VERNACCIA di SAN GIMIGNANO and CHIANTI C. wine tour
San Gimignano, with its magnificent medieval thirteen towers that shoot up towards the sky, stands on a hill overlooking the beautiful landscape of the Val d'Elsa, in which are alternated woods, vineyards and olive groves. Its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a perfect witness of medieval village, with its appearance having remained virtually unchanged from the fourteenth century to the present day.Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a white wine, produced in the town of a San Gimignano, known and appreciated all over the world. It is controlled and guaranteed by the Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin (DOCG) and was the first Italian wine to receive the mark of Controlled Denomination of Origin (DOC) in 1966.The Chianti area is between the provinces of Florence and Siena, this is one of the most popular visited by tourists who travel to Tuscany. It is rich in landscapes, characterized by rolling green hills, vast expanses of vineyards and olive groves and medieval villages. The landscapes of Chianti are so beautiful and special and are often photographed and reproduced on postcards and calendars distributed worldwide. The area is renowned, above all, for the production of fine Chianti wine,already produced in Etruscan times. Chianti is divided into seven geographical areas in which the most famous is the Chianti Classico wine area producing one of the most known and appreciated wines in the world. What distinguishes Chianti Classico from other Chianti wines is the unmistakable symbol of the Black Rooster. It is said that if you try Chianti Classico you will never forget it... Try it and see!!!
my suggestion for VERNACCIA and CHIANTI C. wine tour
- departure from your hotel in Florence with an air-conditioned vehicle with all conforts;
- stop at the first winery in San Gimignano for tasting three wines and illustration of the procedure for making wine;
- stops for panoramic photos;
- lunch break in San Gimignano and free time sightseeing;
- stop at the second winery in Chianti Classico territory for tasting three wines and illustration of the procedure for making wine;
- return to your hotel in Florence.
| Vernaccia - Chianti C. wine tour prices | |
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| 1-2 people | €.205 per person |
| 3 people | €.145 per person |
| 4 people | €.115 per person |
| 5 people | €.95 per person |
| 6 people | €.85 per person |
| 7 people | €.75 per person |
| general information | tour length : about 9/10 hours |
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| the proposed itineraries are only examples of possible tours | |
| all prices are quoted considering a pick up and drop off in Florence | |
| the prices can change according to what wine cellars are visited | |
| included | air-conditioned vehicle with all conforts |
| english speaking driver | |
| all local taxes, highway/parking tolls, gasoline and driver's meal | |
| not included | lunch |
| admittance fees where necessary unless otherwise specified |