Best Excursion Ever: Marcampo Winery in Volterra, Italy (Horizon Cruise)

Our visit to Volterra on our Carnival Horizon Cruise had a very pleasant surprise!

 I have been to several wineries..this was the BEST and not just because it was Italy.....it was the family!  The sommelier, Claudia, is the daughter of the Marcampo family, a family whose father had a dream 

 The house's property sits on a peak between the vineyards.  It is absolutely breath-taking!  They allow guests to stay here.

You are literally standing in the middle of everything and as we look up the hill on the right, the father was tilling the fields all by himself.  It is truly a passion and very personal.

Claudia even explains why other elements are grown where the vines are grown.  What components the grapes take on due to the surroundings.  Even what we would consider weeds flavor the wine!

 Our wine tasting was done on the porch.  The father, Podere, had made us cured meats, mother made us homemade bread and a neighbor, fresh cheese. 
It was so awesome!

Even members of our group who had never experienced a winery before were in love with the experience.  They had come with us only for the early part of the tour...to see where parts of "Twilight" were filmed.  Forced to tag along to the second part...they were pleasantly surprised!

Here I am with "the man", Podere Marcampo.  I can never thank you enough for sharing your daughter, your winery and your home with us!

If you ever plan a trip to this area,

this is a must:

http://www.agriturismo-marcampo.com/agriturismo-products.htm

I will never forget the in depth explanations received from Claudia.  Her passion is unbelievable and her "gift" even more so. 

I hope to visit this family again!

Claudia Marcampo and Me