Excursion Wine experience at antinori "le mortelle" winery with lunch tour at Porto Santo Stefano

Visit a Maremma winery that appears as if out of a dream, with rolling Tuscan hills and massive rows of aging wine barrels in its cellars. Your destination is Le Mortelle Winery run by Marchesi Antinori, of the Antinori family that has been engaged in the art of winemaking for over six centuries. In 1385, the owner's ancestor Giovanni di Piero Antiorini became a member of the Florentine Winemakers' Guild ("Arte Fiorentina dei Vinattieri").

On your one-hour drive, discover the stunning, picturesque Tuscan country roads that lead to some of the most prestigious wine estates in the region. Situated on a gentle, sloping terrain, the vineyard boasts 170 hectares (420 acres) of vines including Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and several white grape varieties including Vermentino, Ansonica, and Viognier. The estate's sandy, loamy soil creates a unique flavor all its own that harkens one to this sunny, dry region of Italy.

As you arrive at La Mortelle vineyards, appreciate the scenic approach in the breathtaking rural Tuscan landscape. Receive a tour that discusses the way the estate was built; much of it is underground to minimize impact to the environment. Interestingly, the natural bedrock foundation provides temperature and humidity control that is completely natural and effective.

On your tour, taste one of Le Mortelle's white wines (Vermentino, Viognier, Ansonica) accompanied by home-baked focaccia bread and a seasonal fruit grown on the estate's land. Enjoy a guided tour of the wine cellar and learn about the process of wine production from start to finish.

Enjoy an exquisite three-course lunch paired with Le Mortelle red wines Botrosecco (made with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc) and the Poggio alle Nane (Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère).

Have some free time to browse the local shop before returning to the ship after an idyllic day discovering the beauty and culture of a classic Tuscan vineyard.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: La Mortelle winery, vineyard tour, 3-course paired lunch, free time

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for 1.25 miles (about 2 km), including stairs, paved, sloping, also uneven natural terrain. As such, the tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties or for those in wheelchairs.  It is advisable to wear comfortable clothing and expect significant sun exposure. Vegetarian diets may be accommodated if requested within 48 hours before the tour, but other dietary requests are not available. This tour is not suitable for children; guests must be 18 years of age to participate. Space on this tour is limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.