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SUPER CHIANTI - All year (reduced frequency in winter)

Super Chianti is an amazing day trip that takes you from Florence into the super picturesque and delicious Chianti & Chianti Classico regions. Start the day off at an old Tuscan farmhouse winery and learn about the grape-to-bottle process. Taste 4 beautiful wines accompanied by fresh olive oil and creative sheep milk cheeses made at the farm.

Continue the trip and stop in the heart of Chianti Classico, Panzano in Chianti, and visit the notorious butcher shop of Dario Cecchini. Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring four delicious meat dishes and the famous Bistecca alla Fiorentina (a very nice vegetarian option is also available).

After lunch, wash it all away with a shot of grappa and continue to the next winery where you will be hosted and learn about the traditions of the oldest wine region of the world! Several glasses later, you’ll have the opportunity to walk about in Greve in Chianti before heading back to Florence.

Days

Monday-Saturday

Length

8 hrs

Start time

9, 9.30 or 10 am

Size

max 8 pp

Price

€ 175

Grape CLASSICS

WINE TIME - All year (reduced frequency in winter)

Wine Time is well-paced wine tour that takes you to Chianti Montespertoli, one of Chianti’s smaller sub-regions. It’s a great tour to start discovering Tuscany’s wines, or if your time in Florence is limited as you can still fit in other activities in the afternoon.

Enjoy a beautiful ride into the wine country and learn from our knowledgeable Grape guide. We visit 3 family-owned wineries of which one’s a castle, another is a noble family farm and the last is small and artisanal. Tour the cellars and learn different aspects of Tuscan wine making. Taste at least 10 different wines during the day and enjoy a mouthwatering farm-to-table typical Tuscan lunch at the third winery.

Days

Every day

Length

6 hrs

Start time

9.30 am

Size

max 16 pp

Price

€ 125

Grape CLASSICS

CHIANTI & CHEESE - from March to October

Chianti & Cheese is the wine tour for you if you enjoy experiencing a scenic wine region with small organic wineries and the flavours of the produce of the land. You’ll taste 4 different wines at 3 different wineries.

The first specializes in making exquisite organic Chianti Classico wines. Learn all about the Sangiovese grape variety, but also taste other local varietals.

Lunch at the second winery is freshly prepared from the many farm products. Enjoy organic vegetables right from the garden, homemade salami, different kinds of honey, pasta made from wholegrain and 4 different natural wines.

At a short distance, we visit the third winery that also has a famed dairy which we’ll visit to learn about the Tuscan Pecorino cheese making. The third winery tasting session will be paired with 4 tasty pieces of cheese.

In the end, the trip goest back to Florence with a full belly and a happy heart!

Days

Monday-Friday

Length

7 hrs

Start time

10 am

Size

max 16 pp

Price

€ 155

Grape CLASSICS

TWILIGHT - from May to September

Twilight is an afternoon wine tour that we run in the warmer summer months where we can take advantage of the longer days and soothing evening temperatures. We’ll visit two Chianti wineries where we will have a chance to soak in the beautiful Tuscan countryside.

At the first winery, we’ll tour the vineyards and learn about the grapes that make award-winning Tuscan wines. Enjoy generous pours of great wines and sample the local extra virgin olive oil.

A short ride later we land in the second winery and it’ll be almost dinnertime. A freshly prepared Tuscan meal will follow after a brief introduction to this organic winery that will serve up mixed appetizers, homemade pasta and dessert. All accompanied by 4 organic wines made from different local grape varieties.

Days

Monday-Friday

Length

5 hrs

Start time

4 pm

Size

max 16 pp

Price

€ 115

Grape CLASSICS

MEDICI WINES & VILLAS - from April to October

Carmignano is the name of Tuscany’s smallest and possibly oldest wine region, at least when it comes to growing Cabernet. The Medici family set its footprint in the region building several majestic Renaissance villas, and allegedly introduced the French grape hundreds of years ago. Today Carmignano boasts great traditional wines from whites, rosé, reds and dessert wines (some of Italy’s best!).

The first family-owned winery is biodynamic and makes delectable wines. We’ll learn about biodynamic practices and hear stories about the local traditions.

The second family-owned winery is the largest of the region, yet still organic and maker of many different wines. We’ll have a tasty lunch (al fresco if the weather allows it) paired with four different wines. After lunch, we’ll visit the impressive historical cellars and learn about dessert wine. The olive press is also super interesting to see and to understand how great olive oil is made in Tuscany.

We’ll stop at the majestic Poggio a Caiano Medici villa. Stroll around the gardens or perhaps peek inside.

Days

Saturdays

Length

8 hrs

Start time

10 am

Size

max 8 pp

Price

€ 175

ELITE - Extraordinary Grape Experience

CLASSICO GRAND CRU - from April - October

The Classico Grand Cru is the first of four Elite tours offered on different days. Chianti Classico is a great wine region located close to Florence. It offers not just traditional wines, but also great Super Tuscans. On this day, we’ll visit 3 wineries that are special for their winemaking approach and produce world-class wines.

At the first winery, you’ll learn about the meticulous process and the care that is taken in making these wines, you’ll taste some rare and exclusive bottles.

The second winery ages its wines underneath an ancient church overlooking the valley of Panzano. The tasting is inside the villa of the notorious owner and completely private to our group of wine lovers.

We proceed to one of our favourite countryside restaurants from where you will enjoy a panoramic view of a large part of Chianti Classico and beyond. We will sample different appetizers and kinds of pasta and end with a delicious dessert. The wines will be from this geographic subregion so you may taste the different cru of Chianti Classico.

In the afternoon we’ll stop at a small organic winery, producer of top wines. Our last tasting will be more casual so we can freely enjoy ourselves in the region before heading back into Florence.

Possibility of privatizing the tour.

Days

Mondays & Thursdays

Length

9 hrs

Start time

9 am

Size

max 8 pp

Price

€ 250

ELITE - Extraordinary Grape Experience

BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO - from April - October

Montalcino is Italy’s most prominent wine region where the Sangiovese grape after 5 years of ageing turns into Brunello. Visit 3 top wineries with us during this day touring the various parts of Montalcino, all three family-owned and passionate about sharing their region and wines with us.  

At the first historical winery on the north side of Montalcino, we’ll learn about the specific conditions of Montalcino that allows this small area to make such a fine and age-worthy wine. Visit the historical cellars and proceed inside the castle to enjoy 3 wines amongst which a Brunello vintage.

The second winery is on the south side of Montalcino and overlooks the 10th century Sant’Antimo Abbey. We’ll sit down to fabulous 4-course home-cooked feast of local specialties, combined with at least 5 different wines amongst which a Brunello di Montalcino Riserva.

After lunch, we’ll shortly stretch our legs in Montalcino village and then proceed to the last and smallest winery, producer of super elegant Brunello from completely organic grapes.

Possibility of privatizing the tour.

Days

Tuesdays

Length

9.5 hrs

Start time

9 am

Size

max 8 pp

Price

€ 250

ELITE - Extraordinary Grape Experience

TOWERS of SAN GIMIGNANO - from April - October

On Wednesdays, you have the chance to visit wineries in two adjacent regions, San Gimignano and Chianti Classico.

The San Gimignano village medieval towers alone are a view to behold. Millions of years ago the sea covered the area and left sediment that white Vernaccia grapes took a liking to. So this is Tuscany’s only well known white wine region.

We’ll visit a biodynamic winery that has a production of the finest whites of the region from young and fresh to structured whites. We’ll visit the vineyards and the winery and taste a variety of whites together with delicious appetizers.

Stretch your legs in San Gimignano before heading towards Chianti Classico where we will stop at an old hamlet turned winery with a lovely restaurant.

After a divine tasting menu served with the winery’s own wines, we will head to the third winery. It’s an old fairytale-like castle, family-owned and with an organic wine production dedicated to native grape varieties only. We’ll visit the winery including the old historical cellars, hear the stories of the castle and taste wines like nobility!

Possibility of privatizing the tour.

Days

Wednesdays

Length

9 hrs

Start time

9 am

Size

max 8 pp

Price

€ 250

ELITE - Extraordinary Grape Experience

NOBILE di MONTEPULCIANO - from April - October

In the south, the Montepulciano wine region is the other excellence of Tuscany. Like Montalcino village is the namesake of Brunello, Montepulciano lends its name to the Vino Nobile. All around the hilltop village the vineyards sunbathe under the Tuscan sun.

We’ll start the day in one of Montepulciano’s modern wineries, with stunning views over the valleys lined by grapevines and olive groves. We will visit the winery to learn about the process and enjoy a private wine tasting.

Our second stop will be at a small family restaurant in a medieval hamlet. The walls are lined by some of the best bottles of Tuscany – a candy store for wine lovers. We will enjoy a delicious 3-course gourmet lunch.

We drive to Montepulciano village so you can enjoy a short walk in the cobblestoned alleys, after which we will head to one of Montepulciano’s most prestigious wineries for another wine tour and delightful sit-down tasting.

Possibility of privatizing the tour.

Days

Fridays

Length

9.5 hrs

Start time

9 am

Size

max 8 pp

Price

€ 250

Half-day guided private tour

Choose to experience 2 wineries with our Grape guide in the vicinity of Florence, or you could choose to visit one winery and an olive mill.

Full-day guided private tour

Visit 2 great wineries with our best Grape guide.

Lunch included at a third winery, at butcher Dario Cecchini or at a gourmet restaurant.

Chauffered Wine Tour

If you're staying somewhere else in Tuscany (so not Florence where Grape Tours is based) we can organise a chauffeured wine tour for you...

Afternoon WINE TASTING session

ITALIAN WINE INSTITUTE - From April to October

Join an afternoon tasting session at the Italian Wine Institute in central Florence and taste 6 excellent wines whilst learning the ins and outs of Italian wine from a true expert.

Days

Length

1.5 hrs

Monday-Friday

Start time

4.30 pm

Size

min 2 max 10

Price

€ 55