Wine and olive oil tasting & farm tour

A short drive from Lucca brings you to Azienda Agricola Colle di Bordocheo, where the main event is a relaxed tasting of five wines and one olive oil in a panoramic room above the farm. You’ll also have bread, cheese, bruschetta, and other typical local food, so this is more than a few sips at a counter.

I like the small-group format, which makes it easier to ask questions, and I like the personal touch from guides such as Antonella and Barbara. Both are praised for clear English, warmth, and a strong grasp of the farm’s wines, olives, and traditions. The main consideration is that the walk is short, and on a very busy day it may not happen at all. This is primarily a wine tasting with an olive oil sample, not a full olive oil production tour.

Key points to know before booking

• Five wines are served: This experience is a good match for wine drinkers who want a broad taste of the farm’s production.
• One olive oil is included: You’ll learn about the oil and taste it with bread, but wine remains the central focus.
• A short farm walk comes first: You may see vineyards, olive trees, gardens, and other parts of the property.
• Local food is part of the price: Bread, cheese, bruschetta, and typical produce help turn the tasting into a light lunch.
• The setting does real work: The panoramic tasting room and terrace provide broad views of the countryside.
• Plan your transport carefully: The farm is at Via di Piaggiori Basso 123 in Capannori, outside Lucca’s center, where taxis can be hard to find.

A Tuscan farm visit close to Lucca

This experience gives you a useful change of pace from Lucca’s old streets. Instead of spending another hour inside the city walls, you head into the countryside around Capannori, where vines and olive trees provide the backdrop for a family-run agricultural business.

The farm is Azienda Agricola Colle di Bordocheo. It produces both wine and olive oil, and the experience includes an explanation of how grapes and olives are cared for, harvested, and processed. The farm is organic, a detail worth noting if responsible agriculture matters to you.

The visit is not built around a grand museum or a long formal lecture. Its appeal is more direct. You walk around the property, sit down with a host, taste the products, and connect what is in your glass or on your plate with the land outside.

That approach works particularly well if you want an introduction to Tuscan food without committing to a full-day winery excursion. It also suits anyone staying in Lucca who wants to see the countryside without traveling far into the region.

The opening walk through the farm

The stated plan begins with a short walk around the property. This gives you a chance to see the setting before sitting down to taste. You may learn about the vineyards, olive groves, gardens, grapevines, olive trees, and seasonal crops such as fava beans.

The walk is valuable because it gives the tasting some context. Olive oil is easier to appreciate when you have just seen the trees that produce the olives. Wine also makes more sense when you have looked across the vines and heard how the farm handles its grapes.

Keep your expectations in check. This is described as a short walk, not a lengthy hike or a detailed agricultural inspection. One visit did not include the walk because the farm was especially busy, so the schedule can be affected by operations on the property.

That is the clearest weakness in the experience. If you are booking mainly to examine olive harvesting, machinery, or every stage of oil production, you may want a more specialized tour. The walk adds atmosphere and useful background, but it is not guaranteed to be the main feature.

The panoramic tasting room

After the walk, you settle into a tasting area with wide views over the surrounding countryside. The room and covered patio are practical advantages, especially on a hot or humid afternoon. You can enjoy the food and wine without being fully exposed to the sun.

The setting is one of the strongest parts of the visit. You are not tasting in a generic shop. You are sitting on the farm, looking out over the land that supports the products in front of you.

The tasting room is described as clean, comfortable, and updated. That matters when the weather is warm or when you want to linger over the food. The covered space also lets you enjoy the views more comfortably than an open terrace on a very hot day.

Hosts such as Antonella and Barbara help make the session personal. The best part of their role is not simply pouring wine. They explain the family connection to the farm, the work behind each product, and the local traditions that shape the food and drink.

You should expect an informal conversation rather than a rigid classroom presentation. The guides have been praised for speaking clear English and for answering questions in a friendly, confident way. They have also shared practical food suggestions for the rest of a trip through Italy.

Five wines and one olive oil

The tasting includes five wines and one olive oil. That ratio tells you exactly what kind of experience this is: wine comes first, with olive oil as an important companion.

You may work through several bottles while learning how the farm produces and presents them. The point is not simply to decide which wine you like best. The host explains the stages of production and the traditions behind the farm’s work, helping you connect the flavor to the process.

For wine drinkers, five samples provide a satisfying range without requiring a full day. You can compare the bottles, ask about the grapes and production, and learn how the wines fit into local meals.

For someone who does not drink wine, this is a poor match. The farm’s own description makes clear that the experience includes five wines and only one olive oil. Do not book it expecting an olive oil class with a little wine on the side.

The olive oil tasting is still worthwhile. Fresh oil served with bread can be striking, and the best way to appreciate it is with simple food that does not cover its flavor. You will hear about the care of the olive trees and the work involved in producing the oil.

The available details do not promise a full technical demonstration of pressing, filtering, or storage. If those stages are your main interest, ask before booking. This visit offers an introduction and tasting, rather than a detailed production course.

A light Tuscan lunch included in the price

The included food is one of the reasons the $43.25 price makes sense. You are not paying only for a few pours. The tasting is paired with bread, cheeses, bruschetta, and other local dishes and produce.

The food also helps you understand how the products are used at the table. Olive oil becomes more appealing when tasted on bread. Wine is easier to judge alongside cheese or a savory bite than by itself.

One account describes a generous spread of breads, cheeses, and bruschetta. Another highlights fresh oil, bread, and cheese as a simple but satisfying lunch. You should think of this as a light meal rather than a full restaurant lunch with multiple courses.

That distinction matters if you are arriving hungry. The food is substantial enough to make the outing feel complete, but the focus remains on tasting and conversation. Menus can vary with the farm’s products and the day’s service.

For many people, this is a better value than a basic wine flight. You receive food, a scenic setting, farm access, and a guided explanation of local production. The price is especially reasonable if the visit lasts longer than the advertised one-hour estimate, as some descriptions of the experience suggest.

How long should you allow?

The published duration is approximately one hour. That makes the experience easy to fit into a Lucca itinerary, especially if you have only a half-day available for the countryside.

At the same time, descriptions of the visit include a farm walk, a full tasting of five wines, olive oil, food, and conversation. Some accounts describe spending a couple of hours at the farm. I would avoid scheduling a train, museum entry, or other fixed appointment immediately afterward.

The extra time may come from questions, food service, transport delays, or a more relaxed tasting. That is part of the charm, but it also means the one-hour figure should not be treated as a precise guarantee.

If you want a quick break from sightseeing, this can work well. If your schedule is tight, leave a generous buffer around the start and end of the experience.

Getting there from Lucca

The meeting point is Via di Piaggiori Basso 123, 55012 Capannori LU, Italy. The activity ends back at the same point.

Transportation deserves attention. The farm is outside central Lucca, and taxis may be difficult to find in the surrounding area. One group arranged a driver for 30 euros for four people and paid 45 euros for a minivan for six people returning to Lucca’s train station area.

Those prices are examples, not a quoted transfer service, so do not assume they will be available on your date. Still, the practical lesson is clear: arrange a taxi, private driver, or other return plan before you arrive.

If the farm helps organize a return vehicle, confirm the price and destination. You do not want to finish a tasting and then discover that finding a ride back is the hardest part of the day.

Because wine is served, do not plan to drive after the tasting. Organizing transport is not just more convenient. It lets you enjoy the samples without worrying about the journey home.

Group size and the personal touch

The experience is designed for a small group. The main description says no more than 10 people, while the additional information gives a maximum of 12. Since those numbers do not match, confirm the group size if an especially intimate visit matters to you.

A small group is useful here. Tasting wine and olive oil involves questions, comparisons, and conversation. You are more likely to receive direct answers in a group of 10 than in a large coach party.

There is also a chance of an even more personal visit. One group found itself alone at the farm and received what felt like a private tasting. That cannot be promised, but the small-group design makes it possible.

The hosts are a major part of the experience. Antonella is praised for her warmth, clear English, and ability to explain both farming and food. Barbara is also described as friendly, approachable, and well informed about the family’s wine and olive oil.

The tone is welcoming rather than formal. You may leave with cooking suggestions or ideas about dishes to try elsewhere in Italy, not just information about the bottles you sampled.

Who will enjoy this experience most?

I would choose this farm tour if you want three things in one outing: a countryside setting, a wine tasting, and a light local meal. It works especially well for couples, families with food-loving adults, and small groups looking for a relaxed activity near Lucca.

It is also a good choice if you want to learn without sitting through a long technical seminar. The guides explain production in plain English and connect the details to what you are tasting.

You may want a different tour if olive oil is your only interest. The visit includes one oil and five wines, so wine takes the lead. You may also be disappointed if you expect a long walk through the groves or a full demonstration of pressing and bottling.

The setting makes it appealing for people who care about atmosphere. A beautiful farm, views from a terrace, covered outdoor seating, and food on the table can make this feel like a memorable afternoon rather than a standard tasting appointment.

Practical details and cancellation

The price is $43.25 per person. It includes the farm visit, tastings, and local food, which makes it a fair buy for anyone who would otherwise pay separately for a wine flight and lunch.

The activity is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket. Confirmation is sent at booking. Service animals are allowed, and the information says most people can participate.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours ahead are not accepted for a refund, and the cut-off follows local time.

The experience is often booked about 23 days in advance. That suggests you should reserve ahead if your dates are fixed, especially during a busy season or if you want a smaller group.

Should you book the Colle di Bordocheo farm tour?

Book it if you like wine, want a taste of Tuscan farm life, and value a personal host over a polished mass-market attraction. The combination of five wines, organic olive oil, local food, and countryside views gives you plenty for the price.

I would be especially happy to recommend it to someone staying in Lucca who has a free afternoon and can arrange a reliable ride. The setting, food, and hosts are the strongest reasons to go.

Skip it if you do not drink wine, need a guaranteed long farm walk, or want a technical olive oil tour. For everyone else, this is a friendly, good-value way to trade Lucca’s stone streets for vines, olive trees, and a table of simple Tuscan food.

FAQ

Where does the wine and olive oil tasting take place?

The meeting point is Via di Piaggiori Basso 123, 55012 Capannori LU, Italy. The activity ends back at the same meeting point.

How much does the experience cost?

The listed price is $43.25 per person.

How long does the farm tour last?

The published duration is approximately one hour. Since the visit includes a walk, tasting, food, and conversation, allow extra time if you have a fixed appointment afterward.

What is included in the tasting?

The experience includes five wines, one olive oil, and typical local food such as bread, cheese, bruschetta, and other produce.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The activity is offered in English, and the guides named in the available information, including Antonella and Barbara, are described as speaking English clearly.

Is this mainly a wine tour or an olive oil tour?

It is mainly a wine tasting with an olive oil tasting included. The program includes five wines and one olive oil.

How large is the group?

The main tour information says no more than 10 people. Additional information gives a maximum of 12, so confirm the exact group size if this is important to you.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the experience are not accepted for a refund.