Boutique Winery Tour and Tasting in North Tuscany
Walk the vineyards, explore the cellar, and taste four estate wines rooted in centuries of Tuscan tradition.
This boutique winery tour in North Tuscany invites guests into a family-run estate where medieval heritage, native grape varieties, and artisan winemaking converge in a single ninety-minute experience. Guided by knowledgeable family staff, visitors move from vineyard to cellar before settling in for a structured tasting of four distinct estate wines.
The estate carries a lineage tied to the Malaspina Marquises, and that history is woven into every label and every vine on the property. Fifty-year-old vines, low yields, and a commitment to minimal intervention define the philosophy here, producing wines with a strong sense of place rather than a polished commercial character.
Winemaking at this estate follows respectful, unhurried practices. Grapes are de-stemmed and delicately crushed, with a portion of whole clusters retained for fermentation in cement barrels, followed by natural malolactic fermentation and aging in selected French oak. The result is a range of wines that reflect the specific microclimatic conditions and soil variations of this particular corner of Tuscany.
Tour Highlights
Guided walk through an elegant château and its surrounding estate vineyards, with context on the property's historical roots.
Cellar tour revealing the full winemaking process, from grape selection and crushing to barrel aging in French oak.
Tasting of four estate wines, including Merlot, Pinot Noir, Vermentino, Durella, and Chardonnay expressions native to the territory.
Insight into fifty-year-old low-yield vines and the estate's philosophy of minimal sulfite use and natural fermentation.
Discovery of the Malaspina Marquises legacy through wine labels that carry medieval names and historical significance.
Understanding of how soil variation and microclimate shape each individual cuvée produced on this single estate.
Tour Itinerary
Guests are welcomed at the château and introduced to the estate's history and the Malaspina Marquises lineage. A guided stroll through the surrounding vineyards follows, with commentary on vine age, native grape varieties, and the territory's distinct microclimate.
The group moves into the estate cellar, where family staff walk through each stage of the winemaking process. Visitors observe cement fermentation barrels, learn about the role of whole-cluster retention, and examine the French oak barrels used for aging.
The tasting begins with three IGT Toscana Rosso wines: Spinorosso, a structured and fresh Merlot and Pinot Noir blend with minimal sulfites; Fedespina, a territorial red from fifty-year-old vines with subtle sensory complexity; and Ca', a pure Merlot reflecting specific soil variations and microclimatic conditions of the estate.
The session concludes with Bianco Fedespina IGT Toscana, a blend of Vermentino, Durella, and Chardonnay from nearly fifty-year-old vines. Family staff discuss how low-yield viticulture contributes to the wine's luminous purity and distinctive identity.
What Is Included
Included
- Guided vineyard and château tour
- Guided cellar and winemaking tour
- Tasting of 4 estate wines (3 red IGT Toscana, 1 white IGT Toscana)
- Commentary from knowledgeable family estate staff
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food or wine purchases
- Gratuities for guides
Important Information
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Tastings at this intimate family estate are conducted in small groups, allowing for a personal and unhurried experience. Secure your place to explore North Tuscany's winemaking heritage from vine to glass.
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