Traditional Chianti Classico Experience
Taste and discover the king grape of Tuscany: Sangiovese! Learn about this wine region within Tuscany just about an hour outside Florence with over 500 years of history including feuds between Siena and Florence.
No trip to Tuscany is complete without a winery tour in Chianti Classico tasting the finest producers of both quality and caliber. You'll learn the difference between Chianti, its sub-zones and Chianti Classico and taste at wineries in 2 of Chianti Classico's villages.
We taste several wines from Chianti Classico with guided tours of the wine cellars. In between cellar tours, we have time to explore small village towns and hamlets like Greve or Montefioralle. This wine tour is enjoyable by a variety of wine lovers from 1st time visitors to Tuscany, seasoned Sangiovese enthusiasts or those just getting to know Sangiovese-based Tuscan wines and want to discover small boutique wine makers within Chianti Classico.
Highlights:
Winery selections by Curious Appetite's director Coral Sisk, certified sommelier and writer
Morning visit to a family-run winery estate in the Chianti Classico countryside
Lunch options at the winery estates available (usually are light and include charcuterie board starters, fresh pasta and desserts)
Round-trip transfer in/out Florence in climate-controlled vehicle with a friendly, expert and professional driver
Guided visit of 2 unique wine cellars in 2 distinct villages of Chianti Classico and tasting
Afternoon visit to a contrasting winery in a different village of Chianti Classico
Visits to beautiful villages and charming Tuscan hamlets along the wine trails
Details:
Start time: 10am Days: Daily Duration: 7/8 hours Inclusions: Escorted transport in comfortable climate controlled vehicle, all wine tastings, cellar tours, lunch (for group tour), stops in nearby villages and personable, English-speaking driver.
Group/Public Tour Cost: starting 195eu per person (pp) depending on group size and season, fluctuations in gas cost, etc.
Private Tour Cost: Please Inquire. Final quote depends on group size, pick-up and personalized requests. If you’re a couple requesting a private tour please note minimum cost for a 7 hour personalized winery excursion with an expert English-speaking driver guide (not including lunch or wine tasting fees) is 275eu pp based on 2 people, final quote available depending on group size, time of year, fixed overhead costs such as petrol, etc. Cost is pro-rated based on headcount/time of year.
REGARDING QUOTES LISTED- Your final quote may vary or be higher than general estimates listed depending on world conditions affecting petrol costs and local supply chain challenges at the time of request. Thank you for understanding!
Not included: Travel insurance, extra hours, additional tastings and trip cancellation insurance.
We quote wine cellar tours in EU on behalf of a local Florence-based tour operator we partner with to conduct small group join-in wine tours which follow our philosophy for high quality, artisanal Italian wine culture.
