Bolgheri Wine Tour
Discover Bolgheri and Its Iconic Super Tuscan Wines
About This Tour
Bolgheri is where the legendary Super Tuscan wine movement began in 1968. This full-day tour departs from Florence for a scenic drive to the heart of Bolgheri's vineyards, home to some of Italy's most prestigious wineries, with guided visits through the vineyards and cellars followed by a private tasting of celebrated Bolgheri wines.
Highlights
- Full-day tour to the birthplace of the Super Tuscan wine movement
- Guided visits to prestigious Bolgheri estates
- Private tasting of celebrated Bolgheri wines
- Scenic two-hour drive through the Tyrrhenian coast countryside
Itinerary
Pickup
Private pickup at your hotel in Florence for the scenic two-hour drive to the Tyrrhenian coast, birthplace of the Super Tuscan movement.
First estate — vineyard & cellar
Guided visit through the vineyards and cellars of a prestigious Bolgheri estate.
Second estate — private tasting
A private tasting of celebrated Bolgheri wines at a second estate.
Return
Scenic drive back to Florence, with drop-off at your hotel.
What's Included
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle with dedicated English-speaking driver
- 2 guided cellar visits in Bolgheri
- Wine tastings featuring Ornellaia and Le Macchiole Super Tuscan wines
- Gourmet lunch
- All local taxes
- Tips and gratuities
Price by Group Size
| Group size | Price per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2 travelers | €800 | €1,600 |
| 3 travelers | €750 | €2,250 |
| 4 travelers | €675 | €2,700 |
| 5 travelers | €650 | €3,250 |
| 6 travelers | €600 | €3,600 |
| 7 travelers | €575 | €4,025 |
| 8 travelers | €550 | €4,400 |
Your Trip Designer
Vittorio Del Bono Venezze
Every private day is planned by hand, not booked from a menu. Once you enquire, the team puts together a proposal tailored to your dates, pace and taste — usually within 24 hours, with no obligation to book.
The Wineries
Meeting Point
Pickup at your hotel or residence in Florence when possible. Some central streets fall within the ZTL limited traffic zone — cars cannot enter them — in which case we arrange a nearby meeting point instead.
Tour Area
Cancellation Policy
| Notice before departure | Charge |
|---|---|
| More than 14 days | No charge |
| 48 hours – 14 days | 50% of tour price |
| Less than 48 hours | 80% of tour price |
| No-show | 100% of tour price |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we visit the Sassicaia winery?
Tenuta San Guido (home of Sassicaia) doesn't offer public tours or direct sales, but your guide will take you to other celebrated Bolgheri estates producing excellent Super Tuscan wines in the same style.
What is a "Super Tuscan" wine?
It's an unofficial term for high-quality Tuscan reds — often blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah with or instead of Sangiovese — created outside Italy's traditional DOC rules starting in the late 1960s, with Bolgheri as their birthplace.
How long is the drive from Florence?
Our tours depart from Florence at the meeting point on Lungarno Cellini. From there, the minivan journey to the truffle hunting area in the Tuscan countryside takes approximately one hour each way.
Reviews
Alejandro Oneto
We booked the private 1-day super Tuscans trip with a tasting menu and it was great. Matteo is extremely friendly and knowledgable on wines so if you are a wine lover, you will learn a lot and enjoy very much. Its a long drive from Florence so I would suggest staying closer to Bolgheri but none the less it was a great experience
Bolgheri Wine TourTanya Cellucci
Our tour guide Giovanni picked us up from our hotel and he was just so kind and enthusiastic about what he does! We gave us the history of wine and of Tuscany and was very very knowledgeable! He was super patient when some things ran long- and he even stopped to bring us on the way back to show us a view of Florence as he knew we weren’t visiting for long! He was just so exceptional and passionate about what he does and he made it such an amazing and memorable experience for us and for our honeymoon!
Bolgheri Wine TourMarisa Maleck
We did this Bolgheri wine day tour with the knowledgeable, interesting, and fun Vittorio. We went to the lovely family-owned vineyard called Chiappini and also Guado al Tasso vineyard. We learned a lot about tasting and super Tuscans even though our knowledge level was already relatively high. Vittorio shared a great deal of info and also took us for an incredible meal at the Sassicaia estate where we had an amazing wine there to compare to the others we had tried. He was a great host and it was a trip to remember!
Bolgheri Wine TourLoyd Pettgrew
Memorable Tour in Bolgheri! We were picked up promptly at our cruise ship in Livorno and wished to the Bolgheri area of Tuscany. Our guide did an excellent job to giving us the history of the area and viticultural how it differs from the rest of Tuscany. We stopped at Ornellaia, Osteria San Guido Enoteca that serves as a tasting venue for Sassicaia and at and a small winery Guado de Gemoli. Ornellia was the highlight since the property is so beautiful and the wines so delicious (not unlike Peter Michael Winery in Napa Valley). The mean at Osteria San Guido Enoteca was really first class as were the Sassicaia wines we tasted. The tour took about four hours and we were taken back to our ship in plenty time. Memorable Wine Tour of Bolgheri! I recommend it and our guide to anyone who wants to see a great area of Tuscany!
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