Wine tours in Tuscany
LESSON TO ITALIAN WINE
Just what the wine-loving visitor to Tuscany needs to savor the extraordinary pleasure of Italian wines! This one-hour afternoon lesson, organized by one of the country’s foremost culinary institutes and held at their state-of-the-art facility in central Florence, provides a basic primer on all the characteristics of typical Italian regional specialty wines. Learn to differentiate Italian varieties, blends and vintages. Acquire the fundamental skills to select and evaluate wines which will make your holiday experience that much more memorable.
Activity duration: Two hours
Available from: FLORENCE and surroundings
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THE CHIANTI VALLEY THE LAND OF WINE
A Wine-Tasting at Fonterutoli
For visitors staying in the Chianti Valley, this visit affords an understanding and appreciation of the magnificent wine production so integral to the life and culture of the Chianti area. The noble Mazzei family has been producing fine vintages on their extensive land holdings outside of Castellina in Chianti since 1435 and today can boast some of the most prestigious wines produced in the whole of Italy. Having recently opened a state-of-the-art tasting facility convenient to the main route through the area, a very memorable visit can now be made which includes a walk through the charming borgo – or wine-makers’ village – in the company of a knowledgeable guide who will inform you with interesting tales of the history of the family. Enjoy visits to the barriccaia – or historic cellars – and the Archivio Storico where a fascinating collection of ancient bottles, equipment and wine memorabilia brings the history and tradition of wine-making to vivid life. Culminate with a tasting that includes five wines – including the unique Zisola produced on the family’s Sicilian estates as well as their traditional grappa.
Activity duration: Two hours
Available from: CHIANTI VALLEY
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CULTIVATING TUSCAN WINE
A Lesson with a Tuscan Sommelier
For visitors staying or passing through the area of San Gimignano, this fun and educational activity affords a fine opportunity to truly become acquainted with the nuances of some of Italy's most celebrated wines. The Giachi family established vineyards on the hills near Ulignano in 1720 and, thirteen generations later, Pier Luigi Giachi carries on the tradition with expanded operations that now include five vineyards around the region and the production of Chianti, Vernaccia, Brunello, Super-Tuscan and more. While preserving the authenticity of a family-run, artisan-style business, the Tenuta Torciano label is now recognized around the world for top-class bottles. Savor this rare opportunity to meet and interact with the winemaker himself and benefit from his knowledge as one of the Tuscany's most accomplished sommeliers to explore the unique characteristics of Tuscan wines. Combine a lesson in history with a workshop in developing proper tasting techniques. Learn to develop visual and olfactory skills. Practice the art of marrying foods and wines. In this two-hour experience, sample a number of Giachi's own wines together with oils, cheeses and other local specialty foods.
Activity duration: Two hours
Available from: CHIANTI VALLEY, SAN GIMIGNANO
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