The area of Grosetto is a coastal region of Tuscany that is an excellent holiday destination for those looking to enjoy a villa on the Tuscan Coast. While a villa in Grosetto does not necessarily ensure you will be right by the sea, the sea will be within driving distance and you will also quickly discover that there are lots of other wonderful attractions and natural gems to explore in the area. From Blue Flag beaches, to Ancient Roman ruins, to Saturnia's famous hot springs, to incredible cave systems, to the astounding beauty of Lake Burano, to the annual Vivamus wine festival in the town of Montemerano each July, there are endless things to discover while on holiday in the region. However, if you're looking for a particularly relaxing outing, then we suggest a visit to a winery. Wandering the grounds on a tour, enjoying a guided tasting of their wines, and stocking up on some wine to savour during your holiday or bring home for yourself and as gifts, makes for a perfect itinerary for those looking to spend a day simply unwinding and making the most of being on holiday. While there are many wineries in the province of Grosetto to choose from, one of the best and the most interesting for those also interested in archaeology has to be the lovely La Biagiola.
La Biagiola is a winery that is located 7km outside of the charming little Medieval town of Sovana. A young enough company, it was founded in order to produce and offer high-quality wines. Looking to find balance and harmony in the tastes and flavours of their wines, the wines of La Biagiola are made with a wonderful blend of various grape varieties grown on land that has supported vineyards for centuries and that is tended with the latest methods and technological advances, as well as the greatest respect and care to the surrounding landscape. Produced on volcanic soil and with a low sulfur content from native vines including Sangiovese, Vermentino, and Alicante, there are six distinct and wonderful wines to try while visiting the winery including two reds, three whites, and a sparkling wine. Just book a cellar and grounds tour, a tasting, and shop at the on-site store to fully experience and appreciate the hard work, craftsmanship, and quality of these wines. Visits must be booked ahead of time so be sure to contact them by email at info@labiagiola.it or by telephone at +39 366 676 6400 to avoid disappointment and to confirm a time, date, and guide.
While the winery is incredibly modern, the area in which is it located is far more ancient. As noted, vineyards have occupied this landscape for a long, long time but the specific site at La Biagiola is also home to an active archaeological site. Discovered in 2004, the remains of an imperial Roman villa are still being excavated and can be toured upon request. Later reused in the Middle Ages as a Lombard necropolis, the ruins of this fascinating site are multilayered and fascinating, reflecting the different uses and occupants that it has held through the ages. Visitors can also sometimes even come gain hands-on experience at a real archaeological dig and assist the archaeologists who are working in the area.
So, if you are on vacation in Grosetto and you are interested in enjoying both some delicious local wines and a hands-on experience with the rich and fascinating historical heritage of the area then combine both by planning a visit to the wonderful La Biagiola Winery.
La Biagiola
Loc. Pianetti, C.S. Casale
Sovana di Sorano Grosseto
58010
+39 366 676 6400
info@labiagiola.it
While the winery is incredibly modern, the area in which is it located is far more ancient. As noted, vineyards have occupied this landscape for a long, long time but the specific site at La Biagiola is also home to an active archaeological site. Discovered in 2004, the remains of an imperial Roman villa are still being excavated and can be toured upon request. Later reused in the Middle Ages as a Lombard necropolis, the ruins of this fascinating site are multilayered and fascinating, reflecting the different uses and occupants that it has held through the ages. Visitors can also sometimes even come gain hands-on experience at a real archaeological dig and assist the archaeologists who are working in the area.
So, if you are on vacation in Grosetto and you are interested in enjoying both some delicious local wines and a hands-on experience with the rich and fascinating historical heritage of the area then combine both by planning a visit to the wonderful La Biagiola Winery.
La Biagiola
Loc. Pianetti, C.S. Casale
Sovana di Sorano Grosseto
58010
+39 366 676 6400
info@labiagiola.it
