Exclusive Chianti Classico Day Trip from Florence

Do you want to learn more about one of the most prestigious wines in Italy and worldwide? Embark with us on this journey in the land of the famous Black Rooster, in the heart of the Chianti Classico.

You will visit 3 family-run wineries and taste an impressive pallet of Chianti wines. You will tour the vineyards and wine cellars, giving an up close look at the production and ageing process. Additionally, you will find out more about the secrets of a cherished Italian ingredient, the extra virgin olive oil.

Apart from tasting the best selection of Tuscan Wines produced in boutique wineries, you will serve a typical, multi-course lunch. Wine and food are sacred in Italy and therefore you will receive tips about the art of pairing wine with food.

Itinerary:

Florence.                                                                                                                                                           We will pick you up from your accommodation in Florence by 9,30am. Our driver will normally be at your address by 9,15am. We will then drive to the first winery which will take approximately 50 minutes.

NB: If you do not provide a pickup location for your private tour, our default meeting point is: Borgo Ognissanti 70, Florence, Italy. 

First winery
This winery has been producing wine and olive oil since the 9th century. The estate has belonged to famous families from Florence, including the Strozzi. In 1959 the Palombo family took the ownership of the business and abandoned the mixed agricultural system. Their focus on cultivating solely vines helped them achieve wine of the highest quality. Sangiovese grape represents the largest portion of grape variety planted on their territory. The long-lasting tradition of winemaking is attested by ancient cellars built during the Renaissance. Here you will tour the property, vineyard and wine cellars in which vinification takes place and wines are displayed. Afterwards, you will enjoy a Chianti-based wine tasting with a view.

Second winery and traditional lunch
This winery is a boutique winery, located in the heart of Chianti Classico since 1780, with a vineyard area of ​​5 hectares and an annual production of about 22,000 bottles. Savignola, whose name has Etruscan origins, was regarded as a Christian settlement and was built around the first half of the 17th century. Marked by an all-female history, it is considered one of the historic companies of the area thanks to the figure of Paolina, who was the first woman to bottle her Riserva in a Bordeaux style bottle. She brought innovation to the historical tradition of Chianti Classico. The ancient barrel cellar of the estate dates back to the 1500s where tradition and innovation come together in the production of their wine. The terroir is made up of deep clay and chalky soil and requires rigorous work to create the perfect conditions for obtaining rich, intense and long-lived wines.

Third winery
The last winery of the day has a vibrant history. It is a family-run winery that first started its production in 2012, which can be perceived in the lively character specific to young wines. But the history of the estate dates back to the end of the 1800s, when the founder Gualtiero managed to buy the first vineyards in Mercatale Val di Pesa, in the heart of the Chianti Classico area. Upon his death, one of his sons came with a new vision, planted new vineyards, bought new land and a fifteenth-century villa, which became the centerpiece of the property. The estate is located in the area of Chianti Classico Fiorentino and comprises vineyards, olive groves and forests. The varieties of grapes are typical of the territory, such as Sangiovese, Colorino and Canaiolo but also international varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine cellars used in the 1400s were renovated to meet the needs of modern winemaking. In addition, a barn dating back to the 18th century has been restructured to serve as a wine cellar.

Florence
Your guide for the day will drop you back to where you were picked up. Guides can drop clients back to other locations with prior notice.