This half-day tour from Florence will allow you to experience and taste the Chianti Classico 360 °, it is a tour designed not only for wine lovers, but also for those who love nature, local traditions and taste all the flavors of the territory . The excursion starts in the early afternoon from the center of Florence, 30 minutes we will reach the Casa del Chianti Classico, located in one of the most beautiful areas of this region which is now famous all over the world for its wine. Upon our arrival there will be a welcome brief with an introduction at the place and its history, in fact it is located inside a convent that contains a very interesting history. Afterwards, with a glass of wine in the hand, we will begin a real unique and fun sensory experience that will help you to know better and appreciate the Chianti Classico, learn how to taste it and understand its countless facets; we will walk through the interactive rooms and tasting our glass from room to room we will learn to recognize colors, aromas and the unmistakable taste that has remained this wine famous in the world. Doing a bit of trekking (about 30 minutes) going down and up the hills passing through the rows of vineyards we will then reach the winery that is in front of the House where we will pay a visit to discover all the winemaking processes and we will have some time to relax while enjoying the landscape. We will then return to the house passing through the vineyards where a tasty dinner with local products will be waiting for us accompanied by a wine tasting, the return to Florence is scheduled between 21.30 and 22.00.
What does dinner include? The menu consists of 3 courses, each of which accompanied by a glass of wine, appetizer with a glass of Chianti Classico, main course with side dish Chianti Classico Riserva or Gran Selezione and finally Dessert with Vinsanto del Chianti Classico.
All dishes are prepared with local, fresh and seasonal products, this is why the menu changes throughout the year, here are some of the dishes you might find:
Seasonal vegetable flan with pecorino cream and crispy bacon, Anchovies in Senese-style pesto with grilled peppers and creamy sweet cheese, Sliced sirloin with rosemary with seasonal side dish, Duck breast with orange endive and Sangiovese reduction, Peposo dell'Impruneta with grilled wholemeal polenta, Semifreddo with cantucci with vinsanto reduction and crunchy almonds, Cheesecake with Sangiovese jelly , wine reduction and fig sorbet, Tiramisù