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1. Chianti Classico Region - The Black Rooster
This day tour will be an exploration of the
heart of the Chianti Classico, the defined area that begins just South of
Florence and reaches all the way to the North of Siena. While visiting the
wonders of the area and in tasting its wines, you will come to understand the
concept of terroir, and you will learn how Chianti Classico
is made, how to
distinguish the characteristics of the main grape varieties, and much more...
We depart and head towards the Chianti Classico region. The first stop will be in a hilltop town of
Medieval origins, such as Castellina in Chianti, to get the feel for a town that
has been transformed by the importance of its wines, and to shop for local
specialties and handicrafts.
There will probably be extra time for doing a
tasting of fine Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Vinegars.
We will then head for our first local winery, whilst we have time in
the van to admire the wild but fantastic country side and to discuss the wine
making of the area, its history and evolution. At the first
winery you will see the
cellars and receive a full explanation of the wines and other specialities that are
produced. You will taste the wines of the winery which will typically include at
least one Chianti Classico,
a Riserva and an IGT
Super Tuscan.
It is now time to sample tasty specialties of the area, so we will stop
for lunch, possibly in a winery.
To help your
digestion we will visit another winery, highly rated by influential wine
publications. You will now begin to fully appreciate the range of aromas and
flavors that Chianti Classico wines have to offer.
Finally, we will visit another classic hill-top town or castle.
Return to
Florence at approx. 5/6 p.m.
Wineries visited: 3
PRIVATE "CHIANTI" WINE TOUR PRICES
Prices are in
Euro (€) and include transportation in air-conditioned car/mini-van & winery
appointments. The excursions are usually around 8 hrs long, but can be less if
you wish.
Departure from either prearranged meeting points or your accommodation in, and
in between, or within the vicinities of Siena. N.B. prices are not inclusive of
lunch.
2 people: € 200,00 per person
3 people: € 150,00 per person
4 people: € 125,00 per person
5 people: € 100,00 per person
6 people: € 90,00 per person
7 people: € 80,00 per person
8 people: € 75,00 per person
Read more about the Chianti Classico
View a map of the Chianti region
Some of our favourite wineries
of this region:
Castellare di
Castellina,
Villa Cafaggio,
Castello di Fonterutoli,
Fontodi, Isole & Olena,
Le Fonti,
Vecchie Terre di Montefili,
Castello di
Brolio,
Badia di Coltibuono,
Poggerino,
Montevertine,
Castello dei Rampolla, Monte Bernardi, Montecalvi, Renzo
Marinai, Riecine,
Pruneto....