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Cypress-lined roads of Bolgheri
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Included in the Price:
Luxury Transportation with English speaking Chauffeur (Mercedes) for the full day excursion to Bolgheri Wine Country
2 VIP Winery Visits to boutique “garage” estates
Superb Michelin starred lunch with wines
All Local Taxes
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This morning your elegant driver and luxurious Mercedes will collect you at your cruise or hotel and will sweep you away to the wine roads of the “Etruscan Coast”. Drive south for one hour to the medieval village of Bolgheri, crowned with a fairy tale castle. Your first VIP winery visit today is at Le Macchiole, a prestigious and very pretty estate. Enjoy a private tour of the property and follow with a tasting of flagship wines such as the Cabernet Franc based Paleo, Bolgheri and the single-vineyard Syrah Scrio. Le Macchiole's "Paleo" is indeed considered to be one of the best wines in the entire Bolgheri region.
Carry on to your next wine tour of the day, at Grattamacco. This lovely organic estate rests atop a peaceful hill with views of the Thyrrenian sea. Taste three of their best wines and learn all about their winemaking philosophy and about the grape blends they employ (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdoz for the reds and Vermentino for the white). Grattamacco also make a range of olive oils using the premium Frantoio, Moraiolo, Leccino and Pendolino olives, and you’ll receive a gift bottle to take back with you.
After a full morning of wine tasting and stomping in the vines, you’ll travel a few miles down the road to San Vincenzo. A gourmet feast awaits! Owner chef Fulvio Pierangelini is one of the world’s top chefs and often referred to as Italy’s best chef. You’ll indulge in his tasting menu at the Gambero Rosso restaurant, holder of two Michelin stars. The menu is focused on seafood and Mediterranean ingredients, prepared with innovative pizzazz. Various wines from the Maremma will be paired with the numerous dishes. Buon appetito! Finally, concluding an extraordinary day of wine tasting and high end gourmet dining, your driver will transfer you back to Livorno or Pisa and drop you back to your cruise or hotel. We hope you enjoyed this unforgettable wine tour of Bolgheri in Northern Maremma!
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