Franciacorta TopSparkling – Private wine tour from Iseo – Lombardy, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

The tour starts around 9:45 am with the pick-up in Iseo or Brescia. Meet the driver and the wine tour leader that will assist you for the day. A comfortable private luxury van or car, depending on the size of the group, with air-conditioning will take you to Franciacorta. The drive takes about 25 minutes.

The first stop, at about 10.30 am, is a premium winery, meaning a renowned historical winery, a modern large company or a boutique winery. The visit includes an introduction to the Franciacorta wine region, its history and some facts about its development. The hospitality staff will explain to you the method of production (the same of the Champagne!), showing you the journey of the grapes through the cellar. The guided visit is followed by the tasting of 2 Franciacorta DOCG wines.

After this lovely tasting, we will reach a charming little trattoria, where you will enjoy a three courses lunch. The menu could includes dishes from the tradition of Franciacorta area such as manzo all’olio di Rovato, braised beef cooked slowly in olive oil served with polenta, or Clusane’s baked stuffed tench, or Franciacorta Risotto, or casoncelli (ravioli pasta stuffed with bread, cheese and meat).

Around 3.00 pm, next in our agenda, there is a second cellar tour. This time to a small family-run winery. There you will have the chance to discover the producer’s philosophy and the features of the Franciacorta wines. At the end of the visit, you will taste 3 Franciacorta DOCG wines.

Return transfer to Brescia or Iseo, you will be back at your accommodation at about 5.00 pm.

The itinerary could change according to the availability. The detail of the wineries and restaurant will be provided after booking.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Take in panoramic views of Franciacorta’s rolling hills coverd by the vineyards
Visit two different wineries: a small family-run estate and a premium winery.
Private transfer service from Iseo or Brescia
Enjoy a tasty lunch in a cozy trattoria. Three courses and beverages included.
Toast with your wine tour leader to Franciacorta wine excellences and beauty.

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