Antinori winery in Passignano: visit, lunch and masteclass in the Castle

WFTI Wine and Food Tours in Italy © by Marco Tenerini is proud to present this elite journey, celebrating the Marchesi Antinori universe: visit, wines and a grand lunch at the Passignano Abbey, followed by a masterclass on Supertuscans in the castle of another Marchesi family.

Allow me to present an Antinori winery visit of truly singular distinction, set amidst the rolling emerald hills of Tuscany.

We invite you to partake in an excursion that marries centuries of noble heritage with the very pinnacle of viticulture.

A Sojourn to Badia a Passignano::

Your journey begins at the historic estate of the Marchesi Antinori: a magnificent Abbey with over a millennium of storied history.

One might feel the weight of time within these ancient walls, where manuscripts from the first millennium reside alongside barrels of the finest vintages.

This is a place where history and humanity converge.

We shall commence with a guided tour of the tenth-century cellars, tucked discreetly beneath the Vallombrosan monastery.

These vaulted chambers maintain a perfect, natural climate for the resting wine.

A sanctuary that has welcomed such luminaries as the Archbishop Saint Zenobius and the esteemed Galileo Galilei.

Following an introduction to the local viticulture against a breathtaking vineyard backdrop, you shall be escorted to the Osteria di Passignano.

Here, a most exquisite full Tuscan lunch awaits, served in "wine pairing-tasting mode."

This is not merely a meal, but a curated symphony of flavor, preceded by a tasting of the estate’s liquid gold: their extra-virgin olive oil.

The VIP Wine pairing menu is, if I may say, quite astonishing:

• Cervaro della Sala Umbria IGT
• Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
• Tignanello (The iconic Super Tuscan)
• Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore
• Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino

The Super Tuscan Masterclass:

The afternoon transitions to a second distinguished estate, the Castello dei Marchesi.

This venue is a marvel of "Tuscany Wine Architecture", where a medieval village and castle find harmony with avant-garde design.

Under the tutelage of an expert Sommelier, you will enjoy a private Master Class dedicated to the Super Tuscans.

These "signature wines" famously transcended traditional regulations to achieve global renown.

Your experience here includes:

• A private tour of the Castello’s avant-garde cellars.
• A vertical tasting of six exceptional wines.
• An exploration of two iconic blends: a magnificent Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon (est. 1981) and a sophisticated Sangiovese-Merlot (est. 1992).

It is, quite simply, an experience one shares with one’s grandchildren.