Carige Alta: Discover Wine, Culture and Nature

Carige Alta offers a direct introduction to Tuscan culinary culture alongside the natural and cultural areas within the municipality of Capalbio. In Carige Alta, Il Ponte operates a winery that also produces extra virgin olive oil. The estate also features a direct sales outlet and spaces for tastings. If you would like to combine wine, regional products and cultural excursions when choosing your accommodation, this location provides a clear thematic starting point.

Wine, olive oil and special experiences

At its own winery, Il Ponte organizes culinary tours with wine and oil tastings. The estate on Strada Carige Alta covers 36 hectares. The offering is complemented by the exclusive experience “Weekend di Stelle in Toscana”, available year-round. Azienda Agricola Il Ponte has also received the SILVER award “I cieli più belli d'Italia” for astrotourism. The range therefore extends from tasting regional products to an experience that explicitly incorporates the starry sky. This gives you a choice between a culinary-focused stay and one in which the special atmosphere of a nighttime experience also plays a role.

Capalbio: Walls, towers and medieval traces

Within the municipality of Capalbio, the cultural heritage ranges from Castello di Capalbio to the fortifications. The castle already existed in the 12th century and was mentioned in 1161 in a privilege issued by Pope Alexander III. The walls of Capalbio, interrupted by several towers with square floor plans, are considered an important example of medieval military architecture. The Camminamento di Ronda runs along the entire circuit of the walls. From there, views open out over the surrounding landscape, the sea, and the lakes of Burano and San Floriano. The Rocca Aldobrandesca includes the Torre Aldobrandesca, a medieval tower with a square structure, a sloping base and a crenellated crown. The Porta Senese is the main entrance to Capalbio; it bears an inscription plaque from 1418 and a Medici coat of arms from 1601.

Wetland and nature observation

The Riserva Naturale del Lago di Burano covers approximately 410 hectares and includes a 140-hectare brackish lake. The Oasi WWF Lago di Burano was the first WWF oasis established in Italy. More than 300 bird species live in the reserve, and more than 500 plant species have also been recorded. The nature trail is accessible to people with disabilities and features observation points for viewing flora and fauna. A specific visiting rule is stated for the Giardino dei Tarocchi: purchasing tickets online guarantees admission. For your further selection of destinations in Tuscany, you will also find Potassa, Castel Del Piano, Scansano, Borgo Carige, Le Rocchette, Suvereto, Pitigliano and Semproniano.

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