Join us to discover a unique place that has been blending art, nature and flavour for centuries, to form an incredible union. We will guide you through this destination in the heart of the picturesque and mountainous Franciacorta region, located between Brescia and the southern tip of Lake Iseo, so you can discover the essence of the wines produced there.

A unique experience that combines art, nature and flavour

This region is recognised as a producer of many of the best sparkling wines in Italy. Some of the 100 wineries that have made this region famous throughout the world will open their doors to our guests, so they can learn all about the secrets of the winemaking process. 
It is also possible to enhance your experience even further with a guided tour of the nearby cities of Bérgamo and Brescia, both classified as World Heritage Sites in Lombardy by UNESCO due to their timeless beauty and rich history.

Italy

Milan

Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá

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Franciacorta D.O.

Numerous leaves from Leonardo da Vinci's 'Codex Atlanticus', plus his 'Portrait of a Musician'; Titian's 'Adoration of the Magi'; Caravaggio's 'Basket of Fruit'; Raphael's 'School of Athens'... these are just some of the breathtaking masterpieces you can admire on an exclusive out-of-hours tour of the fascinating halls at the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana in Milan, one of the first museums in Italy to open its doors to the public. The visit takes place in the company of an expert historian, to make this wonderfully fascinating experience even richer.

Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

The doors of La Scala open to receive our guests in private, where they can discover details that are not seen on stage, but that have nevertheless helped to form the legendary La Scala that we know and love today. The museum offers the opportunity to get up close and personal with those who have forged the history of the world’s most famous opera house. Here, the figures of Toscanini, Donizetti, Puccini, Verdi, Strepponi, Pasta, Duse, Callas, Fracci and Roberto Bolle come to life through stage costumes, paintings and sculptures that you can admire and learn about from experts in the field.

Behind the scenes of La Scala

This unique experience is supported by two icons from the world of polo and guests will feel fully immersed in the experience thanks to La Martina, a premium clothing brand known for its expertise in the design of technical polo equipment, and La Mimosa Polo Club ASD, with its head Stefania Annunziata, daughter of the famous Italian polo player and pioneer, Horacio Annunziata. This club offers extensive facilities with stables for around 80 horses, two regulation polo fields, a sand track, a polo arena and a beautiful park to explore. There is also a club house and a school led by a federal instructor.

Franciacorta D.O.

Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá, Milano, Italy

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