Private Carmignano Tour: The First Cabernet Sauvignon in Tuscany
Description
Gain in-depth knowledge about a well-reputed and historical wine area. Wine has been produced in the Carmignano region since Roman times. During the Middle Ages, the area was widely reputed for the quality of its wines. The reputation of Carmignano continued to grow with Queen Anne of Great Britain requesting regular shipments of the wine. You will visit two wineries where you’ll receive tips about the art of wine tasting and wine and food pairing. You will tour the vineyards and wine cellars in the heart of Carmignano, giving an up close look at the production and ageing process of the wines. Additionally, you will learn about the secrets of extra virgin olive oil making. This wonderful experience includes wine tasting of a large spectrum of wine, lunch and the opportunity to buy some of the most prestigiousTuscan wines.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Florence by 9,00am. Our driver will normally be at your address by 8,45am. We will then drive to the first winery which will take approximately 1 hour.
Fattoria e Cantina di Bacchereto is located on the hills of Carmignano and within short distance from Florence. This boutique winery is run by the same family since 1920 and carries on an important historical legacy. What makes this estate even more interesting is the fact that Leonardo da Vinci's grandmother lived here, that is why this is also the place where the artist spent his childhood. The winery employs fully natural, biodynamic techniques, as its vintners cherish the human-nature interaction. Apart from wine, they also produce olive oil. At this beautiful estate, you will tour the property, its vineyards and wine cellars. The tour will finish with a wine and olive oil tasting.
Tenuta di Capezzana is a family-run winery, with a long-lasting tradition. It is one of the oldest Tuscan wineries, producing wine since 804 AD. Its existence is attested by a lease contract dating back 1200 years ago. Since old times the estate was known for growing olive trees and vine for the production of oil and wine. It boasts an impressive wine collection of vintages since 1925. At this property you will tour the surroundings and taste award-winning wines. The family also prides itself with their cooking school and restaurant, which welcomed chefs of high caliber in order to improve their dishes. Apart from tasting wine and oil, you will enjoy a consistent lunch with carefully selected typical products.
Your guide for the day will drop you back to where you were picked up. Guides can drop clients back to other locations with prior notice.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is included in a radio of 3 KM and can be requested during booking or communicated before the day of the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- If you have any special dietary requirements, please inform us in advance
Reviews(4)
Beautiful experience at Tuscan wineries! Informative, tasty, and a lovely day spent soaking up all the Tuscan countryside has to offer.
Thank you Megan! We enjoyed the day very much as well! Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, we very much appreciate it.
Such an amazing tour. Great history in the region and some amazing wine and views. Not too far of a drive from Florence and the perfect way to get out of the busy city! The food was also delicious both places make their own olive oil which you can also buy.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your tour, the wine, the oil and the views. We wish all the best and hope to see you again on the future. Best Regards Enotrepea Team
We were so fortunate to find Angel and Enotropea Tours to fully immerse ourselves in Carmignano history and its extraordinary wines. Angel secured us by private car from our Airbnb in Carmignano. We visited Bacchereto and the vineyard and historic farm that was a hunting lodge part of the Medici hunting estate in the 1400’s. The history and the wines (Terre a Mano, Vin Santo, Sassocarlo) were memorable and a once in lifetime intimate tasting experience with the owner of the winery and Angel. Then, our day concluded with a visit to a much larger winery Tenuta di Capezzana dating back to wine and olive production on the land since 800. We had a guided tour of the cellars and wine tasting (Carmignano DOCG, Trebbiano) with a lovely lunch overlooking the beautiful vistas. Angel is very passionate and knowledgeable about the history and the wines. What a love and appreciation we now have for the region of Carmignano and its extraordinary wines because of our new friend Angel! We are looking forward to a future tour with Enotropea and hope to see Angel again soon.
Thank you so much for the positive feedback! We are truly happy we were able to offer you a unique and carefully selected experience. Angel sends his regards and is happy with the words of appreciation! We do hope to have you back one day! Best wishes, Enotropea Team
This was truly one the top vineyard tours we have done in Italy. Our guide for the day was Fabian. He was not only enthusiastic but knowledgeable about the wine and vineyards but also the entire region. We were so happy with all the information he was able to provide. The vineyards were so different from one another. Each vineyard was loaded with their own history from WWII information to stories of Leonardo's Grandmother's home in the area. The meal provided at the Fattoria Di Bacchereto vineyard was so Italian authentic it brought tears to my eyes. We enjoyed their gracious hospitality along with the delicious food. We found ourselves not wanting to leave. We feel this wine region is a little hidden jewel. The wines were all divine!!!! We give this tour our highest recommendations!
Thank you so much for the beautiful words! We are looking forward to having you back soon on another wine tour of ours! Best regards, Enotropea Team
