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1. Chianti Classico Region - The Black Rooster
Tuscan
Wine Tours proposes this tour as either a private tour or as a mixed group wine tour
on Wednesdays
with departure from Florence at
9.30 am.
This day tour will be an exploration of the
heart of the Chianti Classico, the defined area that begins just 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
concept of terroir, and you will learn how Chianti Classico
is made, how to
distinguish the characteristics of the main grape varieties, and much more...
We depart and head towards the Chianti Classico region. 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.
There will probably be extra time for doing a
tasting of fine Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Vinegars.
We will then head for our first local winery, whilst we have time in
the van to admire the wild but 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 specialities 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.
To help your
digestion we will visit another winery, highly rated by influential wine
publications. You will now begin to fully appreciate the range of aromas and
flavors that Chianti Classico wines have to offer.
Finally, we will visit another classic hill-top town or castle.
Return to
Florence at approx. 5/6 p.m.
Wineries visited: 2/3
Read more about the Chianti Classico
View a map of the Chianti region
Some of my 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, Riecine,
Pruneto....
2008/9 - INFO & PRICES -
PRIVATE
CHIANTI CLASSICO TOUR:
Prices are in Euro (€) and include transportation in
air-conditioned car/mini-van, expert guide, all
tastings & lunch.
.
N.B. Insurance, airfare, airport transportation, accommodations, extra meals
or drinks are not included!
Departure from prearranged meeting points or
your hotel
in, and in between, or within the
vicinities of Siena, Florence, Grosseto or Arezzo.
2 people: €
500,00 (€ 250,00
per person)
3 people: € 600,00 (€ 200,00
per person)
4 people: € 700,00 (€ 175,00
per person)
5 people:
€ 800,00
(€ 160,00 per person)
6 people: € 900,00 (€ 150,00
per person)
7 people: € 980,00 (€ 140,00
per person)
8 people: € 1.040,00 (€ 130,00
per person)
N.B. Because this is a private tour option, no group-ups will
occur without your prior approval. However, you may request to share a
tour - other participants are however
not guaranteed.
Self-drive options:
Subtract 20%
if you would like to use your own car - so for 20% for touring
members that can't fit into the tour van and will do self-drive. Subtract
30% if you would like to use your own car
and your own guide, or no guide.
If you would like to use your own car/guide, I
will make the arrangements at the wineries
you wish to visit, as to
make your wine tour more enjoyable and welcoming.
The price will include tours, wine tastings,
and lunch.