From Milan Full Day in Franciacorta 2 Wineries and Lunch
Description
Hills covered with vineyards and dotted with small villages, villas and palaces surrounded by spectacular gardens: this is Franciacorta. A land devoted to viticulture since time immemorial which, in the stones of its abbeys, towers and castles, tells of the unchanged charm of time. Its cellars, emblems of winemaking technology and innovation, blend with the landscape and tell us about the most contemporary face of the area. The best way to get to know Franciacorta is to explore its cellars, its small art treasures, corners of nature and good restaurants in the area. Live a unique experience in the heart of Franciacorta to discover: The beauty of Franciacorta. The excellence of two Franciacorta wineries. The tasting of some of the most iconic Franciacorta D.O.C.G. The pleasure of a typical lunch near Lake Iseo. The relaxation and comfort of our private minivan.
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Itinerary
Let yourself be carried away by emotions and discover the beauty of the evocative landscapes of Franciacorta on board our private minivan. You will meet our driver in Milan and, after a transfer of about an hour, you will reach the enchanting hills of Franciacorta, a place of ancient and engaging history, a unique territory with multiple souls, Italian excellence, a place where wine he has always been the great protagonist. Here you can discover the excellence of the area, through a guided tour of one of the most renowned wineries in Franciacorta, which contributed to building its history and making Franciacorta famous throughout the world. It is the Franciacorta method that still guarantees the quality of every single bottle today. The use exclusively of noble vines, hand harvesting, natural refermentation in the bottle and subsequent slow maturation and refinement on the yeasts. The visit will end with the tasting of two Franciacorta DOCG wines.
At the end of the first cellar visit you will reach, in about 15 minutes aboard our minivan, one of the best traditional restaurants, located near Lake Iseo. You can enjoy a three-course lunch to discover local specialities, choosing the courses yourself from the à la carte menu. Lunch includes water, a glass of wine and coffee.
At the end of lunch, in about 15 minutes you will reach the second winery of Franciacorta, which preserves and expresses the essence of this territory with its uniqueness, made up of different expressions and nuances. The experience of the second cellar will stand out for its vocation to innovation and contemporaneity. During the tasting you will discover a different style of Franciacorta DOCG wines, albeit equally elegant and interesting. At the end of the second visit and tasting, your driver will take you back to the starting point of the tour in Milan (approximately 1 hour). NB - Based on the availability of the wineries, the order of the experiences may be reversed.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcohol is not served to anyone under 18
Reviews(3)
If you like sparkling wine, this tour is for you! This wine is made in the champagne method and is delicious. Our guide Nicolo was wonderful, as were the wineries we visited, and the restaurant he suggested for lunch was a great, hidden place we never would have found ourselves.
OMG!!!! This tour was truly amazing!! I’d give it 10 stars if I could. The countryside was very beautiful, the lunch was delicious and the two wineries were lovely. The Franciacorta was so good and Anna at Ferghettina was so informative and patient. I loved every moment of it!!! Francesca was an absolute treasure and she could not have been more kind and helpful. She was a superstar! Best tour ever with an incredible hostess/driver.
We decided to take this tour, even though there were no reviews of it. We met our young guide, Nicolò, at the designated meeting point, just near the M5 metro station of Bignami, which is outside the city. The vehicle was a nice and comfortable Mercedes minivan (7 seats plus the driver) that we had all to ourselves, as no one else signed up for the tour. The Franciacorta area is about an hour's drive away, and Nicolò, who is a local, provided some information about the place. Our first stop was at Ronco Calino Winery, a relatively small producer, where we were met by our guide, Serena, who gave us a lot of interesting information about the terroir of Franciacorta, the history of the winery, and their philosophy. We visited the cellars and the bottling area and tasted two of their sparkling wines, Saten and Brut. Beautiful wines and a lovely guide who was enthusiastic to tell us all about the wines, even though it was just the two of us. We took some pictures in the vineyard and then headed to Clusane, on Lake Iseo’s shore, for lunch. We ate at Trattoria del Muliner, a nice place where you can get a taste of simple Italian cuisine that requires a few quality ingredients and a splash of good olive oil. You can choose three courses from their menu and have a bottle of water and a glass of Franciacorta included. Of course, you can order anything else and pay for it. The smoked trout tartar was great, and the dry sardines with grilled polenta were fair. For the main course, we had the fish of the day, which was fresh, simple, and tasty, and sliced beef with spices, nicely cooked (medium-rare), soft, and delicious, both with some vegetables to pair with. There was some time to see the lake and the town. The last stop was at Berlucchi, the most important producer of Franciacorta. We had a nice tour of the winery, which seemed more corporate than the previous one, and tasted three sparkling wines: Saten, 2019 vintage, and the ’61 Nature. Good wines, great experience, as this is the birthplace of Franciacorta. In the cellars, you get to take a look at a bottle from the first vintage of Franciacorta. At both wineries, there was some Gran Padano and breadsticks to go with the wine. We really enjoyed the tour and got a good and comprehensive view of Franciacorta.
