Chianti Classico Wine Tour

The Chianti Classico terroir covers the area between Siena and Florence at the heart of Tuscany. Our itinerary will take you along scenic routes through green hills and glorious countryside, stopping at some famous Medieval castles in whose cool cellars the world-famous Chianti wine is stored to age. Castello di Brolio in Gaiole in Chianti is one such winery: enjoy a guided wine appreciation session while learning everything about Chianti Classico wine from experienced wine makers that will answer your questions. Lunch will be at Castello di Volpaia, a charming village on the hills surrounding the town of Radda in Chianti, with some more wine tasting in the programme. Next, our exploration of Chianti continues to Castello d’Albola, whose expert wine makers will provide a guided tour of the winery and a lesson in wine tasting. Meat lovers will be delighted to learn that our last stop for the day is Greve in Chianti: under the portico surrounding the quaint central oval square, the old Salumeria Falorni is famous worldwide for its traditional Tuscan cold cuts and for the Chianina meat steaks, the real thing for “Bistecca alla Fiorentina”. These two different Wine Tour suggestions are distinguished by the terroirs and grape varieties traditionally used to make these famous wines. Moreover, travelling by car or coach through the gentle Tuscan countryside is always a great opportunity to admire the quaint medieval towns scattered all around, where time seems to have stood still.