Dining

Antinori Winery – Rinuccio 1180 🍷

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A red Ferrari sports car parked in a modern setting with a minimalist background.
A side view of a red Ferrari F8 sports car parked in front of a textured beige wall, with dramatic shadow patterns cast over the car.
Arriving in style!
Two individuals posing for a selfie with a red Ferrari in the background, set against a warm, brightly lit wall.

Fresh off our 2021 YPO Supercar trip, Carter and I kept our F488 Ferrari for a couple of extra days to tour the Italian countryside. A visit to Antinori was in order as it’s probably our favorite Italian winery, and we love Solaia, a super Tuscan—the blessed juice of Bacchus. The winery is one of the most amazing architectural buildings I have encountered, artfully designed with no straight lines, and nestled into the hillside, it virtually disappears in the surrounding vineyards. We were joined for lunch at Rinuccio 1180 by our friends Tripp and Amy Donneley.

View of the Antinori winery, showcasing its unique architecture with no straight lines, set against rolling vineyards and a clear sky.
A view of a winery surrounded by vineyards, with a modern architectural building blending into the hillside under a clear blue sky.
A view of the architectural features of the Antinori winery, showcasing curving wooden structures against a blue sky and green hills in the background.
A stunning winery nestled in the Italian countryside, surrounded by lush vineyards and rolling hills under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.
A modern architectural view of the Antinori winery, featuring a curved roof with circular openings, surrounded by vineyards and a clear blue sky.
A person standing near a modern, spiraling architectural structure with wooden elements, looking at their phone in the Italian countryside.
A modern architectural building with a curved wooden roof and large glass windows, surrounded by lush greenery and vineyards under a clear blue sky.
A vast vineyard in the Italian countryside with green grapevines, rolling hills, and a beautiful blue sky with scattered clouds.
Interior view of the Antinori winery showing its unique architectural design with curved elements and a blue sky in the background.

We would have lunch at the amazing Rinuccio 1180 restaurant, Antinori’s onsite dining destination.

A selfie of two men sitting at a table with wine and condiments, set against a picturesque vineyard under a blue sky.
Group portrait enjoying lunch outdoors at a winery, surrounded by vineyards and scenic hills, with wine glasses and food on the table.
Close-up of a brown leather menu cover with 'Rinuccio 1180' embossed, resting on a table with green chairs and an outdoor setting.
Fortunately, we would not suffer the agony of choice with today’s wines.

Not one, not two, but three great vigntages! I love the orange.

A bottle of Solia wine wrapped in orange paper, partially torn, positioned on a wooden table with blurred figures in the background.
Two bottles of Solailia wine from Antinori, one red and one white, displayed on a wooden table in a rustic setting.
Three bottles of Solalia wine from Antinori displayed on a wooden table, with one labeled 'Annata Diversa 2018'.
A plate featuring two stuffed zucchini flowers served on a bed of colorful sauces, accompanied by a bottle of sparkling water in the background.
A plate of pasta with a yellow sauce, garnished with a sprig of rosemary, sitting on a textured tablecloth with glasses of wine in the background.
A beautifully plated dish featuring fish, vegetables, and a yellow sauce, garnished with sauce droplets, set on a rustic white plate on a green tablecloth.
Lunch consisted of deep-fried squash blossoms (my favorite), a hearty, rich pasta, and a lovely porchetta dish.
A group of three people enjoying a meal and wine outdoors at a table set in a vineyard with scenic hills in the background.
Outdoor dining area at a winery with a canopy of greenery and multiple tables filled with guests enjoying meals.
Vineyard landscape with lush green grapevines, gentle hills in the background, and a clear blue sky.
A group of three people posing outdoors in a vineyard, with hills and blue sky in the background.

The interior of the winery is equally as beautiful as the exterior.

Wine bottles displayed in a unique architectural shelving unit at a winery, with a view of vineyards in the background.
Treasure.
Two individuals stand in a modern winery interior, with a display of wine bottles in the background. Natural light streams in from large windows.
Tripp and Carter
Interior view of a modern winery with elegant architectural design, highlighting a staircase leading up and a large geometric skylight that allows natural light to filter in.
A spiral staircase inside a modern winery, with a scenic view of the Italian countryside visible through large windows.
A picturesque vineyard in the Italian countryside, featuring rows of grapevines with lush green leaves under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Time to depart, sadly. By far my most expensive lunch ever.

A selfie of two men smiling outdoors with a winery building in the background, bright blue sky, and people visible in the distance.
Well, Carter got to drive, so he was not too sad.
Close-up of a red Ferrari key fob resting on a textured green surface next to a pair of black glasses.
Souvenir?
A red Ferrari F488 parked inside a spacious, elegantly designed structure with warm-colored walls, illuminated by natural light.
A red Ferrari F488 sports car parked in front of a modern architectural wall, showcasing its sleek design and detailing.

A red Ferrari F488 seen from the driver's perspective, driving towards a sloped vineyard road with blue skies and clouds above.

Next stop, Lucca. Vroom vroom.

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