A Tuscan wine experience like no other!

Highlights of the Adopt a Vine in Tuscany include:

Learn the noble art of wine making on an exclusive experience led by Prince Duccio Corsini

Taste Principe Corsini products, including extra virgin olive oils

Visit the Corsini vineyards and historic cellars

Savour a delicious Tuscan lunch as a personal guest of Duccio Corsini, famed for his production on his estate in the Tuscan hills

Each participant receives a gift of a bottle of fine current vintage Zac igt Toscana Cru, one of the estate's finest signature wines

As testament to your 'adoption', have a personalised nameplate be placed on one of the Don Tommaso vines

A month after the grapes have been harvested and bottled, you have the possibility to purchase six bottles of your Zac igt Toscana Cru vintage less 20% of published price and request them to be sent to your home (wine and shipping costs are not included)

The finer details of the Adopt a Vine in Tuscany:

Cost is 990 euro per couple. For additional persons to join: it is 480 euro per additional person up to 8 persons. Over 8 persons the price is 450 euro per person. Children and those not receiving the wine portion are 150 euro each for lunch/tour only*.

Please note:

This experience is not available in the month of August.

Transportation to and from the villa for your visit with Prince Corsini is not included. To book a private transfer with us or for more details please email us directly. Postage of the wine is not included.

Greater details about the the Corsini family:

About Prince Duccio Corsini:

Duccio Corsini's family - Distinguished involvement in art, villas and wines in Florence and Tuscany since 1211. One of Italy's most historic families, one of Italy's most prestigious private art collections, owners one of Chianti Classico's oldest estates. Duccio Corsini is devoted to passing on his heritage and preserving his territory of birth. Duccio Corsini and the Corsini family is actively involved in synergies with the world of fine arts, a focused range of uncompromising Chianti Classicos and long standing Maremma IGT's which are estate wines of exceptional value for money.Prince Corsini's World of the Arts in 1730: Lorenzo Corsini elected Pope Clemente XII. He builds the Trevi Fountain in Rome, founds the Musei Capitolini, and restores the facades of San Giovanni in Laterano and Santa Maria Maggiore. Tommaso Corisini donates the present day headquarters of Academy of Lincei. Family private collection includes Botticelli, Rafaello, Rubens, Bernini.

The Historic Wine Estates of the Corsini: Villa Le Corti, Home of the Family in Chianti Classico since 1427. La Marsiliana, on the Tuscan coast since 1759.

Prince Corsini and Chianti Classico: A recognisable style unique of the Northern Chianti Region, characterised by elegance and finesse thanks to San Casciano's "terroir": on cool soils, rich in pebbles. They grow only DOCG Wines based on Sangiovese's traditional blend.

Villa LE CORTI, Tuscany: The estate was founded in the early 15th century. The Villa and the cellar are national monuments. 256 hectares: 49 hectares of vineyards on ancient alluvial soils at an altitude between 220 to 350 mt. Duccio Corsini says, "We have made some significant choices:

1. opting for a low-trained spurred cordon cultivation system so the vines can benefit from the earth's warmth;

2. finding the right balance by planting no more than 6000 vines/hectare;

3. stay traditional and never make use of drip irrigation systems."

The wines of Villa Le Corti: Passing on a winning tradition: 12 times over 90 points from Wine Spectator in the last 10 vintages."I try to create elegant wines, where subtlety prevails over the excess of structure." - Duccio Corsini.

The Wines:

Le Corti: Traditional, estate wine. Entry level Chianti Classico. Fragrant, forest fruits, medium body. Approachable, for every day enjoyment. Only cement and stainless steel vat used. Quality/price index = 4.14 (Wine Spectator - Vintage 2007: 87 points).

Cortevecchia: Traditional, from a selection of the estate's best grapes. Medium priced Chianti Classico. Mature, Flowery, Mineral. Intriguing, selectively for wine lovers. 20 months in big oak casks and used tonneaux. Quality/price index = 2.14 (Wine Spectator - Vintage 2006: 90 points).

Don Tommaso: Innovative "Cru", from especially selected vineyards. Sangiovese with 15% Merlot. Higher price point Chianti Classico. Mature, black fruits, fine tannins. Sensual, for special occasions. 16 months, 70% in new barriques and 30% in used barriques. Quality/price index =2.16 (Wine Spectator - Vintage 2006: 91 points).

Principe Corsini and the Tuscan Coast - a place of diversity:

An evolution in style from traditional Tuscan wines: warmth and power, thanks to the luminous, sunny, windy Tuscan coastal "terroir". From sandy soils, rich in minerals, only coastal wines based on non-traditional Tuscan blends.

La Marsiliana: Wild, unspoiled, just 6 miles from the Southern Coast of Tuscany. Only 20 hectares of vineyards in the more than 2850 ha of property on sandy, silty soils, 6000 vines/ha, with southern exposure. "At Marsiliana, we have a richer 'palette' of grapes than in Chianti Classico, with as many as seven components: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, plus 10% of a "fritto misto" with Petit Verdot, Syrah, and other varietals we are experimenting with."

Marsiliana: Cabernet S. + Merlot, Estate's Top Wine. Medium-priced, Maremma I.G.T. Silky, dark fruits, Fully Body. Terroir driven, enjoy with meals. After 10 month of barrique aging, the best barriques (wines) are selected for another 8 months aging.

Birillo Rosso: Cabernet S. + Merlot, the Estate's "Second Vin". Very competitive, Maremma I.G.T. Dark fruit, chocolate, full body. Fun wine, enjoy every day. After 10 month of barrique aging, the wines not selected for "Marsiliana" are blended and bottled as Birillo. The Newest Principe Corsini Wines.

Camporsino: Chianti DOCG. 2.95 Euro/Bott. Young, fresh, ready to drink. Only cement. Aged 12 months.

A-101 Riserva: Chianti Classico DOCG. 7.00 Euro/bott. Ripe, Fruity, can age well. Large casks, no barriques. Aged 18 months. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED