Private Grape stomping in Chianti from Florence

About this tour

Step into a Chianti winery's harvest traditions during this 5–6 hour private outing from Florence. You'll swap shoes for bare feet to crush grapes the way families did for centuries, then taste wines made from the very vines around you. Lunch follows at the estate, and afterwards you'll wander Castellina in Chianti, a stone-built village dotted with craft shops and medieval streets. Transport from your Florence accommodation is included.

Highlights

• Barefoot grape crushing in wooden vats, seasonal availability
• Wine tasting paired with lunch at the winery
• Medieval village exploration with independent browse time
• Private transport from central Florence
• Professional local guide throughout the day
• Pick fresh grapes from the vineyard (season dependent)

What to expect

You'll drive into the Chianti hills and arrive at a working winery where your guide explains the harvest cycle and winemaking craft. Depending on the time of year, you'll either pick grapes by hand or participate in foot-stomping—treading fresh fruit in a wooden tub as harvesters did generations ago. It's messy and playful, not strenuous. After cleaning up, taste several wines from the estate's collection before sitting down to a locally-sourced lunch with vegetables and proteins grown or sourced nearby. The afternoon takes you to Castellina in Chianti, where you have freedom to explore galleries, delis, and stone alleyways at your own pace before the drive home.

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