Bolgheri, in the heart of Livorno’s Maremma region, is Tuscany in a glass.
Authentic simplicity and elegant charm
The little village of Bolgheri has become world-famous for its wine, its timeless beauty and a poem that has made it immortal. With just a handful of stone houses, a Medieval castle and an avenue famous in Italian literature, Bolgheri is a destination that enchants with its authentic simplicity and elegant charm.
The iconic row of cypress trees
The village can be reached by following the legendary Viale dei Cipressi, a row of cypress trees made immortal by the Italian poet Giosuè Carducci. About five kilometres long, this straight avenue is flanked by over two thousand cypress trees and is one of the most iconic views in Italy, as well as being the symbol of a profoundly identifiable agricultural landscape. Bolgheri, in the Tuscan Maremma region, is what Italians call a borgo, a hamlet or village, and though it is small it is rich in history with the castle of the Della Gherardesca family dominating the entrance. Visitors wander along cobbled lanes with artisan workshops and stop for refreshment at small restaurants serving traditional Maremma dishes. 
The famous local wine cellars
The area is world-famous for its wine production. Since the 1970s, Bolgheri has become synonymous with excellence thanks to the so-called “Super Tuscans”, red wines of the highest quality such as Sassicaia, Ornellaia, Grattamacco that are true icons of world oenology. The Wine Road of the Etruscan Coast offers numerous opportunities to visit and taste local wine cellars, where the combination of innovation and respect for tradition is tangible in every glass. And not only wine as the area also produces fantastic olive oil, chestnuts, wild boar and mushrooms.
The surroundings of Bolgheri
A few kilometres from Bolgheri the Tyrrhenian coast offers a perfect alternative for those who wish to combine art, culture and good wine with the pleasure of the sea. Marina di Castagneto Carducci is the nearest and easily accessible seaside resort, with long sandy beaches, clean water and shady pine forests. The coastline is largely free, but there are also well-equipped private lidos, restaurants and accommodation facilities suitable for families and travellers seeking tranquil surroundings. The sea here is shallow which is perfect for children, and the Blue Flag awarded each year testifies to the quality of the water and the services.
The Rimigliano Park has sand dunes, woods and beaches
A distinctive feature of the coast is the Mediterranean scrub that reaches down to the beach, with maritime pines, holm oaks and junipers creating a unique and well-preserved ecosystem. A little further south, the Rimigliano Park has sand dunes, woods and beaches and continuing along the coast, a stop at Castiglioncello is a must. This refined seaside resort beloved by artists and intellectuals, is still a popular and elegant beach resort. The Via Aurelia, an ancient Roman consular road, easily connects Bolgheri with the entire coastline, facilitating fast and scenic travel between villages, vineyards and the sea. The road is also a strategic route for those wishing to head fowards Pisa, Livorno and Rome.
