Tours &
tastings
A unique sensory experience
Visit the cellar and follow the process from the vineyard to the glass of wines that are designed, conceived and produced according to the principles of organic and sustainable viticulture.
The beginning of the story
The tours begin with the story of the origins of Franciacorta, the area historically dedicated to the production of wine where our precious wines were born. This area gives rise to a unique production because it is characterized by different microclimates, it’s influenced by the ancient glacier and by the presence of the lake.
Once upon a time
Surrounded by the green of our vineyards, it will be easier to recognize the natural elements we use and you will see the rules of organic viticulture applied. We’ll walk together through the vineyards, where you will be explained the various stages of cultivation and where you can personally ascertain the well-being of the plants, surrounded by a rich ecosystem.
The story
Explore our cellar, built with green building criteria and discover the winemaking processes, the barriques and the bottles aging on the lees. The guide will show you our production method in details and all of your questions will be answered.
Tasting
Discover the aromas and the flavors of our wines. After the tasting, it is possible to buy our products at our wine shop.
Be curious, we will answer all your questions!
Our options:
Viti&Cultura Bio, travel diary
25 years have passed since we decided to switch to organic viticulture, a cultural change even before a productive one.
-
Vineyard tour
-
Cellar tour
-
Tasting of three wines that embody the evolution undertaken, based on respect and the search for authenticity:
-
Franciacorta Animante
-
Franciacorta Rosé
-
Franciacorta Satèn
Story in evolution
A journey through the history of the winery and the territory where red grapes once stood out not too far away.
-
Vineyard tour
-
Cellar tour
-
Tasting of three wines that retraces the local tradition and the innovative path of the first organic Franciacorta:
-
Franciacorta Golf 1927
-
Franciacorta Rosé
-
Curtefranca Rosso
Timeless
The visit to the vineyard and winery ends with a tasting dedicated to Franciacorta wines that, thanks to long aging in the cellar, manage to enhance their personality.
-
Vineyard tour
-
Cellar tour
-
Tasting of four wines
-
Franciacorta Animante L.A. Dosaggio Zero
-
Franciacorta Rosè Edizione 2019
-
Franciacorta Bagnadore Riserva 2016 Dosaggio Zero
-
Franciacorta Bagnadore Riserva 2014 Dosaggio Zero
Informations
FAQ
The wines tasted during the tasting, like the others on the list, can be purchased at the winery according to the availability of our warehouse. It is possible to pay with all major credit cards or debit cards. It is possible to pay with all major credit cards or debit cards.
It is possible to give the visit to the cellar of Barone Pizzini as a gift by selecting the “gift” button. The recipients of your gift will receive a voucher, that they can use to book the experience in the “Book a visit” section of the site.
To request a dedicated tour for a group, send your request to visite@baronepizzini.it.
It is very spacious and also accessible to busses and campers.
Italian and English. For other languages, write us on visite@baronepizzini.it.
Your pet friend is always welcome.
Check times and availability in the calendar. For other needs please contact us: visite@baronepizzini.it.
Please respect the time indicated on your reservation by arriving at reception 15 minutes before the visit, and contact us promptly if you are late. Based on the time of your actual arrival, we will do our best to let you participate in the visit and tasting, but we may not be able to guarantee the complete experience.
From Monday to Saturday, from 9.00 to 12.30 and from 14.30 to 18.00. Sunday from 9.00 to 12.30.
Sunday from 9.00 to 12.30.
Some areas of the cellar have temperatures around 12°C and high humidity, therefore we recommend appropriate clothing.
The visit also includes a tour of the vineyard and, therefore, we suggest comfortable and suitable footwear.
We are happy to welcome your children. Remember, however, that the cellar is a place of work and production: we ask you, therefore, to hold your kids hand throughout the course of the visit. Children must always be accompanied and supervised by an adult, in every space, and they cannot be left alone anywhere in the cellar.
The cellar is wheelchair accessible.
Minors cannot taste our wines and for them the visit is free.
Discover an extraordinary territory
WHAT TO SEE IN THE SURROUNDINGS
Slide here >
Monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa
Founded on a rocky rise that dominates the peat bogs, and also linked in the name (Lamosa) to the marshy nature of the places, San Pietro is the oldest and last standing of the Cluniac foundations of the Sebino.
Torbiere del Sebino nature reserve
The Torbiere del Sebino Nature Reserve, declared a “wetland of international importance”, is considered a priority area for biodiversity in the Padana Plain. This is due to the variety of habitats and species, aquatic-marsh, present in the area, some of which are rare or at risk of extinction in Lombardy and in Italy.
Madonna del Corno
The sanctuary was presumably built in the ‘500, according to the legend, after the apparition of the Madonna to a soldier tired of fighting. Located at the peak of the southern rocky part of Monte Cognolo, it can be reached by foot, with a nice walk in the hills, both from Iseo and Provaglio.
Montisola
A mountain located in the middle of the lake, defined as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Accessible by ferry from Sulzano, Peschiera, Sale Marasino and Carzano, the island can only be visited on foot, by bicycle or by small buses that make regular service.
The historic centre of Iseo
It’s the city that gives to the lake its name and tells its story. The centre, of medieval origin, showa the palaces that still retain thei origins, such as the Arsenal. The town hall is located in Piazza Garibaldi, where there is the first monument of Italy to the leader and Italian patriot.
Brescia's squares
Every era in Brescia offers a different square and the city grows around them. From the Roman period, shown in an excellent way from Piazza Fora, from the remains of the Capitoline temple and the Roman Theatre, to the medieval periodwith Piazza Duomo and Piazzale Broletto, passing throught the Brescia Risorgimento with Piazzetta Tito Speri. The two main squares are Piazza Loggia, testimony of the Venetian domination, and Piazza Vittoria, built in the 1930s.
Parish church and castle of Erbusco
The Parish Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Erbusco is one of the most beautiful in Franciacorta and is located inside the small, but well-maintained castle of Erbusco.
The historic center of Pisogne
Pisogne is the meeting point between the lake and the mountain. Important places are the church of Santa Maria della Neve frescoed by Girolamo Romanino and the historic village of Pisogne, characterized by the high Bishop’s Tower.
