A guided tour of Rufina and its wineries, the Chianti tour is a half-day look around some of the region's top wineries. Groups can be picked up by bus at a hotel or any central point in Florence, and a minimum of four participants is required. Visits are made at Selvapiana and Cerreto Libri wineries, where guests can tour the ancient cellars and enjoy wine, cheese and crackers. The tastings take place in the cellar during the winter and in an Italian-style garden in the summer. The program takes place on Wednesdays; pickup is at 2 p.m. and participants are returned by 7 p.m. Included in the cost of the tour is a private air-conditioned bus, experienced guide/driver and all entry fees, and the tour is conducted in English.
Vinarium
Via de' Pepi
56 Red, 50122
Firenze
+39-055-2346511
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A one-day trip through Tuscany provides guests with tours of several local wineries and includes a private lunch and two tastings. The first stop provides a selection of Chianti Classico Reserve as well as "Super Tuscans," all of which are locally produced and served at several local restaurants. The second stop is exclusive to guests of Tuscan Tours, and includes a Jeep tour of the estate, a tour of an on-site chapel dating back to the 1500s and an "al Fresco" lunch by the pool. All transport and entrance fees are included, and additional wine can be purchased and shipped around the world.
Luxury Chianti Wine Tour
50131 Florence
Viale Alessandro Volta, 127/A
+39-055-5001487
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The Luxury Wine and Cheese Tasting Tour includes trips to local wineries and historic spots for wine and gourmet cheese tasting. It takes place in the heart of the Brunello and Vino Nobile growing areas, home to some of the region's best wine and cheese producers. Guests get a behind-the-scenes tour and demonstration of cheese making before the tasting, provided by top professionals in the art of Pecorino cheese making. A private lunch with vintage wine and a tour of the Montalcino estate finish off the tour. Guests are picked up at 9 a.m. and returned at approximately 6 p.m., and all transfers, entrance fees and tours are at no additional charge. Bottles can be purchased at additional cost.
1010 De Serigny St., Suite 800
Longueuil, Québec
J4K 5G7, Canada
800-2559-4630
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