This was our second visit and, unfortunately the more disappointing one. The guide was aloof - he left our group of 10 for 25 minutes with a tiny pour of wine and we had to go find him, on his computer and he acted surprised we were ready for the next tasting. The new museum is neat but there was minimal information on actual lambrusco process which was disappointing, despite the opportunity to see the bottling line on action. Overall, a 5/10 and going downhill.
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- Tasting of 4 wines from the Cleto Chiarli Line
- Salami, breadsticks and Parmigiano Reggiano with drops of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
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The welcome service offered by the historic Emilian winery CHIARLI offers guided tours of the vineyards, the cellar and wine tasting at the prestigious Tenuta Villa Cialdini in Castelvetro di Modena. The property located in the heart of the hills dedicated to the production of Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvero DOC, extends over more than 50 hectares and is located a few kilometers from the ancient village of Castelvetro di Modena. The duration of the visit is about an hour and a half, includes the observation of the vineyards, the explanation of the stages of winemaking and the tasting of four labels from the Cleto Chiarli Tenute Agricole line of excellence, the flagship of the Company. Example of menu 1. Accompanying tasting, Accompanying the wine tasting is salami, bread sticks and Parmigiano Reggiano with drops of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
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Beautiful property and very accommodating host. Lovely experience and world definitely recommend.
Absolutely fantastic wine tour with Sarah. We understood the process of Lambrusco making and tasted some amazing wines. Completely converted! My new favourite wine. Would highly recommend this winery. Family owned for 4 generations so really amazing to learn about.
Our favorite wine in a beautiful location. Our guide was very informative. We had the best time.
We had a really great tour of the history of Cleto Chiarli and the production of their excellent Lambrusco wines during the 10:30 visit. The wine tasting was very enjoyable, and the hosts shared great information while making us feel welcomed throughout the entire experience. We also got to stroll around the beautiful estate by ourselves afterwards, which made the visit even more relaxing and memorable. The winery is easy to reach by car, but we took bus 731 from Modena, which also gave us a nice tour of the surrounding countryside. The nearest bus stop is about a 10–15 minute walk from the estate. Can definitely recommend this experience to anyone interested in wine or wanting to learn more about Lambrusco!
Amazing experience! Already love Lambrusco, but learned so much. Loved every minute. Our guide Sara was exceptional
Great experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and very helpful.
What an absolutely lovely experience! The winery itself was beautiful, peaceful and interesting to visit. Our guide was so kind and knowledgeable while also allowing us to enjoy our time together. We tasted 4 beautiful wines and enjoyed some light snacks that paired well with the wine and the experience. It was such a calm and lovely afternoon, and amazing value. We spent just under 2 hours there so we had a great visit that still left plenty of time in our day for other exploring in the area. Thank you for welcoming us!
It was awesome. The people were so nice. Very informative. I learned a lot. Definitely recommend
Great wine and atmosphere! Would love to visit again in summer.
Wonderful informative tour .Beautiful estate. Generous servings of wine ,cheese and bread . Would highly recommend.
Chieto Chiarli is a lovely vineyard and winery. There is a historical estate which includes private tasting room, museum room, gardens and original historical buildings. Still owned by the original family, Chieto Chiarli produces a number of Lambrusco wines which are available worldwide. Our personalized wine tasting lunch was delicious and included options for all our guests. We tasted five different wines and a balsamic vinegar, all available for purchase at attractive prices. Thank you to Sara for a lovely, informative visit as we sketched our way through the gardens!
Winery was beautiful, pristine and peaceful. The tour was very interesting and the guide couldn’t have been nicer or more welcoming. The wines and accompanying charcuterie were lovely. Definitely recommend!
Very laid back. Sara was very knowledgeable. Wine and local foods were wonderful. Really enjoyed everything!
Our host Sara was very professional and informative.The wine produced by Chiarli is just great.The location is very charming.
Great history, fantastic wines and very friendly hosts! We should've bought more than one crate... A great learning and tasting experience.
Martina was an excellent tour guide! My husband and I had a wonderful time learning about the history of Cleto Chiarli and tasting various delicious lambruscos!
The tour was titled "The history of Modenese wines." What was presented was a tour of the winemaking facility and some brand history since they are the oldest family winery in the region. The tasting included 4 of their spumoni /frizzante offerings with some salumi and parmesan. The guide poured the wines, described them briefly and then disappeared for long periods between the tastings. There were no special wines presented like a bottle fermented lambrusco or much discussion of the history of the production process in use today vs before modern refrigeration was available. There was also no mention of other still wines produced in the region. Overall a disappointment based on the tour title and the frequent absence of the tour guide.
The property was gorgeous! And there were many expressions to try from, as well as their brand of balsamic vinegar! There were some of the area snacks to enjoy with the wine. Prosciutto, salami, Parmesan, and bread. Our guide was very informative and answered any questions we had. Would definitely recommend!
The tour is very educational and the property is gorgeous! I didn't time my other activities right so I ended up coming to this tour an hour early, but the host was very accommodating and allowed me to start it early. This was a beautiful experience with a gracious host. I highly recommend!
Tour and tasting was so great and personal. It was wonderful to see the vineyard of my favorite Lambrusco. I had the privilege of meeting Tommaso Chiarli at Eataly Chicago in June 2023 for a Lambrusco tasting and intro to the winery. So glad we were able to make the visit!
Tour was good. Winery very impressive as we were there while they were bottling wine. Tasted 4 wines, not available for purchase or shipping- required to order from distributor back in US.
The place was beautiful, the guide was amazing and the lambrusco was delicious!!! If you are in the Modena area, this is the tour to do.
Unexpected , Great Experience ! Lambrusco is not considered , unfortunately a superior wine, but after this experience , we reconsider it ! You can tell that there is passion in what they do ....and you can fell it tasting the wines! Great locations ! Service was also good ....Thank you ! Adrian Tudor from Veneto Travel Agency
Really nice visit - great host - beautiful surroundings and really nice wine Really worth the price.
Amazing tour and tasting. Four wines with aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, bread sticks and Procuitto! Beautiful and historical estate.
The grounds are beautiful and our guide was great. We really enjoyed the wines and purchased a few bottles of each. Our only criticism is that it was such a beautiful day and the grounds are so pretty that the tasting should have been outdoors instead of in a small room.
We visited Cleto Chiarli while on a trip to Bologna. It was an easy drive from Bologna and easy to find the winery which is a lovely place. The sparkling wines were fantastic the food magnificent. But what made the visit truly memorable was our host and wine somm! She was so knowledgeable and easy to converse with. We highly recommend Cleto Chiarli if you find your trip taking you near Modena.
Amazing tour with a wonderful guide, thanks so much. We learned about the process and the lambrusco was delicious and varied
Lovely tour and tasting - the facility is impressive and the guide was engaging and knowledgeable. We had a wonderful experience and loved all the different Lambrusco wines we tried - highly recommend.
The presentation of the guide was really clear, easy to follow and enjoyable for everyone. The guide was really knowledgeable and I felt really welcome, he was available to answer some questions I had. I saw how much passion and love is behind the product. An honor to have such a treasure in Modena and a pleasure to taste good local wine. Tasting of four wines, really nice presentation and some bread, parmesan and ham to enjoy a relaxing moment. Good price! I will repeat in summer or spring because I think the park is really beautiful in these seasons.
The only winery that also allows tours on Sundays. The guide conveyed enthusiasm in welcoming us and explaining the secrets of the Lambrusco grape varieties. Tasting accompanied by local products, a recommended experience.
An impeccable welcome and a truly excellent wine tasting. High quality wines and so much passion in telling the tradition of the territory. Highly recommended to all wine lovers! A special thanks to all the staff for the kindness, the professionalism. The passion and availability with which they accompanied us made the experience even more pleasant! Compliments to everyone!
Beautiful experience. Excellent wines and Ms. Sara, who accompanied us and explained the winery, production methods, and tasting, was perfect. Highly recommended....and an affectionate greeting to the guys from Bassano who were at the table with us....too cool!
Very interesting experience and the guide was very professional and clear in giving explanations
Very good experience. We had personalized attention from a very nice and friendly guy. The tasting was delicious and accompanied by tasty things to eat. If I didn't live so far away, we would come back many times.
A beautiful experience, starting with the attention and kindness of Sara, the visit, the good tasting, and the small details they provided us; I highly recommend visiting.
Beautiful location, in a short time you understand exactly what Lambrusco is and its history. The tasting was excellent. Well done.
Very nice experience with Edoardo as a guide, who accompanied us with enthusiasm and passion.
We had a very nice tasting! Our guide told us a lot about the Lambrusco process, the production and could tell us a lot about the differences between their wines and other (Italian) wines. Absolutely recommended!
An interesting and varied tour, as well as a tasting.
The experience is truly very beautiful; the tour of the cellar, the adjacent buildings, the story of the winery, and the tasting were truly interesting and pleasant.
Interesting visit to the historical-narrative part of the winery and the product processing area. Tasting of three wines (white, Lambrusco Sorbara, and Lambrusco Grasparossa) each with its own peculiarities and characteristics but all of excellent quality. The guide, Edoardo Chiarli, illustrated with clarity and friendliness the history of the family and the organization of the estate in relation to the territory. Very positive experience and recommended to everyone
Great experience with a knowledgeable and very kind guide. The tasting was good
Wonderful welcome and attention to detail. Visit to be recommended with also a small museum that makes you discover the history of the winery. Very good guide and rich tasting.
Excellent visit, great tasting
Tasting done in a group and it was very pleasant to chat with the other participants mind we tasted better wines than I expected.
Super friendly and helpful staff, they opened 3 bottles more than I had in tasting. Tasting of lambruschi accompanied by salami, breadsticks and parmesan cheese, with a taste of the lotus balsamic vinegar that has an excellent quality / price ratio.
A beautiful farmhouse, a competent and friendly guide, excellent wines. Experience absolutely to recommend.
Martina was very kind and helpful, she explained the history of the family and the vineyards and showed the cellar, accompanied the tasting with useful information and we could taste the wine produced on site (very good) and buy it
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