Half Day Chianti Wine Tour from Florence €50
Half Day Chianti Wine Tour from Florence
The Grand Duke of Tuscany designated Chianti as Italy’s first protected wine region in 1716 and the famously hilly community has only risen to prominence since then. After three centuries of producing some amazing bottles of wine, nowadays Chianti is recognised globally as one of the world’s most important winemaking territories specialising in the Sangiovese grape. Take a journey to the hills as this half-day tour delves into the historic vineyards that have made Chianti such a special place for lovers of great food and even better wine.
On this wonderfully peaceful afternoon tour, you’ll be led by an expert tour guide that will show you through charming villages and into sprawling wine estates as we go in search of the perfect glass of wine. Experience this incredible change of pace from the bustling city and immerse yourself in these picturesque rolling hills.
Our first stop is the place to be when it comes to tasting a rich variety of gastronomic delights. At one of Tuscany’s most prominent wine estates, as you enter, you’ll be greeted by the owners who are only too happy to offer you a tasty appetizer of fresh olive oil and crostini toscani – a much-loved Tuscan antipasto. This will also be your first chance to experience the region’s legendary Chianti wine. Next, follow the owners into the cellar and discover the secrets of how they produce a tipple that is quite unique.
Finally, we’ll return to the rolling hills for a second wine tasting. Casting your gaze upon the surrounding olive plantations and stunning scenery, the owners of this special wine estate will help you learn the fundamentals of being a sommelier as you indulge in some locally made snacks.
A wonderful experience out in the sunshine, this half-day tour of Chianti hills and its eclectic range of flavours is a must for anyone looking to discover what makes Tuscany such a striking region.
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