Franciacorta TopSparkling – Private wine tour from Milan – Milan, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

The tour starts around 9:00 am with the pick-up at your accommodation in Milan. A comfortable private luxury van transfer service with air-conditioning will take you to Franciacorta. The drive lasts about one hour.

Once in Franciacorta you will meet the wine tour leader that will assist you for the day.

The first stop, at about 10.00 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 two 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 2.30 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 philosophy and the features of the Franciacorta wines.
At the end of the visit, you will taste three Franciacorta DOCG wines.

Return transfer to Milan, you will be back at your accommodation at about 5.00 pm.

The itinerary could change according to the availability.

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 Milan
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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