Hills covered with vineyards and dotted with small villages, villas and palaces surrounded by spectacular gardens: this is Franciacorta.
A land devoted to viticulture since time immemorial which, in the stones of its abbeys, towers and castles, tells of the unchanged charm of time. Its cellars, emblems of winemaking technology and innovation, blend with the landscape and tell us about the most contemporary face of the area.
The best way to get to know Franciacorta is to explore its cellars, its small art treasures, corners of nature and good restaurants in the area.
Live a unique experience in the heart of Franciacorta to discover:
The beauty of Franciacorta.
The excellence of two Franciacorta wineries.
The tasting of some of the most iconic Franciacorta D.O.C.G.
The pleasure of a typical lunch near Lake Iseo.
The relaxation and comfort of our private minivan.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ Transport in air-conditioned minivan
✔ Guided tour of a Franciacorta winery with 2 tastings
✔ Lunch
✔ All fees and/or taxes
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Metro stop Bignami (line M5), in front of the Starhotel Tourist hotel, Viale Fulvio Testi, 300
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Strada del Vino Franciacorta (Franciacorta wine route)
Let yourself be carried away by emotions and discover the beauty of the evocative landscapes of Franciacorta on board our private minivan.
You will meet our driver in Milan and, after a transfer of about an hour, you will reach the enchanting hills of Franciacorta, a place of ancient and engaging history, a unique territory with multiple souls, Italian excellence, a place where wine he has always been the great protagonist.
Here you can discover the excellence of the area, through a guided tour of one of the most renowned wineries in Franciacorta, which contributed to building its history and making Franciacorta famous throughout the world.
It is the Franciacorta method that still guarantees the quality of every single bottle today. The use exclusively of noble vines, hand harvesting, natural refermentation in the bottle and subsequent slow maturation and refinement on the yeasts.
The visit will end with the tasting of two Franciacorta DOCG wines.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Lago D'Iseo
At the end of the first cellar visit you will reach, in about 15 minutes aboard our minivan, one of the best traditional restaurants, located near Lake Iseo. You can enjoy a three-course lunch to discover local specialities, choosing the courses yourself from the à la carte menu. Lunch includes water, a glass of wine and coffee.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Strada del Vino Franciacorta (Franciacorta wine route)
At the end of lunch, in about 15 minutes you will reach the second winery of Franciacorta, which preserves and expresses the essence of this territory with its uniqueness, made up of different expressions and nuances.
The experience of the second cellar will stand out for its vocation to innovation and contemporaneity. During the tasting you will discover a different style of Franciacorta DOCG wines, albeit equally elegant and interesting.
At the end of the second visit and tasting, your driver will take you back to the starting point of the tour in Milan (approximately 1 hour).
NB - Based on the availability of the wineries, the order of the experiences may be reversed.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Alcohol is not served to anyone under 18