Tuscany - Exclusive Tours
We are based in Florence so the Region of Tuscany is our home land. Our options to the best Boutique Wineries are endless. Experience the best locations of our region that includes Chianti Fiorentina, Chianti Senese, Chianti Rufina & Chianti Colli Pisani continuing in to the Carmignano Region best known for its DOCG Cabernet Sauvignon thanks to 'Catherine De Medici' who bought the grape from France. This area is dotted with Medici Villas that we can include in our exclusive itineraries.
We make our way to the coast of Livorno the perfect day for cruise ship excursions where you can enjoy the Boutique Wine Estates with an unforgettable lunch along the Donoratico Coast line. The birth place of the 'Super Tuscan' where you can experience those off the beaten path and unknown producers.
South of Siena the list of prized wine continues as we arrive in to the Brunello Wine Zone one of top three B's of Italy - with a list of incredible small boutique wineries to choose from along with picture perfect hill towns and delicious meals at local restaurants and wine bars.
Tour Options from Florence
Chianti Classico Exclusive
Visit the Chianti Classico Fiorentina to arrive at one of the most picture perfect Estates. Arrive at an ancient road lined with Cypress trees. The owner, originally from San Gimignano fell in love with the property together with his family, passion and know how of wine making handed down to him by his grandmother originally from Piedmont he began to plant new vineyards and convert the farmhouses.
After your tasting continue to a private castle, home to a nobile family that produce a spectacular Chianti Classico. Enjoy lunch with degustation menu that includes starter, first course of hand made pasta followed by Vinsanto and Biscotti. Visit the historical cellars, breathtaking gardens and Estate. Continue along the picture perfect Chianti Road to the village town of Greve in Chianti where you will enjoy free time to shop and sight see.
Duration of the tour: 8 Hours Includes: English Speaking Driver in luxury Mercedes
Chauffeur, wine tasting tours and lunch
Itinerary:
09.30am - Depart from Florence
10.30am - Arrive at First Winery
12.00pm - Second winery with lunch
03.00pm - Visit Greve in Chianti
05.30pm - Accommodations
The Birth Place of Chianti - Castello del Brolio
Enjoy a drive though the Chianti Classico to arrive at the Castello di Brolio. Learn about 1000 years of history at the Castle and home of Baron Ricasoli. Enjoy stunning views of the valley of the Chianti Classico Senese where you can see in the distance the Torre Mangia situated in the Piazza del Campo. After a visit to the gardens and property continue to the enoteca to enjoy a tasting of 100% sangiovese grande selezione along with classic Chianti Classico and Reserve. Enjoy lunch at the Osteria del Castello before we continue to a second winery in Chianti Classico. Visit a small boutique winery called Capanelle situated next to the town of Gaiole in Chianti.
Itinerary:
08.30am Depart for Chianti
10.30am Arrive at the Castle
12.15pm Lunch at Osteria del Castello
03.30pm Wine Tasting tour at Capannelle
06.00pm Arrive in Florence
Includes: Full day driver guide - 2 x wine tasting & tour at boutique winery, lunch to be paid for separately