| Castello di Poppiano Great wine of Tuscany (since 1199)
Conte Ferdinando Guicciardini
Castello di Poppiano was an impressive medieval building erected around the turn of the first millennium probably as a fortress for the external defence of the town of Florence. It has been the property of the Guicciardini for almost nine centuries, a claim documented by an inheritance act of 1199.
Not surprisingly Castello di Poppiano was linked with various events in the history of Florence.
For instance, in 1369 Sir John Hawkwood the famous English Condottiere from Hendingham Sible (known in Florence as Giovanni Acuto), after the battle of Fosso Armonico near Cascina, had his headquarters in Castello di Poppiano. In 1529 the Castle was damaged during the siege of Florence as mentioned by the historian Francesco Guicciardini (at that time owner of Poppiano) in his "Memorie". The Castle as you see it today is the result of restoration works after an earthquake in 1812 caused extensive damages. The building however returned in its former grandeur and authenticity thanks to frescoes in other Guicciardini houses in Val di Pesa and Val d'Elsa.
WINE TOUR EXPERIENCE
WINE TASTING: great wine of Tuscany
A unique a experience, diving in the past while living in a dynamic production reality, discover the process of wine from the vineyard to the bottle, of olive oil from the tree to oil-mill, taste the excellence of the fruit of love for earth surrounded by centuries of history. This is : Castello di Poppiano.
Walk through history while witnessing production in action Discover the cycle of wine from the field to the bottle, and of olive oil from harvest to milling. Taste the fruit of passion and love for the territory surrounded by centuries of history.
Walk through history while witnessing production in action Discover the cycle of wine from the field to the bottle, and of olive oil from harvest to milling. Taste the fruit of passion and love for the territory surrounded by centuries of history.
From Monday to Friday: 9.30; 11.30; 15.30.
Saturday and Sunday: contact us for special arrangements
Groups are welcome (min 6 people) - Bus Parking.
Booking is requested with two days notice
Contacts:
Via Fezzana 45 - Montespertoli (Firenze) - Tel 055-82315 - Fax: 055-82368
winetours@conteguicciardini.it. - www.conteguicciardini.it
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Cuisine Type: other