About this tour
Spend seven hours exploring Chianti Rufina, the highest and smallest corner of Tuscany's wine region, northeast of Florence. Visit two family-run wineries with a sommelier who unpacks centuries of winemaking tradition—from Etruscan origins through the Medici era to today's acclaimed producers. Taste wines shaped by altitude and ancient soil, sample local olive oil, and sit down to lunch built entirely from zero-kilometre ingredients sourced within the region.
Highlights
- Two independent wineries with direct producer conversations
- High-altitude vineyard landscape, northeast of Florence
- Sommelier-guided tastings and winemaking history
- Local olive oil tasting with food pairings
- Farm-to-table lunch using regional ingredients only
- Private transport and dedicated guide throughout
What to expect
Your sommelier collects you from accommodation and drives into rolling vineyards where elevation and volcanic soil define every vintage. At each winery, you'll taste current releases whilst learning how altitude concentrates flavour and structure—knowledge the Medici court recognised five centuries ago. Between visits, the guide contextualises what you're tasting: terroir mechanics, harvest timing, ageing choices. Lunch unfolds at a long table with bread, cured meats, cheese, and vegetables all grown or raised within the zone. You return to Florence mid-afternoon, wine-knowledge expanded and palate rewired.
Good to know
Book ahead if you have dietary requirements. Minimum age for tastings is 18. The terrain involves gentle walking between cellar and vineyard; no hiking boots needed. Private tour means the pace and winery selection adjust to your interests. Gratuities aren't included.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.