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Taste of Tuscany Tour

Slow Food Chianti Tour
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2012: Small mixed group tour (max 8 p)




 
 


Chianti Classico Region - The Black Rooster

This day tour will be an exploration of the heart of the Chianti Classico, the defined area that begins South of Florence and reaches all the way to the North of Siena. While visiting the wonders of the area and in tasting its wines, you will come to understand the the complexities of the region, learn how Chianti Classico is made, how to distinguish the characteristics of the main grape varieties, and much more...

This is a sample itinerary: We depart and head towards the Chianti Classico region. In the car, your guide will tell you about the region you are about to visit, its history, culture & wines. The first stop will be in a hilltop town of Medieval origins, such as Castellina in Chianti, to get the feel for a town that has been transformed by the importance of its wines, and to shop for local specialties and handicrafts.

We will then head for our first local winery, whilst we have time in the van to admire the fantastic country side and to discuss the wine making of the area, its history and evolution. At the first winery you will see the cellars and receive a full explanation of the wines and other specialties that are produced. You will taste the wines of the winery which will typically include at least one Chianti Classico, a Riserva and an IGT Super Tuscan.

It is now time to sample tasty specialties of the area, so we will stop for lunch, possibly in a winery. If not in a slow food restaurant, or perhaps at the famous butcher Dario Cecchini in Panzano.

To help your digestion we will visit another highly rated winery. You will now begin to fully appreciate the range of aromas and flavors that Chianti Classico wines have to offer.
Finally, if time allows we will visit another classic hill-top town or castle.
Duration of tour: 7/8 hrs

PRICES FOR THE PRIVATE CHIANTI CLASSICO WINE TOUR

Option 1: "NUDE & CRUDE":

"Nude and Crude" means that prices are not inclusive of lunch or tasting fees (but there will be time to stop for a lunch a la carte where you please & we will set up the winery appointments for you - we advice 2-4 wineries. Winery fees are usually around 10 € per person but may vary and you will pay them directly to the winery).

Prices are in Euro (€) and include our English speaking expert wine guide, transportation in air-conditioned car/mini-van & itinerary planning (winery appointments, etc)

 Fee per person incl taxes:

2 people:  € 240,00
3 people:  € 175,00
4 people:  € 140,00
5 people:  € 125,00
6 people:  € 110,00
7 people:  € 100,00
8 people:  € 90,00

Option 2: ALL-INCLUSIVE:

In these prices you get all of the above, furthermore we include tastings at 2 wineries and a traditional light lunch at a local restaurant or farm.

Fee per person incl taxes:

2 people:  € 280,00
3 people:  € 220,00
4 people:  € 180,00
5 people:  € 160,00
6 people:  € 150,00
7 people:  € 140,00
8 people:  € 130,00

 

How to obtain a discount?

Option 3!

Meet us in the wine country and get a better price!!!

Gas is expensive, so if you want to help us be ecological you'll meet us directly in wine country and we'll give you a better price!
In these prices all is inclusive as in Option 2. You will meet us in Poggibonsi by the train station (we will give you instructions on how to get there - it's easy!)

Fee per person incl taxes:

2 people:  € 240,00
3 people:  € 175,00
4 people:  € 140,00
5 people:  € 130,00
6 people:  € 120,00
7 people:  € 110,00
8 people:  € 100,00

 

Read more about the Chianti Classico
View a map of the Chianti region
Some of our favourite wineries of this region:
Castellare di Castellina, Villa Cafaggio, Castello di Fonterutoli, Fontodi, Isole & Olena, Le Fonti, Vecchie Terre di Montefili, Castello di Brolio, Badia di Coltibuono, Poggerino, Montevertine, Castello dei Rampolla, Monte Bernardi, Montecalvi, Renzo Marinai, Riecine, Pruneto....