The super-est of Super Tuscans: Sassicaia. 

Claudio and guide, makes ready to take off with a case of Sassicaia, a highly-prized Super Tuscan. 

Pouring the wine at Grattamacco, one of the pioneers in the area of Bolgheri.  

Talking with the winemaker) (left) at Tua Rita, who explains how they prune vines. 

Tiled roofs and stunning views in the town of Massa Maritima near the Tuscan coast. 

The newly-restored Gothic cathedral of Massa Maritima, an architectural treasure. 

A view of the wooded Maremma countryside, at the foot of the Apennine mountains. 

An olive oil press from the 18th century. 

King of the antique olive oil factory. 

Starting young: The nephew of up-and-coming winemaker Michele Russo pours for his guests. 

A lesson in tresselling and canopy care at the Russo estate.

An antique manufacturer of liqueurs that has resurrected the old recipes, like 'amaro' in the town of Castagneto Carducci. 

It makes you roar: Quinine-and-orange-infused 'amaro' liqueur. 

Guests enjoying a hands-on cooking lesson at our hotel in the Maremma. On the menu: homemade pasta with tomato and basil sauce. 

Volterra, home to alabaster shops and Etruscan treasures. 

The perfectly-preserved medieval town of San Gimignano, seen from its tallest tower -- home base for the second half of our tour. 

The next generation is taking over at Cesani, where two daughters help their father create an award-winning Super Tuscan and superb Vernaccias. 

The owner and winemaker at Pietraserena in San Gimignano personally leads us around his family-run vineyard, which produces top-notch Vernaccia.