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Golf and Lambrusco
For the region’s benchmark Lambrusco house, Lini 910 is further west in Correggio.Recommended tasting
Tenuta Montecatone
A tasting 5 km from the clubhouse. From 20 euro per person.
photo: MAURO FOSSATI / Pexels (stock photo, indicative only)Golf, Wine & Spa in Emilia & Bologna Hills: 3-Day Itinerary
golf and Lambrusco in the Bologna hills
Modena and Salsomaggiore, Emilia’s two most decorated courses, sit further west.
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The thermal day, on the doorstep
Terme di Castel San Pietro and Anusca Palace Wellnes & SPA are both 1 km from the clubhouse, close enough to walk.
Further into the hills, Bollitore del Casetto di Campo in Fondo, 6 km out, and Bollitore di Banzolino, 8 km, are natural spring pools worth the short drive.
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A second round, then west toward Parma
For a longer trip, Emilia’s two most decorated courses sit further out: Modena Golf e Country Club, a Bernhard Langer design from 1987, 57 km away, and Salsomaggiore Golf & Country Club, ranked top-10 in Italy on Leading Courses, in the historic thermal town of Salsomaggiore, 137 km out in the Parma hills.| From | To | Km | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | |||
| Tenuta Montecatone | 5 km | ||
| Cantina Barone | 5 km | ||
| Day 2 | |||
| Terme di Castel San Pietro | 1 km | ||
| Anusca Palace Wellnes & SPA | 1 km | ||
| Bollitore del Casetto di Campo in Fondo | 6 km | ||
| Bollitore di Banzolino | 8 km | ||
| Day 3 | |||
| 9 km | |||
| Terme di Riolo | 16 km | ||
| West extension | |||
| Modena Golf e Country Club | 57 km | ||
| 137 km | |||
Distances measured from the clubhouse on OpenStreetMap data, August 2026. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Drive times vary with rural roads and are not shown here.
Getting there by car
BLQ
From Bologna airport
About 29 km, straight-line distance to the clubhouse, the closest airport in range.
FLR
From Florence airport
About 70 km, straight-line distance to the clubhouse.
PSA
From Pisa airport
About 122 km, straight-line distance to the clubhouse.
VRN
From Verona airport
About 126 km, straight-line distance to the clubhouse.
VCE
From Venice Marco Polo
About 139 km, straight-line distance to the clubhouse.
Distances are straight-line from each airport to the clubhouse, not driving distance. A car is essential for this itinerary.
The weather
Bars: average rain days · Line: average daily max, °C
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May is the wet spring peak here: 13.0 rain days and 129 mm, the highest monthly total measured all year.
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July holds more rain days than most Italian summers, 7.6, though washout days stay low at 3.7.
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October ranks first at 20.2 degrees: the calmest, best-scoring month for golf in this itinerary.
When to go
Apr–Jun
April to June warms from 18.4 to 28.5 degrees; May brings the year’s wettest spell at 129 mm.
Jul–Aug
Warm and humid-leaning: July and August both hold 7.6 rain days at 31 to 32 degrees.
Sep–OctOur pick
October ranks best here at 20.2 degrees and 10.0 rain days.
Nov–Mar
Cool and quieter, November wettest of the cold months at 100.8 mm.
The territory
photo: PexelsThe land
Terroir
Emilia’s flatlands and low hills grow Lambrusco, a sparkling red fermented dry to sweet depending on the producer. Lini 910 in Correggio is one of the names that shaped the modern style.
History
Climate
May is the wettest month measured in this itinerary, and July holds more rain days than most Italian summers. October ranks first in our model. See the measured chart above.
Golf courses
Wineries
Spas and thermal baths
Outlet shopping nearby
What to pack
Tuned to the climate above. October, the best-ranked month, follows a wet spring and a humid summer.
Travel cover for the clubs
Flying into Bologna with your own set: a padded travel cover costs less than replacing a bent driver at the carousel.
Wine luggage protection
Lambrusco travels best chilled and upright; a padded wine case turns a dozen bottles into safe checked luggage.
A rain shell
May brings 129 mm here, the wettest month measured in this itinerary, and July holds 7.6 rain days of its own.
A wide-brimmed hat
July and August both run 31 to 32 degrees: the heat, not the rain days, is what to plan around.
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Do I need a car?
Yes. Even the itinerary’s core stops sit a few kilometres apart, and the western extension to Salsomaggiore is 137 km.
Is October really the best month?
By our climate model, yes: 20.2 degrees on average and 10.0 rain days, ahead of May’s wet spring peak.
How far is Modena from the anchor course?
Are visitors welcome on these courses?
Courses in this itinerary are private clubs that accept green-fee visitors. A handicap certificate is standard practice in Italy, and booking ahead in high season is wise.
Which airport is closest?
Bologna is closest at about 29 km straight-line; Florence, Pisa, Verona and Venice are all within range for a longer trip that combines itineraries.