About this tour
Taste organic and biodynamic wines produced on the hills around Lucca at Tenuta Mareli. This 90-minute experience includes a walk through the vineyard, a look inside the cellar and tasting rooms, then a seated tasting of four wines paired with local cheeses and crusty bread, plus the estate's extra virgin olive oil and four varieties of honey. The family owner explains their natural winemaking philosophy and production methods whilst you sample.
Highlights
- Four wines tasted under a shaded pergola with artisanal cheeses
- Vineyard walk and cellar visit on the Lucca slopes
- Estate-made extra virgin olive oil and four honeys sampled
- Owner explains biodynamic methods and family history
- Seasonal visits may include harvest or bottling demonstrations
- All production done by hand, year-round
What to expect
You'll start with a stroll through the working vineyard adjacent to the cellar, seeing where the grapes grow. Inside, the owner walks you through the production spaces before settling at a table under the pergola. Over the next hour, you'll taste four wines individually, learning about each one's characteristics and how it was made. Local cheeses, bread, honey and oil accompany the wines. The owner sits with you throughout, sharing stories about the estate and their approach to natural winemaking. If visiting during harvest or bottling season, you may watch some hand-pressing or labelling happening nearby.
Good to know
The experience lasts 90 minutes typically, though can extend over two hours depending on group size and seasonal activities. Under-18s receive juice or soft drinks instead of wine. The grounds are fully wheelchair accessible. Arrive with an open mind about natural wines—flavours can differ from commercial producers.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.