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5. The Coastal Bolgheri region, the mini Bordeaux of Italy
Bolgheri
is the name a small village, lined by a splendid avenue of cypresses, as described by the
famous Italian poet Carducci - a poem taught in school to every Italian child.
The town has given its name to this already very famous wine region where
the Italians have proved to us all that it can produce Cabernets and Merlots
of world class. First the region became known with
the Sassicaia wine - a
blend of Cabernets - then with the Grattamacco and Ornellaia estates.
It is now the home of Tuscany's most prestigious
Super Tuscans.
This coastal wine region now referred to as Bolgheri grows mostly French
grape varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc,
Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot). In the past the wineries had to
classify these wines as table wines (vino da tavola) as they had no place
with the government protection of traditional grape varietals or wine making
practises. These wines huge success and world recognition have forced them
to be recognized by the State with the
denominations Bolgheri DOC and
Sassicaia
DOC - quite a victory for the people who started out wine making in an area
that seemingly no one else would have believed in.
Bolgheri is now almost an exclusive sea-side club full of boutique wine producers, including important names such as Antinori, Gaja, Frescobaldi, Cavallari, Michelse Satta, etc.
N.B.
Very important: This is a custom tour and should be booked well in advance as the entrance to most of
these wineries must be booked far ahead.
On this one day tour, two visits to some of the most important wineries
will be organized, such as:
- Tenuta San Guido (Sassicaia, Guidalberto)
- Tenuta dell'Ornellaia (Masseto, Ornellaia)
- Grattamacco
- Tua Rita (Redigaffi)
- Michele Satta (Piastraia)
- Le Macchiole (Paleo, Messorio)
See
a map of this region
2007/2008 - INFO & PRICES - BOLGHERI TOUR:
Prices are in Euro (€) and include transportation in air-conditioned car/mini-van,
expert guide, two wine tastings in the best wineries & light lunch.
Prices are indicated for departure from locations in, and in between, or within the
vicinities of Siena or Florence.
These private tours can normally be organized on
Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
It is advisable to book somewhat in advance.
2 people: €
800,00 (€ 400,00 per
person)
3 people: €
1.050,00 (€
350,00
per person)
4 people: € 1.200,00 (€ 300,00
per person)
5 people:
€
1.375,00
(€ 275,00 per person)
6 people: € 1.500,00 (€ 250,00
per person)
7 people: € 1.610,00 (€ 230,00
per person)
8 people: € 1.760,00 (€ 220,00
per person)
N.B. Because this is a private tour option, no group-ups will
occur without your prior approval. However, you may request to share a
tour - other participants are however
not guaranteed.
Off-season discounts from November 30th until March 1st -
10% off regular prices!
For
your own convenience, subtract 15%
if you would like to use your own car.
Subtract 40% if you would like to use your own car
and your own guide, or no guide.
If you would like to use your own car/guide, I
will make the arrangements at the wineries
you wish to visit, as to
make your wine tour more enjoyable and welcoming.
The price will still include tours, wine tastings,
and lunch.
Reservations are on a first-come,
first-serve basis and dates are disappearing quickly so please, get in touch
soon (see
calendar
for available dates).
