Splendido, A Belmond hotel in Portofino, welcomes the new season with green experiences and a wine production totally sustainable. 

 

Portofino’s wild, rocky promontory is home to burgeoning eco-farm, La Portofinese. Here, Mino and his family have recovered abandoned land, revived traditional cultivation techniques, brought ancient vines back to life and set up beehives overlooking the bay. Their craft beer, honey and olive oil are already gastronomic triumphs; now sparkling wine has entered the picture. Choose from a trio of exclusive experiences from Splendido or Splendido Mare to discover the new wonders of this exceptional farm.


Bike & wine in the vineyards
Jump into the saddle for a three-hour guided mountain bike tour that takes you along the stunning coastline. Learn about the beautiful protected park before reaching La Portofinese for a tasting on a panoramic shared table with a stunning sea view. No ordinary venue, this is the only vineyard where you can gaze over the glittering Ligurian Sea as you sip or sample zero-km specialities grown on the farm.


Going underground
Or forget the pedalling and plunge straight into the vineyards. Meet the wine grower and learn about local grape varieties and how to prune like a pro. Return to Portofino and head below ground for an atmospheric tasting. “The tunnel where we offer wine tastings was constructed by my family in the immediate post-war period,” explains Mino. “As it’s immediately beneath our olive grove, we decided to make use of it. Given its location and sustainable geothermal energy, it’s the perfect place to store the sparkling wines we make at La Portofinese.” 


Dining experience at the bucolic “Antica Osteria” By Mino.
Can you imagine bustling, glamorous Portofino as a small fishing village? Our third experience takes you back in time to the Antica Osteria, where Mino’s ancestors – among the original Portofino families – would meet. “The osteria, or tavern, was where locals would come to dye their fishing nets before gathering to share a meal together,” he explains. “Over time, we’ve redecorated it with original furnishings from another old, local tavern belonging to a distant uncle. It’s a special place for us, where we’ve always shared the most beautiful moments with our family and friends.” You’re exclusively invited to do likewise, as you browse Mino’s enchanting family archives of photos and books and savour authentic Ligurian specialities grown on his land.