Three vintages of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC, 2006, 2007 and 2008, poured side by side at the Vasto estate.
Tip: This is the clearest local answer to how Montepulciano ages past fifteen years.
Address: Via Difenza, 38, 66054 Vasto, Chieti, Italy, Abruzzo
Ride out through the Vasto vineyards and stop for a tasting, an option the estate lists alongside its cellar flights.
Tip: The estate also runs a yoga and wine session at the same price band if riding is not for you.
Ride out through the Vasto vineyards and stop for a tasting, an option the estate lists alongside its cellar flights.
Tip: The estate also runs a yoga and wine session at the same price band if riding is not for you.
Guided electric-bike ride from the Tollo cellar down to the sea and back, with a welcome pour, a cellar visit and lunch with the wines.
Tip: The bikes are pedal-assisted, so the climb back up from the coast is manageable.
Spa circuit at the Tollo winery with a glass of Charmat method sparkling and two glasses of the estate's organic wines.
Tip: Robes and slippers are included, so travel light.
The long-form Talamonti visit at Loreto Aprutino, vineyard and cellar followed by a seated meal matched to the estate's wines.
Tip: Six people is the floor, so it suits a group trip rather than a couple.
Zaccagnini hangs contemporary work through its Bolognano cellars and adds to it each November with Uvarte, when invited artists respond to the harvest.
Tip: Visits are by reservation only; November is when the new Uvarte pieces go up.
Walk through the organic vineyard and the terracotta amphora store at Atri, then taste four wines from the Anfora range with a board of local food.
Tip: Book at least 24 hours ahead; the amphora room is the part of the cellar you came for.
