Bistecca alla Fiorentina for Lunch at Osteria Enoteca San Guido (Sassicaia), Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

From June 16 to July 3, 2025, Annette and I spent time in wine country Italy, by car.

For an overview of the whole trip, go here: Wine Country Italy - Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige - in the Summer of 2025 

Second Stop: Bolgheri (Tuscany)

This was an organized group tour, led by wine journalist Giuseppe Lauria. We spent 4 nights in Bolgheri.

Day 3 in Bolgheri 

Following a tasting of the wines of Tenuta di Biserno at Relais di Biserno and a barrel tour and tasting of the wines of Tenuta San Guido, including the famous Sassicaia, we had lunch at Osteria Enoteca Guido.

See:  

Tasting the Wines of Tenuta di Biserno and Staying at Relais di Biserno, Bibbona, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Tenuta San Guido (Sassicaia): Barrel Cellar Tour and Tasting - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Osteria Enoteca San Guido

The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. We opted for outdoor. As part of the Tenuta San Guido estate, it's known the wine list is extensive and features top-shelf selections. You can even try Sassicaia by the glass. 

 

Lunch 

 

Champagne 

 

 

Antipasti and Pasta

 

Bistecca alla Fiorentina: The Florentine Steak

 

Bistecca alla Fiorentina, or Florentine steak, is a traditional Tuscan dish that holds a special place in Italian culinary culture. It's a thick-cut T-bone steak, traditionally sourced from the Chianina cattle breed.

 

Authentic Fiorentina steaks are typically 3-4 centimeters (about 1.5-2.5 inches) thick and can weigh between 1.2 and 1.5 kilograms (2.5 to 3.3 pounds). The thickness is crucial for achieving the desired rare doneness in the center while developing a flavorful crust on the exterior.

 

The meat is typically dry-aged for at least two weeks, with four weeks being considered ideal, to enhance flavor and tenderness. 

 

It is grilled over very high heat, ideally using a wood-fired grill, to sear the exterior while keeping the interior rare. Cooking times vary depending on the thickness of the steak, but generally, it's grilled for a few minutes per side until the desired doneness is achieved.

 

The steak is often carved off the bone and sliced into thick pieces for sharing. It's traditionally served rare to maintain its characteristic tenderness and flavor.  

 

Wine Country Italy - Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige - in the Summer of 2025

From June 16 to July 3, 2025, Annette and I spent time in wine country Italy, by car.

For an overview, go to:  Wine Country Italy - Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige - in the Summer of 2025 

 

Postings

Wine Country Italy - Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige - in the Summer of 2025  

At Villa Almana in Cernobbio at Lake Como - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025 

Dinner at La Tana del Pirata in Marina di Castagneto Carducci, Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Winery Tour and Tasting at Tenuta Argentiera, Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Florentine Steak - Dario Cecchini Selection - for Lunch at Osteria Magona in Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Running into Marco Balsimelli, Production Director, Ornellaia and Masseto, at Osteria Magona, Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at La Macchiole, Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Visiting Vigna Lodovico and Tasting Lodovico Antinori's Cult Wines Lodovico and Il Nicchio with his Assistant at Locanda dell' Aioncino - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025 

Dinner at Locanda dell' Aioncino, Bibbona, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Tasting the Wines of Tenuta di Biserno and Staying at Relais di Biserno, Bibbona, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Tenuta San Guido (Sassicaia): Barrel Cellar Tour and Tasting - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025