Essence of Chianti Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tastings from Florence

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Duration:8 hours (approx.)
Location: Florence, Tuscany

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Discover the real essence of the Tuscan countryside, driving through amazing postcard views; departing from Florence, in a small group, that means top comfort and quality, you will see Greve in Chianti, you will have a guided visit to 3 of the best wine estate, you will enjoy a genuine Tuscan light lunch, and you will taste and compare different wines, olive oil and other typical products. This unique experience will finish with your trip back to Florence in the afternoon.

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After having meet your guide and your travel companions in Florence depart in the direction of the Tuscan wine country. During the ride your guide will explain the schedule of your day.
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After a 45 minutes ride, you will stop to Riseccoli, an organic and family owned, hilltop winery; the estate is the expression of the quintessential beauty of Tuscany; rolling hills planted with vines and olive trees, Mediterranean forests and farmhouses scattered against an idyllic backdrop. Here after the visit you will taste a selection of their wines and olive oil.
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After a panoramic ride through the Tuscan wine country, you will reach Greve in Chianti, (a typical village of the Chianti Classico countryside) and the birthplace of the famous Tuscan explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, the Tuscan who discovered the New York Harbor; here you will spend approx. 30/45 minutes to admire the Piazza Matteotti, a gently sloping square which is the hub of life in Greve, and have a look at the many local shops and wine stores, including the famous butcher shop Falorni, etc.
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Leave Greve in Chianti, and after a 30 minutes ride through the most famous Tuscan wine road, (rolling hills, huge vineyards, olive trees, etc.? arrive at the second winery
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Your experience at the second winery will start with an introduction about the history of the estate, with the explanations about the wine making process, and all the secrets to produce the Chianti red wine and the Tuscan olive oil, famous all over the world. After the visit, take a seat to enjoy a typical Tuscan light lunch paired with different wines (Chianti Classico, Riserva, Super Tuscans, etc.) and the olive oil, one of the most important ingredients of the italian cooking.
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The last stop is at Villa Poggio Torselli, a family-owned historical Villa/Winery, where you will have the chance to admire the views over Florence and one of the most beautiful Italian garden in the area (weather permitting). Taste their genuine products, made with the deepest respect for the cultivation traditions of the territory, with almost the totality of the plants being represented by indigenous varietals, particularly Sangiovese. The third stop represent the perfect way to conclude your wine and food experience and complete your overview about the Tuscan wines by comparing the products and the philosophy of 3 different wine makers of the area.
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Your day will end with a relaxing 45 minutes drive back to the departure point in Florence

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Posted By : Z828GGginab
What a great trip! Bus was comfortable and air conditioned, ride was only 45 minutes from Florence. Guide was informative and welcoming. Both vineyards had great wine, spectacular views and staff at each location was awesome, would highly recommend it!
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 04:50:04

Posted By : LoveTravel619544
We had such a good time on this trip. We enjoyed beautiful views and excellent wine. We loved learning about the Chianti region and the wine making process. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and helped us all have a great time.
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 01:54:28

Posted By : SharonA442
Fantastic day out. Leo made our trip extra special with his expert commentary on history, wine and food. The wineries we visited were all very unique and gave us a wonderful insight and appreciation into the Tuscan wine region. Thank you so much Leo for a fabulous day out. Exceeded our expectations
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 12:22:37

Posted By : Tammy_S
The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Wines, lunch, and olive oils were good and views were amazing. Shipping is offered if you purchase wine too.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 04:10:27

Posted By : Elyse_R
From the moment we were greeted at the check in point by Leo I knew it was going to be an incredible day! Book this tour now - you will not regret it (and this is coming from someone who is not a tour person). Each winery we visited was so unique, lunch was wonderful and we loved visiting Greve. The day was such a highlight of our trip to Italy!
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 11:57:19

Posted By : Tom_S
The tour was money well spent. Our guide Leo had a great personality, made us laugh, and even played the guitar during one of our tastings. The scenery was amazing and the wine was delicious.

I highly recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 15:29:03

Posted By : W7845JCbrandonh
One of the most fun days of my life! I was in Florence for my honeymoon with my wife. Leo was our guide and he was the best. He was very knowledgeable on the region/wine and kept us entertained the whole time. The wines were some of the best I've had and the lunch at the 2nd vineyard was amazing! If you like wine, this trip is for you
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 12:50:34

Posted By : Seaside191527
Wonderful fun tour of Chianti Classico area. Susi was an excellent guide who went above and beyond.

Matteo was superior driver who kept us safe. He was always friendly and pleasant.
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 08:50:19

Posted By : H5635HCmarcr
When I take a tour I want to learn something. Jonathan (our guide) was very knowledgeable about the city of a Florence and the parts of Tuscany that we visited on the tour. He shared a lot of relevant and interesting information on the drive out to the vineyards. The wineries were beautiful and staff delightful. Lastly but not least Antonio our drive was cool and his driving didn’t make us sick!
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 08:28:09

Posted By : Kevin_P
What a fantastic tour, even though it was raining, the Tuscany area was spectacular. The wines in this area were fabulous. The absolute cherry on top was our tour guide Leo, he was the best. He was funny, full of knowledge on Italy, wine, the region and most importantly gelato. Leo is a true gem of Italy.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 16:30:20