CARMIGNANO Near Florence, nestled in the Montealbano hills, you can find Carmignano. The long standing Carmignano DOC is produced here on the old hunting grounds of the Florentine Medici family. Carmignano wine uses Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon that were introduced in this area many centuries ago and it is the Cabernet that adds the complex and diverse character that distinguishes it from the other wines. On this tour, we will also pay a visit to the town of Vinci, birthplace of the great genius: Leonardo. In Vinci we can visit Leonardo’s museum and the house where he was born, framed by the breathtaking landscape along our journey. SUGGESTIONS You can visit the hunting reserve of the Medici family, its historical homes such as Villa of Poggio a Caiano or Villa dei Cento Camini (of the hundred chimneys) in Artimino convey the importance of the noble families in those times. From Carmignano to Vinci, you will be able to visit Leonardo’s museum and his home, all set in breathtaking landscape. Located in the gentle hills of Montalbano, Carmignano and Vinci are of a rare beauty especially at sundown when you can see the whole valley extending to Lucca from the western side of the mountain, of a warm and intense red shade, symbol of the passion that fills this land. TOUR DETAILS Departure in the morning from your accommodation and visit to the first winery Tenuta Piaggia near Carmignano with explanation of wine and oil producing. Wine and oil tasting. Visit of the hamlet of Carmignano and light lunch. Visit of Villa Artimino. Visit of the winery Tenuta Cantagallo. Visit of Vinci hamlet and Leonardo’s museum End of the tour at 6.00 p.m.   Remember, all tours can be modified on request. If you wish to visit some particular venues or some particular places you can ask to modify the itinerary.