Guided tour of two vineyards near Montepulciano with an explanation about wine making, a panoramic walk in a vineyard and a wine tasting in the cellars.
Transfer by minibus. In the winter there is no vineyard walk.
A unique opportunity to see a “vinsantaia”, the place where the precious Vinsanto di Montepulciano doc is aged in small oak barrels called “caratelli”, for at least 3 years, or for 5 years for a reserve Vinsanto and for the rare variety of Vinsanto called “Occhio di pernice” (made with Prugnolo gentile grapes ) aged 8 years.
Transfer just 10km from Florence to a picture perfect property in the Tuscan Hills. Enjoy a tour of the premises that includes a renaissance Villa in immaculate condition. Meet expert chef for a hands on cooking class followed by lunch.
You will enjoy a day in the Tuscan countryside, combining a cooking class with a visit to a winery. You will take a bus to Greve in Chianti. From there you will be escorted to Podere Le Rose, an evocative stone farmhouse in the hills of Chianti, surrounded by vineyard & olivegroves.
Maria is originally from Ireland. Having lived in Tuscany for over 25 years she has grown a passion for authentic Tuscan Fair !Enjoy a hands on cooking class at her historical home, once a medieval watch tower.
You will enjoy a day in the Tuscan countryside at Podere Le Rose, an evocative stone farmhouse in the hills of Chianti, surrounded by vineyard & olivegroves. The hands-on class covers traditional, home-style Tuscan and Italian recipes.
You’ll start with aneasy walk in Podere Le Rose organic garden to discover aromatic herbs, different varieties of olive trees, with explanation about how to recognize them and use them.
Lesson on Italian olive oil with explanations on the varieties of olive trees, olive harvest, olive oil production . You’ll walk and see country people during olive harvest to learn how they pick up olives.
Visit a local producer of hand made pasta. Enjoy a tour of the premises situated in the Chianti Hills. Transfer to a local restaurant where you will enjoy a hand made pasta cooking class followed by lunch.
An English-speaking guide will take you to discover an Italian food market, with taste of cheese, salami, prosciutto, vegetables, fruit. After this, you will enjoy a typical Italian meal at a private apartment in central Florence.
