The Salon of Chianti Ceramics and Wine

About this tour

Spend two and a half hours in a working Chianti ceramics studio where you'll hand-decorate a piece of pottery, then watch it fire in a traditional kiln. Whilst your work cures over three days, you'll cross to the adjacent wine shop for a tasting of three local wines paired with cured meats, cheeses and bread from the region. A straightforward introduction to Tuscan craft and flavour, led by people who actually make and sell these things.

Highlights

• Paint and personalise a ceramic object in the workshop
• Learn traditional Tuscan pottery methods from practising artisans
• Kiln-fire your piece; collect it within three days
• Taste three Chianti wines with charcuterie and local cheese
• Staff explain wine pairings and regional food stories
• Browse finished ceramics in the adjoining shop
• Professional photographs of your session included

What to expect

You'll start at the workshop, where an artisan shows you how clay is shaped and decorated using centuries-old approaches. You then create your own piece—choosing colours and patterns with guidance. After decoration, your ceramic goes into the kiln to be fired over three days. You'll collect it later from the shop, or arrange shipping. Next, you move to the wine shop opposite for a structured tasting. Three wines are poured and explained by trained staff, each paired with a spread of regional salumi, cheese and bread. The focus is on why these flavours work together and what they say about the territory.

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