ITALIAN WINE AND FOOD TOURS in collaboration with M.A.W.I. Marco Avanzino Wines International

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1 ITALIAN WINE AND FOOD TOURS in collaboration with M.A.W.I. Marco Avanzino Wines International Enjoy our enological jewels throughout an itinerary which touches the most beautiful Regions of Italy... Proposal of Itinerary (that can be personalized) Departure from Verona (arrival at International Airport Valerio Catullo) 1 st day: Visit of two cellars, tasting AMARONE della Valpolicella (near Verona) and PROSECCO di Valdobbiadene (near Treviso), the two top wines of Veneto Region. Visit of Verona, the city of Shakespeare's Giulietta & Romeo with the famous Arena. Lunch and departure towards Treviso. Dinner and Night at a splendid Manor House - with winery annexed - that recalls the country retreats of the rich Venetian families of yesterday, with six spacious twin bedrooms and one suite, all with own bathrooms and tastefully furnished, offering an appeasing view of Veneto Countryside (see pictures below). Tasting of Prosecco Treviso, Raboso, semi-sparkling red and white wines, extra-dry Spumante, Merlot, Raboso Passito.

Verona) and PROSECCO di Valdobbiadene (near Treviso), the two top wines of Veneto Region. Visit of Verona, the city of Shakespeare's Giulietta & Romeo with the famous Arena.

2 2 nd day: Breakfast and departure towards Brescia Visit of Franciacorta Cellar & Tasting of the most important sparkling wine in Italy. Neive (CN): Tasting of Barolo, Barbaresco, Moscato, Barbera superiore. Isola d'asti: dinner and night at a 19th century farmhouse which has been recently renovated, without however having altered its antique charm, with a dozen of rooms with bathroom, immersed between the Barbera vines, with a large salt water pool and a Gazebo-bar.

Isola d'asti: dinner and night at a 19th century farmhouse which has been recently renovated, without however having

3 3 rd day: Breakfast and departure towards Liguria Region On the outskirts of the town of Sarzana, set in the countryside and surrounded by vineyards, vist of en Estate that maintains the integrity of the original site, restored according to the canons of the ancient architecture. The vineyards, cultivated with organic systems and spanning five acres and a half, are planted with Vermentino, Sangiovese, Merlot, Vermentino Nero and Malvasia Bianca for wines that "scent of sea". After lunch, prosecution of the tour towards Tuscany. Visit of the famous town of Pisa with its Leaning Tower. Dinner and night at a Charme Countryhouse that lies halfway between Pisa and Volterra, in the heart of the lands once walked by the Etruscans. The countryside surrounding this ancient Monastery is that of a picture postcard made up of wide valleys, rolling hills planted with the Company s own vines, olive trees and dense woodland. The vineyards renewed over the past fifteen years are a true reflection of the Company s growth: a new winery has been built, created with the objective of bettering still the quality of the wines through a careful selection and vinification of the different grapes produced. Tasting of: Chianti and Super Tuscan Wine 4 th day: Breakast and departure towards Chianti Classico Region Visit of two cellars and tasting of Chianti Classico

The vineyards, cultivated with organic systems and spanning five acres and a half, are planted with Vermentino, Sangiovese, Merlot, Vermentino Nero and Malvasia Bianca for wines that "scent of sea".

4 Lunch at Greve in Chianti In the afternoon, visit of the beautiful town hill of Montalcino (see picture on the right). Dinner and night at an old farm that produces an excellent Brunello di Montalcino as well as other remarkable red wines: imagine an ancient farmhouse restored by its owner/architect, according to original project and wall, but with the contribution of modern standards for conveniences and services. With 5 flats for 2+2 pax/each, it is characterised by simplicity in a refined and charming natural, human and historical environment.

ancient farmhouse restored by its owner/architect, according to original project and wall, but with the contribution of modern standards

5 5 th day: Montepulciano: visit of the town with the famous towers (province of Siena) Lunch at cellar and tasting of Nobile di Montepulciano wine Prosecution towards Rome Dinner and tasting of Aglianico, Falanghina & Greco di Tufo Night at Rome at a selection of ***/****/***** hotels 6 th day: Guided visit of the Caput Mundi - Capital of Italy

Dinner and tasting of Aglianico, Falanghina & Greco di Tufo Night at Rome at a

6 7 th day: Prosecution towards Benevento, cellar visit and tasting Afternoon and Night at Naples at a selection of ***/****/***** hotels 8 th day: Guided Visit of the city of Naples Departure from Naples International Airport of Capodichino

***/****/***** hotels 8 th day: Guided Visit of the city of

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