Bolgheri - Borgo Medievale

Welcome to the enchanted bor-go of Bol-ghe-ree, a place where the history of Tuscan nobility, revolutionary winemaking, and poetic legacy converge. As you approach this medieval village, you have likely traveled along the iconic…

Before entering the village proper, we must acknowledge the Vee-ah-lay day-ee Chee-pres-see. This majestic avenue, featuring over 2,500 cypress trees, was immortalized by Giosuè Carducci in his 1887 poem 'Davanti San Guido.' The…

The entrance to the bor-go is marked by a massive, red-brick 'bow gate' that is part of the Bol-ghe-ree Castle. This castle, with its roots in the twelfth century, was the primary residence of the della Gherardesca family for…

Once inside the walls, we arrive at Pee-at-zah Te-ray-za, the central square of the village. This space is named after a local woman who, while not famous on a national stage, represented the generations of residents who made…

Nearby stands what the locals call the 'New' Church, or the Church of San Se-bas-tee-ah-no. While called 'new,' it actually dates back to the 1700s, built as an extension and replacement for the original medieval church that…

No visit to Bol-ghe-ree is complete without acknowledging its status as a global wine capital. The village is filled with 'enoteche'—wine shops where you can taste the local specialties. …

Finally, we visit the area associated with Giosuè Carducci, who lived in Bol-ghe-ree as a child from 1838 to 1848. His father was the local doctor, and the young poet spent his formative years exploring these very streets and the…

As you pass back through the great red-brick gate and begin your journey back down the Cypress Road, take a moment to reflect on the layers of history you have uncovered in Bol-ghe-ree. You have seen the enduring legacy of the…