About this tour
Spend ten hours exploring three castle-wineries across Chianti Classico with a private guide and sommelier. You'll taste wines in genuine medieval fortresses while learning how these estates have produced world-class vintages for centuries. A gourmet lunch, door-to-door transport from Florence, and expert commentary round out the experience. This is a proper deep-dive into Tuscan winemaking, not a rushed tasting-room hop.
Highlights
- Three historic castle estates in Chianti Classico
- Sommelier-led tastings and winery walkthroughs
- Gourmet lunch included with wine pairings
- Fully private tour with dedicated guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Florence
What to expect
Your sommelier collects you from your Florence accommodation and drives you into rolling vineyard country. At each of the three castles, you'll tour cellars, learn production methods, and taste several vintages. The estates often date back centuries; expect stone walls, barrel rooms, and views across the Chianti hills. Lunch is a proper meal, typically held at one of the properties, paired with wines from the day's tastings. The pace is unhurried—plenty of time to ask questions and absorb the landscape. By day's end you'll understand why these specific terroirs produce such distinctive wines.
Good to know
Minimum age for wine tasting is 18; under-18s can join if accompanied by an adult but won't participate in tastings. Wear comfortable shoes for cellar walks. Inform the operator of dietary requirements in advance so lunch can be adjusted. The tour suits all fitness levels; walking is moderate.
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.