🍇 LUCY GRAPE STOMPING CHALLENGE! 🍇
Famously featured on the TV shows Good Day Sacramento & FOX 40, it's our much-loved and anticipated barefoot grape stomp! Join us as we revive traditional European wine making techniques during this exciting event.
Channel your inner Lucille Ball and recreate the iconic grape stomping scene!
Come dressed as Lucy Ricardo from the famous “I Love Lucy” grape stomping episode during your harvest experience.
🏆 Grand Prize: Best Lucy Costume Wins a Full Case of Tenuta Torciano Premium Wines!
Contest runs throughout harvest season (August 15th - November 10th). Winner announced at the end of harvest season.
Contest Details:
- Dress as Lucy Ricardo from the famous grape stomping episode
- Extra points awarded for creativity and authenticity
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Why add the Lucy magic to your harvest day?
Picture this: you're standing in our traditional grape stomping vat, purple juice splashing around your feet, channeling Lucille Ball's legendary enthusiasm while your friends capture every hilarious moment. It's the perfect fusion of authentic Tuscan tradition with television's most beloved comedy scene – creating memories that will have you laughing for years to come!
Your Lucy transformation kit: Pack your red curly wig, authentic 1950s dress, classic pearl necklace, and bold red lipstick. Don't forget to practice those iconic Lucy expressions – "Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do!" is mandatory!
Capture every grape-splattered moment: This experience is a photographer's dream! Bring your best camera or smartphone and prepare for endless entertainment. From the initial stomping splash to those perfect Lucy facial expressions, every moment offers social media gold. Your travel companions will be fighting over who gets the best action shots of your television tribute!
I Love Lucy - Be Lucy for a day
"I Love Lucy" is one of the most beloved American sitcoms of all time, originally airing from 1951 to 1957 and starring the legendary Lucille Ball as the hilarious and unpredictable Lucy Ricardo.
Among its many unforgettable moments, one scene stands out as an all-time classic: the grape stomping scene. In the famous 1956 episode titled "Lucy's Italian Movie", Lucy travels to Italy and decides to fully immerse herself in local culture to prepare for a movie role.
She finds herself in a traditional winemaking setting, stepping barefoot into a large vat of grapes alongside an Italian woman. What begins as a serious attempt quickly turns into absolute chaos—grape juice flying everywhere, a comical fight in the vat, and Lucy completely covered in purple.
This scene became an icon of television comedy, celebrated for Lucille Ball’s physical humor, expressive face, and timeless charm. Decades later, it's still considered one of the funniest and most recognizable TV moments in history.
At Tenuta Torciano, we bring this iconic TV moment to life with our “I Love Lucy” Grape Stomping Experience. Dress like Lucy, stomp like Lucy, and laugh like Lucy—right in the heart of Tuscany! It’s the perfect blend of classic television nostalgia and authentic Italian tradition.