Drink in the flavor and beauty of the vineyard

Castello di Casole (castellodicasole.com), set on more than 4,200 acres in Italy's fabled Tuscany region, includes a dozen vineyards and fewer than 30 opulent abodes all renovated from centuries-old farmhouses. Fractional shares (one-twelfth) range from about $367,000 to $747,000; whole ownership is about $4.7 million to $9.8 million. A more affordable alternative is the Algodon Wine Estates (algodonwineestates.com) in Argentina. The property also includes a golf course. Home sites, averaging 2½ acres, begin at $102,000.