Tuscany Wine Tasting

On our Tuscany Wine Tasting Experience, you will stay in Villa il Poggiale, a manor house – hotel located in the heart of Tuscany near San Casciano in Val di Pesa is listed as a ‘Historical Residence’ of Italy. This luxury Renaissance villa, is a magical place on the hills outside Florence (18 km) on the border with Chianti and tastefully restored by the owners. Villa Il Poggiale is surrounded by cypress trees, vineyards and olive groves, reminiscent of landscapes seen in Tuscan Renaissance paintings.

We highly suggest this property, because guests feel like they are at home, and it is the perfect location to reach the main Tuscan highlights such as Siena, San Gimignano, and of course Florence. Guests can enjoy a relaxing stay or take easy day trips to take in the art, flavours and fragrances of one of the most famous regions in the world known for its fine wines and olive oil and Chianti. Coming back “home” to Il Poggiale each evening, it’s time to relax with a dip in the pool or a drink in the rose garden.

Your trip to Tuscany includes a very unique private cookery class at a family owned wine estate in Volpaia; the view of this fortified town is breathtaking. But what is stunning about Volpaia is the unique atmosphere of this medieval village. The owner of the estate will teach you how to cook some of the most incredible Tuscan dishes and then you will sit down and eat together, enjoying your fabulous dishes! The winery which is part and parcel of the village has been making wine since the 1100s. Castello di Volpaia, with vineyards surrounding this hilltop village, makes Chianti Classico, the Chianti Classico Riserva and a white wine which is a blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc). They also make single vineyard wines which are all exceptional. Your trip includes your own private driver to take you to and from your hotel so you can really enjoy the delicious wines of Castello di Volpaia.