Belmond-owned 1000-year-old estate spanning 4,200 acres west of Siena. Organic vineyards across 25 acres in 13 distinct plots producing the Ulpaia private-label Cabernet, Sangiovese, Merlot and Petit Verdot wines.
The list: Ulpaia estate vertical tastings; vineyard tours and harvest experience; blending workshops with the estate team
Address: Localita Querceto, 53031 Casole d'Elsa, Italy, Tuscany
Restored 16th-century villa in Chianti Classico just south of Florence. Family-run; vineyard and olive grove walks plus cellar tastings of neighbouring estates including Antinori and Castello di Cigliano.
The list: Chianti Classico cellar tastings with neighbouring producers; cooking class with wine-pairing component
Rosewood resort on a 900-year-old Tuscan estate spanning 5,000+ acres in Val d'Orcia. Castiglion del Bosco is the fifth-largest Brunello di Montalcino producer; Michelin-starred Campo del Drago restaurant and cooking school onsite.
The list: Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino vertical tastings; harvest experience; cellar masterclasses with the winemaker
11th-century fortress with thermal hot springs in the Val d'Orcia, 8km from Montalcino. Five hectares of estate Brunello di Montalcino vineyards; restaurant menus paired with castle-produced wines.
The list: Estate Brunello di Montalcino tastings and pairing menus; Dine Around programme to neighbouring Michelin starred restaurants
Ferruccio Ferragamo's restored medieval village across 1,100 organic acres including 85 hectares of vineyards and 40 hectares of olive groves. Two restaurants including Osteria del Borro, four pools and a wine cellar.
The list: Il Borro Toscana Super Tuscan tastings; organic vineyard tours; cooking classes with pairing component
Former hunting residence of Leopold II Grand Duke of Tuscany, now a Leading Hotels of the World property in the Maremma. Acquagiusta estate vineyards on site plus Michelin-starred Trattoria Enrico Bartolini.
The list: Acquagiusta Maremma DOC tastings; horseback vineyard rides; harvest participation in September
Guesthouse rooms at the Castello di Verrazzano estate in Greve in Chianti, with terrace views over the organic Chianti Classico vineyards. Daily cellar visits, restaurant in the historic stables.
The list: Castello di Verrazzano cellar tours; pairing lunches with estate wines; guided vineyard walks
