Wine Tasting at a Private Medieval Winery in Chianti - Tuscany

Highlights

Explore Tuscany’s wine country on this half-day tour from Florence
Tour a family-owned, 12th-century winery
Learn about the art of Tuscan winemaking and the proper way to taste wines
Sample wines made in the Chianti region while enjoying a Tuscan lunch

Summary

You’ll meet your guide in central Florence and then take off for the Tuscan countryside in a comfortable, air-conditioned van for a day of wine tasting fun. After enjoying a relaxing ride through the green hills of Tuscany, you’ll arrive at a family-owned winery for a tour of its vineyards. Your guide will teach you about the history of winemaking traditions in Tuscany and you'll learn about the different types of grapes used to make wine in this region of Italy and sample grapes straight off the vine. From here you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the winery including a chance to view the vast collections in the family’s wine cellar. Finally, you’ll enjoy a sommelier-guided tasting of the wines made on-site at the castle plus a Tuscan-style lunch. Your half-day wine tasting tour of Tuscany will conclude with a drop-off in central Florence.

Tour info

Duration

5 hours

Why take this tour?

Take a break from the bustling streets of Florence and head out into the countryside of Tuscany on a half-day wine tasting tour from Florence. You’ll travel to Chianti and visit a 12th-century winery. This tour is perfect for those with little or no wine tasting experience; you’ll learn about proper tasting technique, sample an array of wines, and enjoy a delicious Tuscan lunch.

What’s included?

Lunch
Wine tasting
Local guide
Transport from Florence
Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 5h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Tuscany Cycle

About operator:

The best way to view the beautiful city of Florence is by Vespa or Bike! Tuscany Cycle offers you the best deals on bike rentals in all of Florence. We offer the one day Tuscany Vespa Tour and Bike tour. Zoom around Tuscany like a local. Wind your way through the rolling hills, visit a vineyard then finish your tour with an authentic Tuscan lunch, olive oil and wine tasting in the 12th-century winery.