REVIEWS · ORGANIC & BIODYNAMIC WINERIES
Low-intervention growers talk about soil for an hour before they pour, which is either the appeal or the warning. These 15 are the ones worth the drive, priced, with how many wines each opens.
Review of Malaga’s organic vineyard tour with six wines, tapas, countryside views, small-group transport, and practical booking advice.
“Excellent tour,- lot of fun , vine and snacks, very interesting tour guide Antonio. Highly recommended.”
Review of Malaga’s intimate organic vineyard tour with six low-intervention wines, tapas, barrel tasting, mountain views, and private transport.
“Our guide, Bea, was excellent- very good English and so enthusiastic about the wine, the winemaker Antonio, and Andalucia. We were a group of 4 which made it a very nice intimate experience. It was lovely to have our aperitif in Antonio’s garden - unfortunately the grapes had already been picked so it wasn’t particularly scenic but we enjoyed the wine and meeting his dog Thomas, who features on the label of one of his wines. After the aperitif we went to the small industrial unit where all the work is done. A table had been laid out with 5 bottles of wine and 5 glasses per person. There was…”
Review of Casa Lucii near San Gimignano, with eight organic wines, Tuscan food, family hosts, estate tour, pickup details, and value advice.
“Orlando and the team gave us a perfect experience! Our favorite day in Italy so far! Highly recommended”
Explore Saint Paul de Vence and taste six organic wines in Saint Jeannet on a scenic five-hour tour from Nice.
“Our driver Justine was lovely and the lady at the vineyard was amazing, she was so passionate and informative, we had a great experience”
Tour Tili Vini near Assisi for organic wine, vineyard views, family hospitality, five tastings, and Umbrian snacks for $47.17.
“Our host was amazing. Because it was the national holiday, Tili Winery had a very busy morning. We so appreciated them staying open longer just to provide us an overview of their entire winemaking process from vine to bottle, and then various tastings accompanied by great cheeses, spreads and bread.”
Tour Siena’s organic vineyards, learn Tuscan winemaking, taste five wines, and enjoy seasonal food at La Lastra for $88.
“We absolutely loved our experience. Gianluigi was very well informed, explicative and such a pleasant speaker, we could listen to him talking about wine for hours. The winery is beautiful, we tasted several wines together with delicious food. We are very glad we chose this activity during our stay in Siena.”
Review of Marseille’s seven-hour Eleanor Mary sailing cruise, with Calanques swimming, vegetarian lunch, organic wine, and practical tips.
“Hospitality and amenities were awesome. The captain was fluent in English and the entire crew was very capable and accommodating. Bottomless wine, great spread of lunch and desserts. I definitely recommend!”
Tour an organic Mosel vineyard, meet the Arns family, visit the cellar, and taste four to five handcrafted wines for $29.
“This was one of the highlights of our holiday. Our guide effortlessly switched between German and English for the group, making everyone feel included. He gave us plenty of room to ask questions, and the view over the vineyard was absolutely beautiful. He and his family were so likeable and welcoming. The wines were delicious, we enjoyed them so much that we took home four bottles. Oh and we could bring our dog too, that was not an issue at all. Thank you so much Weingut Arns!”
Sail from Marseille to Frioul at sunset for a vegetarian buffet, organic Provençal rosé, swimming, and Old Port views.
“La croisière était très sympa ! L’équipage à bord a été super agréable et les différents plats / boissons proposés étaient délicieux ! À recommander !”
Tour Assisi’s organic winery, olive groves, and balsamic cellar with five wines, local food, private transport, and countryside views.
“A wonderful experience and a terrific way to spend part of our day. Our guide, Gaia, was very knowledgeable and took her time in explaining and answering various questions about all aspects of wine, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil production. The wine, vinegar and oil tasting along with various meats, cheeses and bruschetta was very good. The day visited; it was just the two of us and Gaia picked us up in her little Fiat in Assisi to bring us to the winery. We enjoyed our tasting overlooking the Umbrian countryside while sitting in a clear dome which protected us from the wind but allowed us to still be outdoors…it’ll…”
Taste four organic mountain wines on Monte Baldo, tour the cellar, and enjoy local cheeses and salami above Lake Garda.
“This place is located on a mountain, surrounded by vineyards with a spectacular view. This is the place for relaxing , testing wine and enjoying view. This tour has 4 organic wine testing. I recommend Mes&Mes.”
Tour a biodynamic farm near Lazise, meet its animals, and taste four natural wines with Veronese meats and cheeses for $50.
“Hele gezellige en gepassioneerde gids! Eerst uitleg over de biodynamische manier van wijn maken en een wandeling door de wijngaarden met uitleg over de druiven en het groei- en plukproces. Daarna een bezoekje aan de diertjes en dan aan tafel voor de proeverij. We hebben twee witte, een rose, een rode wijn en twee soorten grappa mogen proeven. Ook kregen we vleeswaren, kaas en brood. Er werd meermaals gevraagd of je een bepaalde wijn nog wat extra wilde proeven. We hebben er 2,5 uur gezeten! De open flessen wijn hebben we mee mogen nemen, en ook hebben we 5 extra flessen gekocht.”
Review of Assisi’s organic wine, olive oil, and balsamic tour, with family hospitality, Umbrian food, five wines, and valley views.
“This tour was spectacular! First off Guiliana was amazing, very kind and knowledgeable both about the area and the tour material. Secondly, the area is beyond stunning, everywhere you look takes your breath away. Thirdly, the owner of the vineyard/olive grove/vinegary Maria personally prepares the majority of the food that is paired with the wine tasting. Which meant it all tasted so fresh and as someone whose not usually into wine I left with a large order. Finally, overall the entire experience was well worth our 2hr drive to assisi and might be the highlight of my trip :)”
Tour an organic winery near Assisi, taste five wines with Norcia salami and local cheeses, and learn how Umbria’s family vineyards work.
“E' stato un viaggio sensoriale. Colori, odori, sapori tutti ben amalgamati tra loro. La cortesia e competenza del personale, da sole valgono il viaggio, ci siamo sentiti accolti e coccolati. Consigliatissimo, ancora complimenti alla famiglia TILI e al suo Staff.”
Taste five organic wines, two olive oils, Spanish tapas and sunset views at a private hillside vineyard near Mijas for $58.
“The place is so relaxed, I didnt realise we were going to have as much wine as we did, I was a bit wobbly when leaving 🤣 The host was very nice and told is lots about the vineyard and it is a beautiful setting.. I would highly recommend getting the later booking as you get to see the sunset over the hills and it makes great photos 📸”
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