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Among ancient sunny vineyards, visit and taste the wines from the San Lorenzo cellar

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Overview

A slow walk through the vast estate reveals the secrets of the wine production of the "Vini San Lorenzo" winery of Castilenti. In the winery among the vineyards, the ponds and the ancient farmhouses we will enter the wise world of the wine-making process, in balance between ancient traditions and avant-garde techniques. The ancient cellar, housed in the sixteenth-century De Sterlich palace, will host, among the medieval vaults, the niches and convivial spaces, a tasting of the company's native products.

Transfer to the Palazzo de Sterlich in Castilenti, visit to the barrel cellar

Visit the vineyard paying attention to the technical aspects of production

Visit of the winery trying to understand the strategies and production techniques.

History of the winery

Wine tasting: basic notions of sensory analysis and tasting techniques will be introduced.

What's Included

  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages

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    Contrada Plavignano
    2, 64035 Castilenti TE, Italy

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    What To Expect

    A long walk through the vast estate reveals the secrets of the wine production of the "Vini San Lorenzo" winery in Castilenti. In the cellar among the vineyards, the ponds and the ancient farmhouses we will enter the wise world of the winemaking process, in balance between ancient traditions and avant-garde techniques. The ancient cellar, housed in the sixteenth-century De Sterlich palace, will host, among the medieval vaults, the niches and the convivial spaces, a tasting of the company's native products.
    Transfer to the Sterlich Palace in Castilenti, visit to the barrel cellar
    Visit of the vineyard paying attention to the technical aspects of production (eg conventional agriculture, organic farming, soil processing, breeding, yield per hectare, etc.).
    Visit of the cellar trying to understand the production strategies and techniques. During this phase the basic notions on the theory of winemaking will be provided in the light of which the production information provided by the producer will be deepened.
    Company history
    Tasting of 3 wines

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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