About this tour
Explore Carmignano, Tuscany's pioneering wine region where viticulture stretches back to Roman times. This five-and-a-half-hour private tour takes you through two family-run wineries, where a certified sommelier guides you through vineyard walks, cellar tours, and tastings across multiple vintages. You'll discover how Cabernet Sauvignon arrived here centuries before other Italian regions embraced it, learn olive oil production firsthand, and sit down to a lunch built entirely from local producers. The day culminates with the chance to purchase bottles direct from the source.
Highlights
- Two intimate winery visits with cellar access and production insights
- Sommelier-led tastings across reds, whites and rosés
- Vineyard walk through Carmignano's historic terroirs
- Olive oil tasting and production methods explained
- Farm-to-table lunch featuring regional ingredients
- Private transport with hotel pickup included
- Expert guidance on food and wine matching
What to expect
Your sommelier collects you from your hotel and drives you into the rolling Tuscan countryside. At the first winery, you'll walk among the vines, seeing how the region's distinctive terroir shapes what grows here. Inside the cellars, temperature-controlled rooms hold barrels and bottles; your guide explains aging processes and why certain wines develop their character over time. Mid-tour, you'll taste olive oil freshly pressed or in production, understanding its flavours and quality markers. Lunch arrives at a quiet table, paired thoughtfully with wines you've just encountered. The second winery repeats the format—vineyards, cellar, tasting—allowing comparison between producers and styles.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes for vineyard paths. Tastings are generous; pace yourself if driving isn't arranged after. Inform the operator of dietary needs in advance so lunch can be adjusted. Minimum age for tasting is 18; under-18s can visit but won't participate in wine tastings.
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