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Tour Length: 9 hours.
Dates: Every season.
Departure Point: From your accomodation. Please note that the rate includes a pick-up and drop-off in Florence. Driver can be arranged to pick you from the place you stay in any region within Tuscany.
Departure Time: Between 8.00-9.00 am.
Days of Week: Everiday.
Note: During this excursion transport will be made in a de-luxe limousine or minivan or motorcoach which offers the maximum comfort, with air-conditioning, large panoramic windows and comfortable seats.
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An excursion for the true wine enthusiast!

Private vehicle with english speaking driver will bring us to the Maremma part of Tuscany in the town of Bolgheri birthplace of the most famous Super Tuscan wines. First, we will visit the cellar of Ornellaia, followed by a typical Tuscan lunch at the estate. In the afternoon we will tour the estate & cellar of Sassicaia.

Bolgheri is a beautiful town situated in the heart of the Etruscan coast. It is famous for its Viale dei Cipressi (Avenue of Cypresses), described so eloquently in the poem by the Giosue Carducci, the first Italian poet to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. The are 2.347 cypresses!

The cultivation of wines was traditionally on a household scale being that Bolgheri is a seaside town. However, owing to its high standards, Bolgheri is still famous for the wines it produces. This includes the development of Sassicaia, Ornellaia and Tignanello, utilising the Super Tuscan tradition.

In 1994, the creation of Bolgheri Rosso and Rosso Superiore showed the recognition of international grapes. These Tuscan red wines are international blends including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Merlot and Sangiovese – leading to worldwide recognition for the excellent quality of its wines.

More than just a wine producer, Bolgheri is a picturesque location. There is a beautiful castle made with red bricks that creates a beautiful contrast of colours with the green olive trees and the cypresses that surround the castle.

A tour this region will encompass visiting the famous wineries in the area, along with tastings of their exclusive wines.