Bolgheri & the Etruscan Coast
Bolgheri and the Etruscan Coast: the back story
The back story
About Bolgheri and the Etruscan Coast: the back story
Bolgheri is a tiny walled village reached by a famous avenue of cypresses, at the heart of one of Italy’s youngest great wine areas, a few kilometres from the sea.
The village
Enter through the castle gate; the cypress avenue runs straight to San Guido.
The wine
The Bolgheri DOC covers the hills between Castagneto Carducci and Bibbona; visits to Ornellaia and San Guido are by appointment.
Bolgheri Sassicaia is the only Italian DOC belonging to a single estate, Tenuta San Guido (bolgheridoc.com).
The coast
La Pineta, at Marina di Bibbona, holds a MICHELIN star; Osteria Magona is a Bib Gourmand in the hills.
Our advice: combine the coast with a drive inland to the medieval villages of Castagneto and Suvereto.
Why it's on our list
- The village
- The wine
- The coast
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bolgheri and the Etruscan Coast: the back story before you go.