Private Chianti with Lunch Half Day Experience from Florence
Description
Discover the symbiosis between wine and food! In Italy, pairing food with wine is sacred, as it amplifies the flavors and creates a perfect balance. This tour offers in-depth knowledge about the renowned Chianti wine and the local products that complement it. Join us on an exclusive journey through the region of Chianti Classico. We provide full comfort for our group, accompanied by a wine expert and guide who will offer a comprehensive introduction to the region and its world-famous wines, marked by the iconic Black Rooster logo. Tour the vineyards and wine cellars in the heart of Chianti Classico. Get familiar with the production and aging process of these prestigious wines, and discover the secret behind extra virgin olive oil. This unforgettable experience includes wine tastings at two family-run wineries, a traditional lunch and the chance to purchase premium Tuscan wines.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick you up from your accommodation in Florence at 9,30am. Our driver will normally be at your address at 9,15am. We will then drive to the first winery which will take approximately 50 minutes..
This winery has been producing wine and olive oil since the 9th century. The estate has belonged to famous families from Florence, including the Strozzi. In 1959 the Palombo family took the ownership of the business and abandoned the mixed agricultural system. Their focus on cultivating solely vines helped them achieve wine of the highest quality. Sangiovese grape represents the largest portion of grape variety planted on their territory. The long-lasting tradition of winemaking is attested by ancient cellars built during the Renaissance. Here you will tour the property, vineyard and wine cellars in which vinification takes place and wines are displayed. Afterwards, you will enjoy a Chianti-based wine tasting with a view.
This winery is a boutique winery, located in the heart of Chianti Classico since 1780, with a vineyard area of 5 hectares and an annual production of about 22,000 bottles. Savignola, whose name has Etruscan origins, was regarded as a Christian settlement and was built around the first half of the 17th century. Marked by an all-female history, it is considered one of the historic companies of the area thanks to the figure of Paolina, who was the first woman to bottle her Riserva in a Bordeaux style bottle. She brought innovation to the historical tradition of Chianti Classico. The ancient barrel cellar of the estate dates back to the 1500s where tradition and innovation come together in the production of their wine. The terroir is made up of deep clay and chalky soil and requires rigorous work to create the perfect conditions for obtaining rich, intense and long-lived wines.
Your guide for the day will drop you back to where you were picked up. Guides can drop clients back to other locations with prior notice.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is included in a radio of 3 KM and can be requested during booking or communicated before the day of the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The tour will run with a minimum of 3 people
- If you have any special dietary requirements, please inform us in advance
Reviews(3)
Booked this small group tour for me and my mom. It was fantastic! The "small group" ended up being just us and our wonderful tour guide, Angel. We visited two small wineries, one in a quaint family owned organic winery in Panzano called Le Cinciole and the other a little larger one called Luiano. Both wineries were lovely and had terrific wines. Le Cinciole was our favorite as we received a very nice private tour of the vineyard by one of the workers there. Her name escapes me, but she was absolutely lovely. Friend of the daughter of the owners. You really felt the passion and dedication they put into their wine. The lunch food pairing at Luiano was a nice addition to the tour. It is a 4-5 course meal each paired with a wine from the vineyard. Try their balsamic! We were given a tour of this winery by one of the workers along with some other guests from other tours. It was still not a large group. Angel was a terrific guide. He was friendly and equally both professional and personal. His knowledge of wine was plentiful and could answer any questions we had about different grapes, regions, and even recommendations for other areas to explore. He also gave us some great knowledge on what regions in the US that he recommends for certain types of grapes. Get your Pinots from Oregon! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is looking for a relaxing, fun, and educational experience and not just looking to drink a lot of wine to get drunk. Definitely request Angel as a guide for any of their tours. I know he does quite a bit of them as his knowledge and love of wine, his family, and world travels will be a great addition to your tour. =)
Thank you for the appreciative words! We couldn't be happier you enjoyed your time with us! Angel sends his best!
An amazing day!! We joined Angel back in October. His knowledge of the area was phenomenal, he was such a good guide. We had so many questions and he knew everything! Angel really looked after us! We were celebrating my birthday and we asked if we could make some changes to the tour and reduce the amount of vineyards we visited, he was more than happy to do this. The day was fantastic from start to finish. We highly recommend anything Angel does!!
Thank you so much for the lovely review! I'm glad I was able to offer you an experience that lived up to your expectations!
We just traveled for 2.5 weeks through Italy, Croatia and Belgium (2 younger couples). Our half day wine/food trip to Chianti with Angel was one of the most memorable experiences we had during our entire trip. Angel is a great guide (personable, friendly, knowledgable, funny) who drove us throughout Tuscany for about 6-7 hrs. We visited two remote wineries in Chianti, the first involved a tour of the wine making process and full tasting of Chianti Classico with Italian meats/cheeses. The second stop was a family-owned vineyard with a full course lunch alongside more wine. It was a surreal experience having a private lunch at a Tuscan villa, and this completely exceeded our expectations (which were already high just from the experience of being at wineries Tuscany). We literally could not recommend this tour enough, and would do this again in a heartbeat.
Thank you for the appreciation shown! We are pleased we were able to offer you one of the highlights of your trip! We are looking forward to having you on one of our tours again! Best regards, Natalia
