Castagneto Carducci Sunset

Perched above the Bolgheri vineyards, Castagneto Carducci is the hilltop village where poet Giosuè Carducci spent his childhood. The views stretch from the vineyards below to the Mediterranean beyond. End your Bolgheri day at Enoteca Tognoni—a legendary wine shop that's been here for decades.

What to do there

2 things to do

1. 1 Find the Sea View Point Adventure · Free

   Vineyards below, Mediterranean beyond.

   Park outside the old town and walk into the centro. Find the viewpoint near Piazza della Gogna—you can see the Bolgheri vineyards (where you were this afternoon) and the Mediterranean in the distance. On clear evenings, Corsica is visible.

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2. 2 Taste at Enoteca Tognoni Wine · Price: moderate

   Legendary wine selection from a family that knows everyone.

   Find Enoteca Tognoni on Via Vittorio Emanuele. The family has connections with every producer in Bolgheri. Ask them to pour something from a smaller estate you haven't visited—they'll have bottles impossible to find elsewhere. The outdoor seating catches the evening light.

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Insider tips

• Enoteca Tognoni has one of the best Super Tuscan selections anywhere

• The terrace views overlook vineyards and the sea

• Arrive 1 hour before sunset for best light

• Town is quieter than Bolgheri village—more authentic feel