WINE EXPERIENCE
What better way to learn about and experience wine than staying amidst the vineyards in one of the most spectacular wine regions of the world!
We offer a fully immersive bespoke wine experiential package at our villa which is close to the four famous Tuscan wine regions: Chianti, Brunello, Bolgheri and Montepulciano. With our own vineyard within the estate, you will learn up close about wine growing and wine making as well as have wine tastings every evening to sample the best the region offers. During the day, you have plenty of free time to explore the famous Tuscan hilltop towns and the region's renowned wineries on your own with a tailor made self-drive itinerary. We will also recommend the best local restaurants to sample during your day trips.
It is an excellent opportunity to relax and unwind in the most magical part of Tuscany whilst enriching your knowledge on all things wine. We have itineraries starting from 3 day/2 night stay which can be completely customised to your preferences and you can even combine it with a city break in Florence or Rome. We are open every year from May 1 to October 31 and only have limited spaces available for this experience each season. Get in touch with us at info@villacaprilla.com to book your spot!
Sample Wine-Experience Itinerary:
Day 1: Fly into Florence or Rome airport, stay a night and enjoy a little city break before your countryside wine adventure. We can suggest hotels, restaurants and activities there.
Day 2: Arrive to our villa in the afternoon (we are 1.5 hours drive from Florence or 2.5 hours from Rome). You will start with a 'vineyard walk' learning about vines, grapes, soil and wine growing and also the challenges involved in organic vineyards and climate change. In the evening, you will have a wine tasting session (with cheese and antipasti platters) to sample some of the best local Tuscan wines, understand the terroir of each and what sets them apart. Dinner can be in the villa or at our village restaurant.
Day 3: After breakfast at the villa, you will set off on your own to explore Tuscany - you can choose from our many suggested day trips including famous hill-top towns, walking tour of Siena and winery visits. This evening, we enjoy tasting of wines from other regions of Italy and also some sparkling and sweet wines. We talk through the differences in grapes and terroir in other regions and wine making processes involved in sparkling and sweet wines. Why not enjoy a cooking class tonight at the villa or experience yet another local restaurant near us for dinner.
Day 4: After breakfast at a farm nearby, you drive to Val d'Orcia, a beautiful UNESCO protected landscape of central Tuscany half an hour away from the villa. Admire the breathtaking scenery, maybe experience a Vespa or classic car adventure in the rolling hills, lunch at one of the pretty village squares and shopping for trinkets in the narrow alleyways of Tuscan towns. You can drive on to Rome (or any other city you are flying out of) to enjoy a night or two there before you fly home.
This itinerary is fully customisable to include more days in the villa to explore more of Tuscany or additional days in Florence or Rome. Tell us your dream Tuscan holiday and we will create the perfect itinerary for you!