Chianti: Wine Tasting and Food Experience in the Tuscan countryside

The tour starts on board of a deluxe minivan with an English-speaking driver, air conditioner and free water. The Chianti region is renowned worldwide for its valuable ruby-red blends and its unique hillside. Sangiovese is the most planted vine in Italy and In this journey you will learn how to recognize and appreciate it properly! Our first stop will be in the heart of the Chianti area, which is called "Chianti Classico", where you will visit a local winery that produce a selection of Chianti and a delicious olive oil. You will be welcomed from a member of the family that, with care will guide you through the vineyard, the cellar and the tasting where you can try different vintages of Chianti classico, Vinsanto, Grappa and some fresh local deliciousness to eat with. After that we will keep going in direction of the area of "Colli fiorentini". We will be touring across the spectacular Chianti landscape (you are more than welcome to ask our driver to stop for few pictures at your favourite spot!). Then, you will reach an ancient and suggestive castle located in Montespertoli area. "Sonnino Castle" is an historical farm and winery that produce quality wines and olive oil. The family is still living in the castle where they have collected so many pieces of evidence of Italian history and many books are inspired by this great location! "Sonnino Castle" has been choosen by Gucci for the project Gucci Places, designed to encourage people to discover interesting and unexpected location. During this experience, discover their amazing wines, some of which have won prizes at VinItaly, "Sonnino" extra vergin olive oil, cheese, jam, ham, pasta and Vinsanto with cantuccini. After the meal and a bit of free time for yourself we will bring you back to Florence relaxed and full of "delicious" memories!!!