Private Chianti Wine Tasting from Florence, Half Day Experience

About this tour

A six-hour private tour through Chianti's vineyard hills, visiting two working estates to taste the region's signature reds alongside lunch and local oils. You'll travel by private car from Florence, stopping first at an established winery for vineyard walks and tastings, then at a smaller producer where you'll eat and drink whilst overlooking San Gimignano's medieval silhouette. Your driver shares local knowledge as you wind through the UNESCO-listed countryside.

Highlights

• Private car and driver for the full six hours
• Two distinct vineyard estates with different scales and approaches
• Chianti tastings paired with light Tuscan lunch
• Olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting included
• Views across to ancient San Gimignano township
• UNESCO World Heritage Site countryside driving

What to expect

You'll start in a private vehicle from Florence and travel into rolling vineyard country. At the first estate, expect a walk through working vineyards with explanations of how Chianti is made, followed by a structured tasting of several wines. The second stop is smaller and less formal—you'll sit down to a modest meal of local fare with wines made on-site, giving you time to absorb the landscape and chat with your driver about the region's history and current life. Both tastings include oils and vinegars produced locally. The pace is relaxed rather than rushed.

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