Off Road Wine: Studio Cru's unique offerings for curious wine tourists

We've mapped out an off-the-beaten-track itinerary highlighting the most unusual wine tourism options, must-see initiatives, and sites on a journey in search of experiences that capture all the uniqueness and beauty of a region, what makes it unique and memorable. Nine stops to mark for a wine journey through Italy's wonders.

The cellar in the Casa Pisoni air raid shelter, Pergolese (Trento, Trentino) . Casa Pisoni 's Trentodoc wines mature in the heart of the mountain, in a tunnel dug into the rock that was used as an air raid shelter during the Second World War. Here, the wines rest for months or even years, awaiting the perfect moment to be tasted. The cellar and distillery in Pergolese (Trento), in the splendid Valle dei Laghi, are open to the public and can be visited. In addition to Casa Pisoni's Trentodoc wines, you can also taste grappas and spirits , created by Tullio Zadra stills.

Visit the Abbey of Sant'Eustachio with Giusti Wine Nervesa della Battaglia (Treviso, Veneto). Giusti Wine was born from the desire of Ermenegildo Giusti , originally from Volpago del Montello (Treviso) and who emigrated to Canada at a young age, to promote the pristine corner of the Treviso Prealps where he grew up, the Montello. Among the slopes of this "little mountain," at the foot of which lies the Piave River, wines with a strong territorial and identity are born. From the windows of the underground cellar, you can glimpse the Abbey of Sant'Eustachio , a true symbol of the Montello and where in the mid-16th century Monsignor Giovanni Della Casa wrote Galateo .

A night in the cellar with Roeno Brentino Belluno (Verona, Veneto). Roeno , a winery run for generations by the Fugatti family, is located in the Terradeiforti, a valley between Veneto and Trentino crossed by the Adige River. A story that speaks of dedication, terroir, agronomic and oenological research, and a focus on a sophisticated, immersive, and engaging wine tourism experience.
With the experience A night in the cellar Roeno creates a journey of peace and taste: it begins with a welcome to the company and then moves on to the historic pre-phylloxera Enantio vineyard, with over a century-old vines.

Fan Tour with Argentiera Bolgheri (Tuscany). The Fan Tour is the most exclusive and sophisticated experience Argentiera offers its guests. The experience begins with a tour of the winery, then moves to the 1.5-hectare vineyard that hugs the hilltop in its iconic fan shape, centered around a large holm oak. From the Cabernet Franc grapes grown here, the winery's first single-vineyard wine is born. The tour concludes with a guided tasting.

Picnic at the Oak Tree with Trequanda in Trequanda (Siena, Tuscany). Starting in June, every Wednesday at 6:00 PM, Trequanda will host a Picnic at the Oak Tree : at the farm's restaurant, you can purchase a box of local delicacies and a bottle of wine from their selection. Visitors can head to the scenic spot, shaded by an ancient oak tree overlooking a solitary wheat field, set up with pallets and tablecloths.

Sleep in a StarsBOX © under one of Italy's most beautiful skies at Fattoria La Maliosa Saturnia (Grosseto, Tuscany). Fattoria La Maliosa is a 170-hectare farm nestled in the hilly Maremma countryside in the municipality of Saturnia, in the province of Grosseto, one of the most authentic and wild areas of Tuscany. The name derives from the verb ammaliare ( to bewitch) and evokes the idea of ​​wonder, capturing the character of the place: a pristine landscape where the farm has been working since 2010 with profound respect for nature. Here , natural wines and organic extra virgin olive oils are produced using artisanal methods, in an ecosystem of vineyards, olive groves, arable land, and woods that coexist in harmony.

Beewatching with Pucciarella in Corciano (Perugia, Umbria). The Pucciarella winery is a leading wine tourism company in Umbria, the green heart of Italy, with its 300-hectare estate between the municipalities of Magione and Corciano (Perugia) overlooking Lake Trasimeno. A pioneer of the Metodo Classico in the region and a leading winemaker for the native Trasimeno Gamay, Pucciarella stands out for its regional and contemporary wines, the fruit of modern techniques and sustainable practices.

The Roman Villa Museum of Feudo Antico, Tollo (Chieti, Abruzzo). Feudo Antico , Cantina Tollo's artisanal incubator, is where history and future intertwine, an experimental archaeoenology project aimed at revitalizing native crops and protecting a unique environment, while strengthening the community's sense of belonging. The project focuses on small-scale artisanal and niche wineries and on Tullum DOCG , one of Italy's smallest controlled and guaranteed designations of origin, comprising just 18 hectares of cultivated land entirely within the municipality of Tollo.

Sa Frorèa and the Amphitheater with Tenuta Olianas Gergei (Cagliari, Sardinia). Visiting Tenuta Olianas, in the Sarcidano hinterland of Sardinia, means discovering a multifaceted venue, composed of diverse spaces and designed to enhance the dialogue between architecture and landscape. Sa Frorèa —whose name evokes the concept of blossoming in the Sardinian language—is a large space with large windows overlooking the surrounding landscape, designed to host weddings and special events in an atmosphere of light and connection with nature.