From Vine to Glass

Follow the full lifecycle of wine — from vineyard to cellar to bottle. Gain insight into the craftsmanship, techniques, and care that transform grapes into exceptional wines.

Wine 101: From Grape to Glass – What Really Happens

fermentation activity in stainless fermenting vat

Ever wondered how a simple grape transforms into the delightful wine swirling in your glass? Whether you’re a budding oenophile or planning a Florence wine tasting day trip, understanding the winemaking process enriches every sip. Join us on a journey…

The Highs and Lows of Grape Harvest in Tuscany: An In-Depth Look at the 2024 Season

Tuscany tour time harvest

The Anticipation of Grape Harvest Time Grape harvest time is a period filled with both excitement and anxiety for winemakers worldwide. In the picturesque region of Tuscany, the anticipation is palpable as the vineyards prepare for the culmination of a…

How is white wine made?

Most visitors to Tuscany know about our famous Chianti wine. But did you know that we also produce some lovely, crisp white wines?If you join us on a Tuscan wine tour like this one, you’ll learn first-hand all the secrets…

Vallone di Cecione, a winery in the heart of Chianti

Vallone di Cecione winery

We all know that a glass of wine can do wonders: when well chosen it complements our food and can also help digestion. A glass of good wine is even better and it will help our spirit too. Vallone di…

Tenuta San Guido: Visiting a Beautiful Winery in Tuscany

Have you ever heard of a wine called Sassicaia? It’s a Bolgheri wine, Denominazione di Origine Controllata produced at the Tenuta San Guido. It is also one of the most famous wines in the world! Sassicaia production began in the…

Brolio Castle and other magic Chianti Wine Castles

Chianti and castles, an indissoluble pair, below is just a very specific yet eclectic selection. Castello della Leccia it is a mediaeval hamlet dating back to the 11th century. This restored castle offers spectacular views as one looks down into…

Tenuta Castiglioni: the origins of Frescobaldi wines

The Frescobaldi family started producing and selling wine to the Courts of Europe at the beginning of the XIV century, but their wine-making vocation started much earlier and is deeply rooted in the most ancient of the six estates that…

Tenuta Capezzana:  History in the Wine-making

Rarely does a winery manage to blend past and present with such elegance as Tenuta Capezzana. The magnificent estate located in the town of Carmignano, not far from Prato, offers breathtaking views on the Tuscan capital lying just to the…

Petra, a top and unique cellar between sky and sea

There is the flavor of the sea in wines of Petra, the architecturally impressive winery of Terra Moretti Group in Suvereto, Val di Cornia, Livorno, 158 km from Florence. The cellar, designed by the Swiss architect Mario Botta, is considered…