Conte Vistarino: experience among the vineyards with tasting of wines from the Oltrepò Pavese
The Giorgi family from Vistarino, owners since the mid-15th century of a large agricultural estate in the municipality of Rocca de' Giorgi in Oltrepò Pavese, has contributed over time to defining the intimate link between viticulture and terroir within an oasis uncontaminated of great landscape and wildlife interest. Today you can visit the vineyards, the modern cellar and enjoy a rich wine tasting.
Where: Fraz. Villa Fornace 8, 27040 Rocca De' Giorgi, Pavia (Oltrepò Pavese)
Period of activity : all year round
Hours: every day from 10.00 to 18.00
Duration : approximately 2 and a half hours
Experience: The experience takes place inside the estate in an itinerant way; the rich biodiversity of the property is given by the various large wooded areas interspersed with vineyards, meadows, arable land and wood plants.
It starts with a visit to the vineyards and the tasting of 2 wines on the Terrazza delle Rose. We then continue in the futuristic and scenic cellar equipped with cutting-edge equipment and high-tech machinery, a new recently renovated building, in the center of the 860 hectares of the estate; in addition to the noble Pinot Noir, the range of wines is completed with red wines, white wines, rosé wines, Charmat method, classic method and sweet wines. Specifically, to name a few, in this cellar the "Cru" Pernice, Bertone, Tavernetto and Pinot Nero Costa del Nero are produced, in addition to the classic method 1865 and the Brut Rose' Saignee della Rocca. The tasting includes tasting two wines in the barrique cellar.
The wonderful surrounding panorama contributes to making this experience particularly fascinating.
Price: €55 per person (minimum two people)
What the price includes:
The experience includes a guided tour of the vineyards, combined with the tasting of 2 wines on the Terrazza delle Rose and a visit to the modern cellar with the tasting of two other wines in the Barricaia.
Experience location: Fraz. Villa Fornace 8, 27040 Rocca De' Giorgi, Pavia (Oltrepò Pavese)
Pet friendly: No in the cellar. Yes in the tasting area
Spoken language: Italian and English
Disabled access : No in the cellar. Yes in the tasting area
Internet/Wifi : Yes
Parking : Yes
Contacts:
Rocca De'Giorgi
Fraz. Villa Fornace 8
27040 Rocca De' Giorgi, Pavia
TEL: +39.0385.241171
FAX: +39.0385.241166
EMAIL: hospitality@contevistarino.it
