About this tour
Spend eight to nine hours exploring Chianti Classico's vineyards and cellars with Simone Vergamini, a decorated sommelier who knows the region intimately. You'll visit two working wineries across the rolling hills between Panzano and Radda, walk through the vines, descend into historic cellars, and taste the reds and whites each property produces. Lunch at one winery includes a proper meal—antipasto through dessert—paired with the day's wines.
Highlights
- Two contrasting Chianti Classico estates with cellar access
- Vineyard walk and production facility tours
- Tasting of white and red wines from each winery
- Three-course lunch with wine pairings included
- Expert commentary on soil, vine varieties, winemaking methods
- Private transport in SUV or van with sommelier guide
What to expect
Your day starts with a drive into the Chianti landscape, stopping first at one winery to walk the rows and see how grapes become wine. Inside the cellar you'll taste their current releases—reds that've aged in barrel, whites fresh from tank. After an early lunch spread across antipasto, pasta or meat, cheese, and fruit with coffee, you'll head to the second property for a similar rhythm: vineyard, cellar, glass in hand. Expect gravel paths, concrete floors, and real working spaces rather than polished tasting rooms. Your guide fills the journeys with local history and explains why this corner of Tuscany makes what it does.
Good to know
Pregnant travellers and those with heart conditions should sit this out. Bring water and sensible shoes for vineyard walking. Vehicle size depends on group headcount—anywhere from a seven-seat SUV to a coach. Tipping is optional. Some cellars may charge extra entry fees depending on your pickup location.
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