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Today's itinerary
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Buffet breakfast at the Villa.
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This morning we depart by bike or scooter, or transfer by minibus to walk to the medieval hamlet of Volpaia. (45 kms by bike - 25 kms by shuttle, 4 or 10 kms hike).
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At Volpaia we enjoy a winetasting lunch on the terrace of the winery.
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Following our memorable lunch and visit of the winemaking, olive oil and vin santo facilities we cycle, scooter or minibus back to the villa, with possible stops at fine Tuscan housewares and ceramics stores Maniera and Rampini.
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At 7:00 we will enjoy our aperitivo in the villa courtyard to the enchanting music of Romeo Lucca.
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Following cocktails we have our final festive dinner in the villa. Romeo joins us in the main salon after supper for some final night song and dance !
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Overnight at Villa Collalto.
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Volpaia
On the border between the territories of Siena and Florence, Volpaia came under the Florentine jurisdiction in the 12thC. In the decades that followed, the tiny village was constantly caught up in the battles between the two city states. Volpaia has been a wine producing town since the 11thC but now truly ranks as one of Italy’s leading wine producers. The transition has happened over the last 40 years under the direction of owner Giovannella Stianti-Mascheroni. She has lovingly restored this picturesque medieval hamlet while creating a contemporary factory within its walls. Her wines are presently exported all over the world, the US being a leading market.
Volpaia
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Volpaia, Tuscany |
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