Cantina Tomisa · San Lazzaro di Savena hills
Cantina Tomisa is a family-run organic winery in the hills of San Lazzaro di Savena, just east of Bologna. Pick it for five wines poured by the people who make them, close enough to the city to fit into a half day.
The visit starts on a panoramic terrace outside the tasting room, where the family tells the winery's story. Then you walk through the production area, from harvest to ageing, and sit down for five organic wines: sparkling, white and red, paired with regional cured meats and cheeses. A vegetarian option is available on request.
The family has tended these vines since the late 1990s, first selling grapes to the local cooperative winery, then building a cellar of its own. The estate is certified organic and grows Grechetto Gentile, the grape behind Pignoletto, along with Chardonnay, Barbera, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. San Lazzaro di Savena is also where Amaro Montenegro, the Bologna-born digestif, is still made.
One thing to clear up before booking: the listing includes fruit juice for children but also says it is not suitable for anyone under 18. Ask the winery if you're travelling as a family. It is listed as wheelchair accessible and not suitable for pregnant women. The listing includes transportation to the winery; guests mention reaching it by bus from the centre.
The listing includes transport to the winery; guests mention coming by bus from the centre. Confirm the plan with the winery.
The family's story and a view over the hills, outside the tasting room.
From harvest to ageing: tanks, barrels and how the organic wines are made.
Sparkling, white and red wines with regional cured meats and cheeses. Vegetarian plate on request.
★★★★★Amazing tour and tasting led by Dontella! She was the star of the tour.
★★★★★Host was very friendly and informative. Excellent facilities.
★★★★★an absolute gem, one of the best tastings we have had.
★★★★★It was really nice to see that it was such a family-run operation
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In the hills of San Lazzaro di Savena, just east of Bologna, inside the Colli Bolognesi wine area. The listing says it is close to central Bologna.
Five organic wines, covering sparkling, white and red, served with regional cured meats and cheeses.
The listing says it is not suitable for children under 18, but it also mentions fruit juice for children. Contact the winery before booking with kids.
Yes, on request. Mention it when you book.
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