Leaving Florence early in the morning, you will be provided with a light, delicious Florentine cookie breakfast, as well as espresso.

You’ll be brought to the stunning wine region by private car and chauffeur (30 minutes.) Tuscany, comprised of Chianti Classico, Montepulciano, Brunello di Montalcino, and Maremma, is unquestionably one of the most beautiful wine regions globally. It’s the birthplace of the Renaissance, featuring stunning hilltop medieval villages, cedar tree-lined private estates, rows of vines (33 DOC and 9 DOCG wine-making regions), and olive trees, some of which are 500-1,000 years old. The region boasts a gorgeous 3,000-year history of winemaking, dating back to the Etruscans.

Vines and olive trees historically were a significant part of the ancient diet, considered sacred plants with healing qualities. Tuscany’s hot climate with cool evenings, difficult soils, and high altitude create a diurnal temperature variation, helping grapes maintain their balance of sugar, acidity and aromas. The poor soil forces vines to fight for nutrients, sending roots deeper and improving wine quality. Sangiovese, one of Italy’s most noble varietals, thrives here, adoring direct sunlight and performing better on the many hillside vineyards in Tuscany.

The new cult trend in the region is the emergence of high-quality, high-priced Super Tuscans, blends of Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with traditional Sangiovese. We will explore this trend, tasting the 1971 Sangiovese-Cab blend known as Tignanello.

We will open doors to prestigious wineries such as Antinori, which has opened for the first time in 600 years, producing incredible and world-famous wines like Solaia & Tignanello. You will discover their cellars, taste various blends, and understand their history. You will also visit one or two small, family-run Chianti producers, producing gorgeous 100% Sangiovese wine or Super Tuscans.

You will experience the gastronomy of the region through snacks along the way and at a planned gourmet lunch at the Michelin-starred Osteria di Passignano or a casual Italian restaurant. You will also have the option of visiting a Pecorino cheese farm. Lastly, you will spend the night in a beautiful chateau, like the 5-star Castello del Nero Hotel and Spa, or head back to Florence before 7 pm.

To book, email: tastysidetolifetours@gmail.com

1 Day Trip (with Florence pickup and drop-off)

Day 1

9:15 Hotel Pickup in Florence (Or 9:30 Tavarnelle val di Pesa Firenze pickup)

9:45 Arrival at Antinori Winery

10-12 Antinori Winery Tour & Tasting or Private VIP tasting

12:30-2:30 pm Gourmet Michelin Star Lunch or Casual Italian Lunch

3-4:30 pm Wine Tasting and Tour at “Grower” like Domini Castellare Castellina in a gorgeous cobblestone village

5:15 pm Hotel Dropoff at Local Chateau or Florence Hotel Drop-off

Multiple day trips are available, and an overnight hotel/Chateau stay is ALWAYS recommended as the best way to relax, breathe in some country air, and enjoy the region! Pricing for 2 people varies from 299-599€ per person depending on preferences. Discounts for parties of 4-20 people.