Chianti and San Gimignano - 3 Wineries and Lunch

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The Chianti region is deftly snuggled in between the cities of Florence and Siena. It’s characterized by elegant medieval castles and preserves and over time a good number of these castles have been turned into some of the world’s greatest wineries. Come experience what we call the Enchanting Chianti Winery Tour Experience with its picturesque villages and undulating hills. You will get to visit medieval cellars in the famous castles, devour finger licking Tuscan cuisine, and acquire a wealth of knowledge on all matters wine and winemaking procedures. At Tours of Tuscany, we give you the option of traveling with a group or customizing your very own itinerary. We provide the best travel in our luxury 7-8 seat minivans with air-conditioning and en route WiFi connectivity. Thereafter a Chianti wine tasting experience would be befitting. You’ll get to take in the breathtaking panoramic walkway of the winery farm. Your wine tasting experience will come with olives, olive oil bruschettas, and a range of Tuscan cheese. A SAMPLE ITINERARY We leave from the meeting point in Siena at 10am ( or if you prefer, we can pick you up at your accommodation! ) We can start with the visit of an historic wine cellar , from the oldest and famous of the Chianti area, where a wine expert will flourish you with details on the production and aging process of the Chianti wines giving you a chance to interact and ask any questions along the way. Here we can have : – tour of the winery – tasting with 4-5 or more different wines – Canapes, cosd cuts or “bruschetta” to pair with the wines. At lunch time, visit of a beautifull medieval hilltop town ( it can be San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Panzano depending on the wines that you prefere to sample. We are very flexible! The choice is yours! Tell us your ideas and we will build the perfect tour! ). Free time to visit the city and have lunch ( not included ). In the afternoon, visit of a second wine cellar, this time it will be a small family run winery, so you can see the difference between a famous ad established brand winery and a little one where you can meet the producers in person. – tour of the winery – tasting with 4-5 or more different wines SHALL WE CONTINUE FOR AN APERITIVO? A Chianti Winery Tour cannot be complete without visiting the most beautiful medieval walled villages found at the heart of Chianti. You’ll get a chance to interact with the locals and see firsthand the rich culture preserved in this region. In the late afternoon on our way back, we can stop in some local Enoteque, with a large choice of different wines, where you can try many different types of wine after a long day of Sangiovese tasting. The best way to finish your tour is chilling out at the sunset with your aperitivo!