Uncork the secrets of traditional Tuscan wine in this hands-on class led by an expert sommelier. Learn the history of Tuscany's wine region, gain insight into its significant grapes, and then put your new knowledge to the test as you sample 6 wines that prove why the area is beloved worldwide for its vino. With a group of no more than 9, you embark on a personalized journey into the world of wine, traveling back in time to the 13th century. Learn about the origins of chianti, the region's most internationally renowned wine, and the strict rules that must be followed for it to retain its name. Begin with the dry and crisp Vernaccia white wine, and then move on to bolder reds. Swirl, sniff, and sip floral Chianti, jammy Montepulciano, the famous Brunello di Montalcino and Super Tuscan red—a modern take on traditional chianti. Along the way, your host shares tips for pairing each of these wines with food, leaving you able to drink wine like a pro by the end of class.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:14 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Journey through Italian Cheese lasts about 1h 30min.
Prices start at $45 per person for this Florence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, starting at 4:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We meet at the Cheese & Wine bar called Forrmaggioteca Terroir in Via dei Renai 19. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 9 participants.
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tuscany in a Bottle.
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I did the Chianti Tradition tour and had a great time. Highly recommended you should do it! The tour staff were great and very friendly. Nice pours of wine and the food was also delicious. My only regret was that I couldn't bring back cases of the delicious wine to Canada! (Canadian customs taxes us to death - the wineries we visited are more than able and happy to ship to other more progressive countries).
If you are interested in a terrific educational experience concerning the wines of Tuscany, you should book the Tuscan wine tasting class at this school. Small participant size, very articulate teacher/sommelier and a good cross-section of wines from the area. You come away with a good background of the history of the wines as well as a chance to taste and contrast. The communication prior to the class is excellent as well as followup information you can download after the class is done. Highly recommend.
We just completed a "once in a lifetime" tour of Italy yesterday, and I was so happy to get back to my computer so I could post this review! While in Florence, we booked the Winter Wine Tour from Grape Tours and it exceeded out expectations in every way! Ilaria was absolutely amazing and both her personable approach to the tour and her expertise of the wineries and area truly enhanced our experience. Both of the wineries we visited brought unique perspectives to the art of wine making and were exactly what we were hoping for on this tour. We live in the Paso Robles wine country in California and are anxious to receive the wines we purchased so we can fully compare the varietals. To anyone interested in experiencing the flavor, the art and the romance of the Tuscan wine region...look no further than these professionals!!
We arrived in Florence a few hours before our class and found our way to the school. Our sommelier, Caterina, we very kind and easy to listen to, for a bunch of Americans lol. We very much enjoyed the history of the Tuscan wines and the lesson on how to taste the wines, most especially the lesson on how to make sure the wine is good to drink! We will spend the next 6 days exploring wines of Tuscany. We will be exploring other Tuscan towns so this info was prefect. Thank you so much.
If you're looking for a Tuscan wine tasting experience, this is the tour for you! We had a fantastic time. Our guide, Caterina was super friendly, funny, and interesting. You'll learn the proper way to taste and impress your friends. The food was delicious, the scenery breathtaking. It was a fun way to spend a day. My only regret is I wish I purchased more wine to take home! Cheers.
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