Art of Clay & Wine in Anfora
Iconic Roads, Timeless Villages, and the Flavours of Tuscany
Where Tuscan terracotta and winemaking tradition meet
In the Tuscan town of Impruneta, terracotta has been crafted since Etruscan times, producing some of the finest clay vessels in the world. This experience explores how this ancient material continues to shape modern winemaking through the use of amphorae.
Art of Clay & Wine in Amphora
Your day begins in Impruneta, where a specialist workshop will introduce you to the centuries-old tradition of terracotta production. During a guided visit, you’ll discover how this unique clay — prized since Etruscan times — is shaped and fired to create vessels used for wine, olive oil, and sculpture.
From here, the experience continues into the world of amphora winemaking. You’ll visit two wineries where wines are aged in terracotta amphorae rather than traditional barrels. Each winery interprets this method differently, giving you the opportunity to compare styles and understand how clay influences the evolution of wine.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy a relaxed light lunch paired with wines aged in amphora, deepening your understanding of how these distinctive wines express the land in unexpected ways.
What’s Included
Your Art of Clay & Amphora Wine experience typically lasts around 6 hours and it includes:
- Private driver and transportation
- Guided visit to a traditional terracotta workshop in Impruneta
- Demonstration of terracotta craftsmanship
- Visit to two wineries producing wines aged in amphora
- Light lunch paired with amphora-aged wines
Good to Know
- This experience offers a unique and deeper look at an unusual style of winemaking that differs from classic barrel-aged wines.
- Amphora wines often have distinctive aromas and textures — sometimes surprising, always memorable.
- Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended for winery visits and cellar tours.
- The itinerary may vary depending on winery availability and seasonal schedules.
Plan Your Amphora Wine Experience in Tuscany
If you’re curious about amphora wines and the ancient craft of terracotta that shapes them, we’d be delighted to help you explore this fascinating side of Tuscan wine culture.
We collaborate with producers and artisans who keep these traditions alive, creating a day that combines craftsmanship, history, and remarkable wines.
The best way to begin is with a free video consultation, where we can include the welcome dinner in your stay and tailor the menu to your group.
Prefer to start with a message?
Contact us and we’ll take it from there.
