, and including off-road tours among the vineyards. The Cantina, carved into the rock three levels deep and designed by Agnese Mazzei, is part of the Toscana Wine Architecture project, a circuit of designer wineries signed by the great masters of contemporary architecture. The castle welcomes its guests in elegant suites and apartments, located inside one of Tuscany's most picturesque villages, where you can spend a vacation immersed in nature, among great wines and signature territorial cuisine. Guests can also enjoy the delicacies of the Osteria di Fonterutoli, where you can regenerate surrounded by olive trees and the vineyards.

Casisano and Poggio al Tufo are the Tuscan estates of the Tommasi family, a historic winery in Valpolicella Classica that has also been producing wine for years in two of Italy's most vocated territories: Montalcino and Maremma. In the quiet hills of Montalcino, surrounded by vineyards and centuries-old woods, Casisano is a splendid natural terrace at an altitude of 480 m (1,300 ft). It dominates the southeastern part of the Montalcino area, facing Sant'Angelo in Colle and the Abbey of Sant'Antimo, towards Monte Amiata, a former volcano and sacred mountain for the Etruscans. Here the soils are composed of sandstone and galestro rocks with the presence of skeleton, clay and tuff of volcanic origin. The total area of the estate is 53 hectares, of which 22 are vineyards and 12 olive groves. As many as 9 hectares are dedicated to the production of Brunello, 7 hectares to Rosso and the other 6 hectares to the Sant'Antimo appellation. The care of the vineyards and the search for excellence in the material are at the heart of the estate's project. The Tommasi family's philosophy is to maintain the prestige of the area, preserving its identity and seeking to express its potential to the fullest, producing wines whose common denominator is finesse and elegance. Three Winetours are offered at Casisano for visitors and wine lovers: “Shades of Montalcino” is a tasting experience that captures all the senses from the vineyard, to resting in the barrel, to the glass. A small oenological journey to deepen the knowledge of Montalcino and its wines. “Montalcino Vertically” is a tour to bring wine lovers closer to Montalcino and to guide them to discover the vineyards surrounding the estate. While “Tommasi Family Experience” takes winelovers to discover the best wines of Montalcino and Maremma.

About ten minutes from the historic center of Montepulciano, but in the tranquility of nature, Podere Casanova - with its renowned winery and beautiful farmhouse - is a cozy microcosm in the open countryside where you can spend a few hours between guided tastings and various outdoor activities, or stop for a few days for a relaxing break in the tranquility of nature, far from the crowds. In the warm season, Podere Casanova - which boasts the Equalitas Certification, which counts it among the eco-sustainable farms - welcomes visitors with a series of pleasant experiences, all to be tried and tasted, which complement the traditional visits to the winery with guided tastings during which they can discover, among other things, how the famous Nobile di Montepulciano, very old and renowned over the centuries, whose origins date back as far as the 8th century, is made. It is a wine that has a prominent place in the Italian wine scene, since it was the first to have obtained the DOCG, the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita, back in 1980. And so, among the proposals are picnics in the vineyards or meadows of the estate: after the guided tour of the winery and vineyards, everyone can choose the corner they prefer to stop and enjoy in peace Cinta Senese salami, raw milk cheeses, homemade bread and other delicacies of the territory, paired with their favorite type of wine. Or, on Friday evenings, romantic dinners in the vineyards with mouthwatering grills of fine Tuscan meats, or even - every Thursday - Sunset Casanova, sunset aperitifs by the pool.

To offer an overview of production and the choice of uncompromising quality from the vineyard to the winery, Campo alla Sughera organizes guided tours and tastings, recounting the quintessence of Bolgheri through its most vibrant souls, the extraordinary natural elements from which the 16.5 hectares of vineyards benefit: the marly soil, rich in minerals; the sea, which decisively influences the area's microclimate; and the weather, which allows the wines to evolve. These natural forces are indulged through the management of the vineyards, divided into units of attitudinal vocation, managed with artisanal passion through a triple selection of grapes, to arrive at wines of innate balance and elegant power. The result is an expressive range of this land: Campo alla Sughera, IGT Toscana Rosso; Arnione, Bolgheri DOC Superiore; Adèo, Bolgheri DOC Rosso; and Arioso, IGT Toscana Bianco. The Campo alla Sughera team is always happy to welcome visitors to the estate, personally accompanying them on Tours and Tastings. Tours by reservation and personalized tastings are organized, walks in the vineyards, in-depth studies of wines and terroirs, and vertical tastings to discover the patient action of time that, in a noble territory such as Bolgheri, grants wines an extraordinary capacity for aging. All itineraries include a welcome and guided tour of the vineyards and winery, then differing in the tasting.