Wine has always had great importance to the economy and overall life of Tuscany’s inhabitants. Also, they have been producing wines for over centuries. Because of this deep connection Tuscany produces excellent wines, and is recognized as one of the most prolific wine regions in the entire world. So, tasting nectar of the gods has become a must for every traveller.
Here is an overview of the many different areas where you can take wine tours and taste the best local wines and even bring some back home.
When it comes to Tuscan wine, thoughts immediately fly to the area of Chianti, one of the most renowned production areas for its tradition and quality of its wines. Chianti lies between the provinces of Florence, Arezzo and Siena, so you hear also of Chianti Colli Fiorentini, Chianti Colli Senesi and Chianti Colli Aretini, just to name a few of the additional areas (the names mean Chianti of the hills of Florence, of the hills of Siena, and the hills of Arezzo, as a literal translation). So you can do wine tastings in a very broad area! or a well-rounded experience, go directly to the wineries that produce the wine. Tasting their wines on the spot and maybe visit the winery and vineyards is an awesome opportunity.
Best Private Tour: Top Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour
There’s so much to be said for booking a private tour: You get personalized attention from your guide, so you can ask all the questions you want all day long, and you also have tremendous flexibility in your itinerary. This wonderful private tour combines all that flexibility and personalized attention with serious insider knowledge of the Montalcino region and its best wineries and wines. The day begins with a pickup from your Siena or Florence hotel and departs on a suggested itinerary that includes three winery stops, accompanied by your professional sommelier guide. Throughout the day, you’ll visit cellars and vineyards along with tasting rooms and get to meet some of the master vintners and winery owners at the places you visit. You’ll also enjoy a traditional homemade Tuscan lunch paired with a selection of wines and accompanied by a lesson from your sommelier-guide about traditional regional wine pairing techniques.
Your family-friendly tour of Tuscany begins when we pick you up in a luxury climate-controlled private vehicle from your hotel. You will make your way past vineyards (for now) and head straight to an organic farm tour in the Tuscan valley. It’s time for your little travelers to stretch and run about! After, enjoy a homemade organic lunch and wine tasting. Before you visit a local vineyard, you’ll stop at the fairytale town of Montalcino.
Explore a wine cellar in Montepulciano with this tasting and tour. See rows of large oak barrels full of aging wine and learn about how it is made. Taste three local wines alongside pecorino cheese, Tuscan salami, and bruschetta. A small group size offers an intimate atmosphere. In town, look for the bottega located over the underground, and take a free tour of the hidden crypts before tasting the different wines and the pecorino cheeses that the two nice ladies will offer to you for free.
Visit a famous estate in Lucca and discover how a wine is born. Moreover, this is an experience which brings the visitor back to the simple and immutable rhythms of nature. The winery, built partly above ground and partly underground, dates back to the beginning of the 16th-century. Since then, every year for nearly 500 years a new vintage wine has been nurtured within its walls.
We hope you thoroughly enjoy these unmissable wine tours that provide you an experience you will cherish for a lifetime. If you’re looking for a luxurious travel experience in Tuscany, Italy then browse through our top-quality villas on rent and connect with the owner directly to book your next stay.
