A
visit to the winery just after the
grape harvest
Large oak casks typical of the Tuscany
tradition
Large
modern wine property near Terricciola
Elegant
tasting room
Explanation of the vineyards from
the panoramic terrace
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Terricciola
is a charming wine district
in the province of Pisa, about 30
minutes from the town of the leaning
tower. It is one of the Chianti
production areas of Tuscany and
in the last decades many "big
ones" of Italy's winemaking sector
opened their local branch here. Arianna
& Friends helps you discover this
wine area off the beaten track.
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ABOUT OUR PRIVATE WINE TOUR
We
arrange a three-hour wine tour
for your party to one very
charming winery in the area of Terricciola,
between Pisa and Volterra, often called
the "New Chianti" area.
Many wines produced here are being
awarded as excellent supertuscans
and the proximity to the coast
(just 30 minutes driving from this
area) gives them special tones that
many wine lovers find just fantastic.
Our
wine tour can start directly from
your premises (see transportation
box below for further details) or
from an agreed meeting point: our
English speaking personal tour leader
(also German, Spanish, French,
Italian or Russian available) meets
you and accompanies you to the
winery, either in the morning
or in the afternoon.
On the way to there, the tour leader
gives you general and historical
information about the region and
the art of winemaking. It is the
best way for you to discover this
enchanting world, deeply rooted
in the cultural traditions of Tuscany.
Once there, enter an extraordinarily
panoramic, beautiful and very modern
winery, whose premises are mostly
all underground. The facility has
a wonderful view over its vineyards
and is the starting point of a
nice walk among the vine rows together
with the winemaker. The visit
to the premises continues with a detailled
explanation of the fermentation
area, where the grapes boil inside
several casks just after being harvested.
Following is a visit to other storage
areas where the rest of the aging
process takes place, up to the
most fascinating room in the whole
complex: a large and artistically
decorated barriccaia full of
wooden barrels. The visit is followed
by the sampling of unique wines
in a very charming tasting room.
During the tasting session some
snacks are provided to
accompany the served wine, including
focaccia, cold cuts, bread and pieces
of cheese. The duration of this guided
tour is about 3 hours and a minimum
of 4 different wines are served
during the whole winery experience.
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