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  • Exclusive private tours are reserved solely for the booked party, ensuring no group-ups or shared experiences.

  • Grape Tours' private tours come with a dedicated escort and include roundtrip transportation from Florence.

  • Perfect for groups of 2 to 8 people, our all-inclusive private tours encompass two winery visits featuring tastings, along with a delightful Tuscan lunch.

  • Our selection of wineries is rooted in two decades of expertise, emphasizing support for family-run establishments, as well as organic or sustainable farms.

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CHIANTI CLASSICO

Wineries: Around 350

Total square hectares: Around 7000

Total production: Around 50 MM bottles

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There are signs of viticulture going back to the Etruscans (3000 yrs ago).

Chianti Classico was one of the first wine regions to be regulated back in 1716.

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The main grape variety is the red Sangiovese, but there are also many other native grapes (Canaiolo, Colorino, Malvasia Nera, etc) and international grapes that were planted since the 70'ies such as Cabernets, Merlot, Syrah...

White grapes are Trebbiano & Malvasia Bianca.

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The region is home to Chianti Classico DOCG (including Riserva and Gran Selezione) and also to delicious sweet Vin Santo wines. Super Tuscans are also common (Montevertine, Flaccianello, Tignanello, Solaia...)

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