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The Black Week Guide

THE BLACK FRIDAY GUIDE

Exclusive Offers to Celebrate Tuscan Elegange

This Black Week, Conti di San Bonifacio invites you to indulge in the refined pleasure of Tuscany: from boutique wines crafted on-site to luxurious countryside retreats, each offer is an invitation to elegance, authenticity and memorable moments.

For the Wine Connoisseur

  • Enjoy from –20% to 25% on single bottles, and from -25% to 35%  on selected items when you purchase 6 or 12
  • Free shipping within Europe for orders over €59 – and for U.S. customers: we cover 15% of U.S. import duties.

  • Discover our curated Hero Bundles with double discounts: the Gourmet Essential Pack with extra 20% off, and the Luxury Christmas Pack, the Wine Lovers Gift Set and the Tuscan Christmas Pack all with extra 30% off on discounted prices. 

For the Experience Seeker

Black Week Stays (Nov – Mar)

  • Escape to Tuscany: for arrivals between November and March, book a stay and enjoy your third night free (Sun-Thu).
  • Make it a romantic getaway with our Love in Tuscany offer: 20% off official rates. 
  • Gift an experience: our exclusive Gift Vouchers at € 500 / € 1,000 / € 1,500 tiers come with +20% added value. 

Please note: blackout period December 20 to January 6. 

Whether you’re gifting a fine bottle, a luxury stay, or an entire Tuscan experience, Conti di San Bonifacio’s Black Week is your moment to savour — where countryside elegance meets genuine generosity.

Shop now. Toast later. Taste the spirit of Tuscany.

 

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From Vine to Wine: The Story of our Harvest Season

FROM VINE TO WINE:THE STORY OF OUR HARVEST SEASON

At Conti di San Bonifacio, harvest season isn’t just a time of year—it’s the heartbeat of our land, our team, and our winemaking philosophy. From the first glimmer of ripening grapes under the Tuscan sun to the final swirl in your glass, each bottle of CDSB wine tells the story of care, tradition, and passion. Join us as we take you behind the scenes of our harvest season—where the magic truly begins.

Anticipation in the Air: The Prelude to Harvest

As the warm days of summer slowly yield to cooler September breezes, our vineyard begins its gentle transformation. The grapes—Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot—ripen in harmony with the sun, soil, and sea breeze of the Maremma. Daily tastings in the vineyard help us monitor sugar levels, acidity, and ripeness. Timing is everything: pick too early, and the wine lacks depth; too late, and the freshness is lost.

Our winemaker and vineyard team walk the rows with trained eyes and experienced hands, sensing when the moment is just right. It’s a blend of science and intuition that only years of working with the land can bring.

The Harvest Begins: A Labor of Love

Once the perfect moment arrives, the estate comes alive. Harvest at CDSB is done by hand—every bunch carefully snipped and selected to ensure only the finest fruit makes its way into the cellar. The early mornings are filled with the hum of conversation, the clip of shears, and the occasional burst of laughter among friends and workers alike.

It’s a communal effort. Guests staying during this period are often invited to join in, making it not just a stay, but a memory to cherish. Hands stained purple, smiles wide—it’s the kind of work that feeds the soul.

Crushing, Fermentation, and the First Aromas

From the vineyard, the grapes move quickly into the cantina, where the transformation begins. They’re sorted once more, de-stemmed, and gently crushed. Fermentation tanks fill with must and skins as the natural yeasts begin their work, and the cellar begins to take on the sweet, earthy aroma of young wine.

Temperature, timing, and regular tastings are key during this stage. The winemaker’s role is both technical and artistic—guiding the wine as it evolves into something complex and beautiful.

Barrel Aging: Time, Patience, and Character

After fermentation, the wine is transferred into oak barrels where it will rest for months—or sometimes years. Here in the quiet cellar, it gains body, structure, and personality. The barrels impart subtle notes of spice, vanilla, and toast, while the wine continues to mature gracefully.

It’s a slow and silent process, one that embodies the very rhythm of Tuscan life. No rushing. No shortcuts. Just patience and respect for tradition.

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From Our Cellar to Your Glass

Once the wine reaches its peak, it’s bottled and labeled by hand at the estate. Each bottle is a piece of our story, a product of the seasons, the soil, and the people who care deeply for every step of the journey. Whether you open it during a candlelit dinner at the Wine Resort or take it home to share with friends, you’re tasting a moment in time—a memory harvested under the Tuscan sun.

Experience the Harvest First-Hand

Want to be part of it all? Visit us during harvest season and take part in the experience. Walk the vineyards, join a morning pick, and enjoy a tasting straight from the barrel. This isn’t just wine—it’s living, breathing heritage. And we’re honored to share it with you.

Book your harvest season stay now, and become a part of the CDSB story.

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