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Italian Vineyards and Wineries
in Maremma

Part One

There are many Italian vineyards in Maremma: the production of wine in this special part of Tuscany and Lazio has been a very important part of everyday life here since the Etruscan age.

In these pages you will find (nearly) all of Maremma's vineyards and wineries, together with details of the wonderful wines that they produce. From smaller father and son estates to the major wine producers in the area, to newly established vineyards trying different grape blends and new world techniques.

This page is Part One: locations from Alberese to Bolgheri

Where a vineyard or winery is happy to offer wine tasting and tours, I have included the information in the listing as well. If you are specifically looking to visit the vineyards in Maremma to do just that, and as the list of vineyards and wineries covers six pages - I did say that there were lots of them! this tasting Tuscany wine link will take you directly to all of those that welcome such visits.

Similarly, this Italian wine tasting link will take you to Maremma's vineyards and wineries south of the Tuscany border, in the Region of Lazio, where they also welcome you to visit and sample the wines.

If you are short of time to arrange visits independently, or prefer to go with a tour operator etc, then this Tuscany wine tasting tours link will take you to a selection of organisations that offer a variety of wine tasting tours in Maremma and wider Tuscany; from individually tailored events to group trips including meals and accommodation.

Have fun browsing and planning a great exploration of Maremma wine!

The photograph above - courtesy of Poggio Argentiera - is of Ciliegiolo grapes on vines planted in 1968 and was taken during a September harvest in Maremma.

Italian Vineyards in Alberese

POGGIO ARGENTIERA

Poggio Argentiera is a young winery of 22 hectares run by husband and wife Maremmano Gianpaolo Paglia and English Justine Keeling. The estate vineyards are both within the Morellino di Scansano DOCG appellation. The first - Podere Adua - is in Alberese, close to the Maremma Natural Park, and the second - Podere Keeling - in Fontequaranta, near the small village of Baccinello, Scansano. They also lease or control vineyards in Pitigliano and Sorano and Manciano.

Wine tasting and tours: Happy for you to visit to taste the wines, but you are strongly advised to call or email a few days in advance to make sure that it will be possible on the day you are thinking of.

Localita Banditella, 2
Alberese 58100 (Grosseto)
Tel: +39 0564405099
Fax: +39 0564 405749
www.poggioargentiera.com

Their wines:

Vino bianco: white wine

• Guazza Maremma Toscana Bianco IGT 70% Ansonica 30% Vermentino
• Fonte40 Maremma Toscana Bianco IGT 50% Ansonica 50% Vermentino
• Ansonica Bucce Maremma Toscana Bianco IGT 100% Ansonica

Vino rosso: red wine

• Bellamarsilia Morellino di Scansano DOCG 85% Sangiovese 10% Ciliegiolo 5% Alicante
• Capatosta Morellino di Scansano DOC 95% Sangiovese 95% 5% Alicante
• Finisterre Maremma Toscana Rosso IGT 50% Alicante 40% Syrah 10% Cabernet Franc
• Maremmante Maremma Toscana Rosso IGT 50% Alicante 50% Syrah

And the wines of Antonio Camillo in conjunction with Poggio Argentiera:

• The red: Principio Maremma Toscana Rosso IGT 100% Ciliegiolo
• The white: Alture Maremma Toscana Bianco IGT 100% Sauvignon

Italian Vineyards in Bolgheri

AZIENDA AGRICOLA CACCIA AL PIANO 1868

The wine estate of Azienda Agricola al Piano 1868 has three vineyards planted over 20 hectares of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc vines. It forms part of the Berlucchi Group estates.

Via Bolgherese, 279
57022 Bolgheri (Livorno)
Tel: +39 030 984391
Fax: +39 030 9884640
www.berlucchi.it

Their wines:

Vino rosso: red wine

• Ruit Hora Rosso DOC Bolgheri 65% Merlot 25% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Syrah
• Levia Gravia Rosso IGT Toscana 70% Cabernet Sauvignon 25% Merlot 5% Syrah

AZIENDA AGRICOLA CAMPO AL NOCE

A family-run estate - the Sgariglia family - of six hectares of vines within DOC Bolgheri territory.

Localita Campo al Noce, 151
57022 Bolgheri (Livorno)
Tel. & Fax: +39 0565 749638
www.campoalnoce.it

Their wines:

Vino bianco: white wine

• Vermentino Bolgheri DOC 100% Vermentino

Vino rosso: red wine

• Riverbero Bolgheri DOC Superiore Canernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
• Miterre Bolgheri DOC Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc
• Syrah IGT Toscano Rosso 100% Syrah
• Assiolo IGT Toscano Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc

CAMPO ALLA SUGHERA

Established in 1998 by the company Knauf, this estate comprises of 20 hectares of vines all within the Bolgheri DOC territory. The estates first wines were available for purchase in 2004.

Wine tasting and tours: guided visits of the vineyards and 10 metre deep underground cellars with wine tastings are possible by prior appointment. Please telephone or email.

Themed tasting sessions for small groups (of up to 15 people) combined with local excursions are also possible upon prior appointment.

Località Caccia al Piano, 280
57022 Bolgheri (Livorno)
Tel: +39 0565 766939 or +39 347 7126160
Fax: +39 0565 766938
www.campoalsughera.com

Their wines:

Vino bianco: white wine

• Achenio Bolgheri Bianco DOC Vermention Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay
• Arioso IGT Toscana Bianco Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier

Vino rosso: red wine

• Arnione DOC Bolgheri Rosso Superiore Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot
• Adèo Volgheri Rosso DOC Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

FATTORIA CASA DI TERRA

The azienda was first established in 1950 by the grandparents of sister and brother Gessica and Giuliano Frollani who now run the estate. The vineyards were radically changed in 2001 and now comprise 25 hectares of vines: four within the DOC Bolgheri territory and the remaining within Terratico di Bibbona DOC territory.

Località Le Ferruggini, 162/A
57022 Bolgheri (Livorno)
Tel. Fax: +39 0565 749690
www.fattoriacasaditerra.com

Their wines:

Vino bianco: white wine

• Lenaia Bianco DOC Terratico di Bibbona 90% Vermentino 10% Viogner
• Grotta dei Briganti Bianco IGT Toscana 70% Vermentino 30% Chardonnay
• Casa di Terra Vermentino IGT Toscana 100% Vermentino

Vino rosso: red wine

• Poggio Querciolo Rosso IGT Toscana 70% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Syrah 15% Petit Verdot
• Lenaia Rosso DOC Terratico di Bibbona 50% Merlot 35% Sangiovese 15% Colorino
• Grotta dei Briganti Rosso IGT Toscana Sangiovese and other red grape varieties
• Moreccio Bolgheri DOC 40% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot 30% Syrah
• Mosaico Bolgheri DOC 40% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Merlot 20% Syrah
• Maronea Bolgheri DOC 35% Cabernet Sauvignon 35% Merlot 15% Petit Verdot 15% Syrah
• Torre di San Giovanni IGT Toscana 35% Cabernet Sauvignon 35% Merlot 30% Sangiovese
• Sator Montescudaio DOC 60% Sangiovese 20% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Merlot

CASTELLO DI BOLGHERI

The 130 hectare estate and Bolgheri Castle belong to the "Conti della Gheradesca" - Counts of Gheradesca, currently Countess Franca Spalletti Trivelli and Count Clemente Zileri Dal Verme. All of the fifty hectares planted with vines are within Bolgheri DOC territory.

If you fancy a stay amongst vines, the castle also offers farmhouse accommodation and has two holiday apartments within Bolgheri village.

Wine tasting and tours: tastings and guided visits of the cellars by appointment - telephone or email.

57020 Bolgheri
Castagneto Carducci (Livorno)
Tel: +39 0565 762110
Fax: +39 0565 762116
www.castellodibolgheri.eu

Their wines:

Vino rosso: red wine

• Castello di Bolgheri DOC Superiore Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc
• Varvàra DOC Bolgheri Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot

AZIENDA AGRICOLA DI VAIRA VINCENZO

Established in 1978, Di Vaira is a 50 hectare family-run farm - Vincenzi di Vaira, his wife Emanuela Granchi and their daughters Sara and Romina Di Vaira - with four hectares of vines and olive groves.

Wine tasting and tours: guided tours - of about one hour - with explanations of the cultivation and production techniques used on the farm, plus tastings of all of the azienda's products, are possible for both small and large groups. It is suggested that you book in advance to do so.

Via Bolgherese, 275/A
57022 Bolgheri (Livorno)
Tel. Fax: +39 0565 763581
www.vincenzodivaria.it

Their wines:

Vino bianco: white wine

• Caccia al Palazzo Bianco Bolgheri DOC 80% Vermentino 20% Malvasia

Vino rosso: red wine

• Caccia al Palazzo Rosso Bolgheri DOC 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 50% Merlot
• Le Ballerine Rosso Toscana IGT 70% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot

DONNA OLIMPIA 1898

Donna Olimpia 1898 was created by Guido Folonari and is a 60 hectare estate, of which forty hectares are vineyards all within the Bolgheri DOC territory. The first vinatge was in 2007.

Località Migliarni, 142
57022 Bolgheri (Livorno)
Tel: +39 02 72094585
Fax: +39 02 72080073
www.donnaolimpia1898.it

Their wines:

Vino bianco: white wine

• Obizzo IGT Toscana Vermentino 100% Vermentino

Vino rosso: red wine

• Donna Olimpia Bolgheri DOC Cabernet Suavignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc
• Millepassi Bolgheri Superiore DOC Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot
• Tageto IGT Toscana Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc

AZIENDA AGRICOLA EUCALIPTUS

A family-run wine and olive oil estate with and agriturismo farmhouse and apartment accommodation. Three hectares of vineyards at the foot of the Castagneto Carducci hills.

Wine tasting and tours: the cellar is open every day for tasting both their wines and farm products.

Via Bogherese, 275/A
57020 Bolgheri (Livorno)
Tel. & Fax: +39 0565 763511
www.agriturismoeucaliptus.com

Their wines:

Vino bianco: white wine

• Le Pinete Toscana IGT Vermentino 85% Vermentino 15% Chardonnay

Vino rosso: red wine

• Clarice Bolgheri DOC Rosso 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Syrah

AZIENDA AGRICOLA GIOVANNI CHIAPPINI

Azienda Agricola Giovanni Chiappini is the Chiappini family estate of over 20 hectares of which 5 hectares are vines and 7 olive groves. The first vineyards were planted in 1995, producing their first bottled wines in 2000.

Località Le Preselle
Podere Felciaino 189/B
57020 Bolgheri (Livorno)
Tel. & Fax: +39 0565 765201
www.giovannichiappini.it

Their wines:

Vino rosso: red wine

• Guado dé Gemoli DOC Bolgheri Superiore Cabernet Suavignon 80% Merlot 20%
• Felciano DOC Bolgheri Rosso 70% Sangiovese 15% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Merlot
• Ferruggini IGT Toscana Rosso 100% Sangiovese
• Lienà Petit Verdot IGT Toscana 100% Petit Verdot
• Lienà Merlot IGT Toscana 100% Merlot

TENUTA GUADO AL TASSO - ANTINORI

The Guadi al Tasso estate originally belonged to the 4000 hectare lands of the medieval Della Gherardesca family and is now part of the Antinori wine estates. It comprises 1000 hectares with 300 hectares of vineyards; the remaining are planted with wheat, sunflowers and olive groves.

Wine tasting and tours: the estate only accepts visits from professionals and experts in the wine sector.

Strada Aurelia
Località Scalabrone
57024 Donoratico (Livorno)
Tel: +39 0565 749735
www.antinori.it

Their wines:

Vino bianco: white wine

• Vermentino Bolgheri DOC 100% Vermentino

Vino rosso: red wine

• Guado al Tasso Bolgheri DOC Superiore 65% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot 5% Syrah

TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia is amongst the most famous to date of all of Maremma's vineyards and wineries. Founded in 1981 it comprises of 192 hectares (at Ornellaia and the adjacent property of Bellaria) producing internationally renowned and extensively written about wines.

Wine tasting and tours: tours of the estate and cellars with wine tasting - with or without dining at the estate - can be arranged. Reservations in advance are required.

Via Bolgherese, 191
Bolgheri
57022 Castagneto Carducci (Livorno)
Tel: +39 0565 71811
Fax: +39 0565 718230
www.ornellaia.com

Their wines:

Vino rosso: red wine

• Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC Superiore . 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 22% Merlot 14% cabernet Franc 4% Petit Verdot. First produced in 1985, this was the flagship wine.
• Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC Rosso 50% Merlot 35% Cabernet Sauvignon 9% cabernet Franc 6% Petit Verdot
• Le Volte Toscana IGT 52% Sangiovese 36% Merlot 12% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Masseto Toscana IGT 100% Merlot

TENUTA SAN GUIDO

Established by Marquis Mario Incisa della Rocchetta when the land passed into the family's estate upon his marriage to Clarice della Gherardesca, Tenuta San Guido is perhaps best known for bringing Cabernet Sauvignon and barriques to Italy and La Maremma. Wine production commenced in 1948, but the first Tenuta San Guido vintage was in 1968.

It was here that the first "Super Tuscan" wine was born - under the estates label "Sassicaia". The whole estate, The three zones of vineyards, stud farm for the pure-bred Dormello-Olgiata horses, and woodlands are now run by the Marquis' son Nicolò Incisa.

Località Le Capanne, 27
57022 Bolgheri (Livorno)
Tel: +39 0565 762003
Fax: +39 0565 762017
www.sassicaia.com

Their wines:

Vino rosso: red wine

• Sassicaia Bolgheri DOC 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Cabernet Franc
• Guildalberto Toscana IGT 45% Cabernet Sauvignon 45% Merlot 10% Sangiovese
• Le Difese Toscana IGT 70% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Sangiovese

FATTORIA TERRE DEL MARCHESATO

Established in 1954 within the DOC Bolgheri territory, Fattoria Terre del Marchesato is a family-run estate - the Fuselli family - with its first vintage in 2003.

Wine tasting and tours: guided visits to the estates vineyards with wine (olive oil and local products) tasting in the cellars and tasting rooms can be arranged. Enquiries via the wineries website contact form.

Località S. Uberto. 164
57020 Bolgheri (Livorno)
Tel: +39 0565 749752
Fax: +39 0565 749619
www.fattoriaterredelmarchesato.it

Their wines:

Vino bianco: white wine

• Emilio Primo Vermentino IGT Toscana Bianco 100% Vermentino
• Papeo Vermentino Riserva Bolgheri DOC 100% Vermentino

Vino rosso: red wine

• Aldone Merlot Toscana IGT 100% Merlot
• Marchesale Syrah Toscana IGT 100% Syrah
• Tarbuso Toscana IGT Rosso 90% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Syrah
• Emilio Primo Rosso Toscana IGT Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah