Italy
Lake Bolsena
Lake Bolsena
A volcanic lake north of Rome. Organic vines, Aleatico, and a view of Isola Bisentina.
Map
- When to go
- April–June and September–October. Summer is swimmable and the cellar is still cool.
- Grapes
- Aleatico · Procanico · Roscetto
Tasting rooms
This is not Chianti. One estate, a booked cellar, and a lawn above the water. Write ahead for the tour.
Itinerary
One cellar, then the lake
Half a day
Come from Rome or Orvieto. Taste, look at Bisentina, and leave before you need a second driver.
Late morning
Villa Caviciana
Aleatico first. Ask what is dry.
After
Gradoli or the shore
One glass with the view. Then stop.
The roads around the lake are slow. Do not stack this with a Tuscany day.
Business inquiries
Have a room in Lake Bolsena?
Featured placement, your booking link, ninety days. Drinkers stay free.
Business inquiries