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9:45 AM Your private English-speaking chauffeur and will arrive to your hotel in Bologna to sweep you away to the tranquil wine roads of Emilia Romagna. Head southeast to the countryside surrounding the famous ceramic producing town of Faenza, about a 45 minute pleasant drive.
Your first stop of the day is to one of the best and most beautiful wineries in the area. The winemaker here studied in Bordeaux and is well known for her Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese blends as well as a delicious sweet “Passito” wine made with the local Albana di Romagna grape. You will be warmly received and enjoy a private tour of the estate followed by a tasting of award winning wines.
After a morning of swishing and swirling wine, you´ll be getting hungry and we have an outstanding culinary experience awaiting you- lunch at the mythical San Domenico, near Imola. Relax and enjoy a leisurely two-hour lunch with various courses, all paired with top wines of course!
3-4PM After lunch, stretch your legs, get some fresh air and explore the adorable hamlet of Dozza. You´ll have free time to check out the regional “Enoteca” (wine shop where you can also taste) situated within a perfectly restored castle. Check out the many art murals on the hamlet’s walls and archways, painted by Italian and international artists.
Before heading back to Bologna, you´ll stop at a second wine estate near Imola, only a few minute’s drive. Family run (father and sons), this little boutique estate will surprise you by the amount of countries they export to! Enjoy a private tour, vineyard walk and tasting. After a satisfying day, you´ll drive on to Bologna and get dropped off at your hotel. This concludes your one day wine exploration in Emilia Romagna.
We hope you had a fantastic food and wine experience!
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