Chianti and Castles:
The beautiful ruby-red colour and the characteristic bouquet with scents of violet are the special features that reveal the identity of one of the most famous wines in the world: Chianti.This wine results from the wise blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, and originates from the hilly area from which it draws its name.Our expert and witty tour leaders will lead you to the discovery of the breathtaking, uncontaminated landscapes that have been cradling the Chianti vineyards for centuries, presenting you a harmony of colours that can only be found in the hills of this region.
The sounds, scents and flavours of this land will capture your senses through a unique experience that you will live, relish and comprehend by visiting ancient churches, medieval castles and small villages where the rhythm of life remains unaltered over time.Together, we will enjoy exploring these fantastic sceneries and will appreciate their century-old traditions.
A journey through the Chianti countryside, one of the most suggestive areas of Tuscany famous the world over for its wine, to reach a magnificent Castle: a visit to the gardens and the splendid cellar with its the famous barrels of the Chianti Classico wine. Stop for light lunch and wine tasting in a winery/wine school, followed by a visit to one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in the area. For dinner: a typical meal (with rich menu and excellent Chianti wine) in the magical atmosphere of an old village among the hills.
The Tour Includes:
• Shuttle service from your accommodation and back
• Private minivan with all comforts for a maximum of 8 people
• Expert bilingual guide (Italian-English or others languages)
• Wine tasting at two renowned wineries in the Chianti zone reviewed on the best specialised magazines, such as Wine Spectator and Decanter. During each visit, you will have the opportunity to follow a detailed description of the different steps required for the production of wine: your journey through taste will start from the vineyard, with illustrations of the growth and development of the vines and will lead to the cellar, where the product undergoes processing, fermentation and bottling.
• Guided tour of the most typical villages, abbeys and castles
• Tasting of bruschette and typical Tuscan cold cuts and cheese
• Possibility of buying wine at favourable prices at the wineries visited during the tour (shipped almost everywhere in the world)
• Photos of your tour
The excursions take place in different areas of the Chianti region.
Weather permitting, dinner will be served in the open.
Please wear suitable clothing.
News!
TOURISM: "FORBES", Gaiole in Chianti and 'THE VILLAGE IDEAL
"The village of Gaiole in Chianti, a little more 'than 2,300 inhabitants, and' the 'best place' idyllic "of Europe. The prestigious U.S. magazine Forbes, which published the top ten paradises on Earth. Nestled in the hills of Chianti near Siena, Gaiole and 'best known for producing wines of a so-called' Tuscans 'more' refined, the 'Castello di Ama'. The whole area is 'suited to the wine so much that lies near the Castle of Brolio where Baron Bettino Ricasoli, Cavour's successor at the head of Risorgimento Italy, fixed' the specification of Chianti. Forbes talks about the beauty of that pearl of 'Chiantishire'. Among other options Saint-Remy-de-Provence in southern France, second in the standings, followed by Copenhagen, Cephalonia, Ljubljana. Sixth place Burford, in the idyllic village near Oxford Costwolds full of ancient buildings dating from the 15th century. Following Budapest, Sibiu in Romania, Rome, and Deja on the Spanish island of Mallorca."
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