About this tour
A small-group wine tour through Chianti's backroads led by a sommelier who knows the region's family wineries inside out. Over 8 hours, you'll visit three working estates tucked away from the main tourist loop, taste their wines directly from producers, and eat lunch built around local ingredients and matched wines. It's the kind of afternoon that teaches you how Chianti actually tastes and why it matters to the people making it.
Highlights
- Three family-run wineries, none on the standard circuit
- Sommelier-led tastings with producer insights
- Lunch with wine pairings in rural Tuscan setting
- Air-conditioned transport between estates
- Small group ensures real conversation with hosts
What to expect
You'll start early and drive through rolling vineyard valleys in a comfortable vehicle, stopping at wineries where owners often pour their own wines and talk about their methods. At each stop, you'll taste a few bottles whilst the sommelier explains what you're experiencing—soil, vintage, technique—in plain language. Lunch happens around midday at one of the estates, featuring seasonal dishes made locally and matched to wines you've just tasted. The pace is relaxed; there's time to ask questions and wander the cellars if the winery welcomes it.
Good to know
Bring sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes—vineyards are outdoors. Not suitable if pregnant. Children under 18 can attend but won't participate in tastings. Breakfast isn't included, so eat beforehand. The tour ends mid-afternoon.
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