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The 10 best Wine Tastings in Val d'Orcia

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- Davide Luppi
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sab 26 apr, 10:302 pp1 hour 30 min
Super nice and easy-going sommelier, very interesting and beautiful historic winery visits! Outstanding wines! Super recommended!
- Marcello Pelucchi
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sab 19 apr, 15:006 pp1 hour 30 min
Federico, the guide, very good and engaging. The cellars carved in the stone really unique, to be done again!
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- Giulia Sofia Profeti
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sab 19 apr, 10:302 pp1 hour 30 min
Really satisfying experience, seeing "the cathedral" inside the winery leaves one breathless. The sommelier who guided us through the tour and wine tasting was very knowledgeable and engaging.
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- Costanza Petrini
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ven 18 apr, 15:002 pp1 hour 30 min
The visit was wonderful! Our guide Mirko was knowledgeable and personable. The winery is a piece of history and the tasting really deserves (both the wine and the accompanying food). I highly recommend it!!!
- Greta Gnolfi
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sab 29 mar, 10:302 pp1 hour 30 min
Beautiful experience given for Christmas to a friend of mine. Our very knowledgeable guide explained in detail the history of the winery and ... very good wines!
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- Debora Carlini
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dom 6 ott, 15:002 pp1 hour 30 min
Beautiful experience to do it again
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Ideal destinations near Val d'Orcia and Val d'Elsa for Wine Tastings



Val d'Orcia and Vineyard Tastings, Tours and Dinners: what to know

The Val d' Orcia and Val d'Elsa offer a wide diversity of wineries and estates within a few miles of the main cities. The most famous areas are those of San Gimignano, Montalcino, Colle di Val d'Elsa, and Montepulciano. Here, you can taste some of the most important Italian wines, such as Rosso di Montepulciano or Brunello di Montalcino.

Not forgetting the Chianti area, located just a few kilometers away.

Wineries often offer the possibility to organize special events, such as a visit to the winery, a dinner or a walk through the vineyards, to enjoy an intimate and typical atmosphere. The price of a tasting in Val d'Orcia and Val d'Elsa is variable and depends mainly on the presence of a lunch, dinner or aperitif box: in fact, it ranges between 15€ and 60€ per person.

Discover the best Tuscan wine tours and tastings just minutes from Siena, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Montalcino and Colle di Val d'Elsa!

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Radda in Chianti (SI), Tuscany

4.6 (56)

Wine tastings in the heart of Chianti classico in Radda

Wine tasting in Radda, Chianti, allows you to enjoy a unique experience in the heart of Tuscany, in one of the most important wine production areas in the world.

You will be welcomed by a winery entirely surrounded by Sangiovese vineyards and overlooking the medieval village of Radda in Chianti.

You can choose from 2 tasting routes.

Wine tasting with winery tour

This tour will allow you to learn all the secrets of the winemaking process: from the fermentation cellar to the aging cellar in wood and bottle.

Following the guided tour of the winery (fermentation area, barrique cellar and aging area), you will taste 3 wines and a Vermouth:

    •    Tuscan I.G.T. Granbruno
    •    Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
    •    Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Riserva
    •    Vermouth Rosé

Wine tasting with cutting board

This food and wine tour combines local wines with a tasting of typical Tuscan cold cuts and cheeses. You can enjoy it in the Florentine porch or in the turret, surrounded by the Tuscan countryside.

This experience includes a tasting of 3 different types of Tuscan cheeses and 3 types of cured meats. In combination you will be able to taste:

    •    Tuscan I.G.T. Rosato
    •    Tuscan I.G.T. Granbruno
    •    Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
    •    Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Riserva
    •    Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Gran Selezione Vigna Il Corno
    •    SuperTuscan Guss IGT
    •    Vermouth Rosé

If you choose this option, the winery tour is not included.

In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the facility after booking.

From 25€/ person

Tastings and Picnic near Siena

Exclusive wine tasting and winery tour in the Crete Senesi area
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Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI), Tuscany

5 (15)

Exclusive wine tasting and winery tour in the Crete Senesi area

Wine tasting and winery tour in the Crete Senesi in Tuscany can be done with 4 different tours to choose from:

Classic tour

This tour includes a visit to the historic Fèlsina winery, where you will be taken on a journey to discover the wines produced by this winery. During the tasting, you will have the opportunity to taste four of their most representative wines, selected to offer you a true sensory experience:

    •    Classic Method Brut Sparkling Wine: a sparkling wine produced with the classic method, characterized by a refined effervescence and a dry and harmonious flavor.
    •    I Sistri Igt Toscana (100% Chardonnay): a dry white wine produced with the Chardonnay grape variety, with an elegant and complex character.
    •    Chianti Classico Docg Berardenga (100% Sangiovese): a red wine produced with the Sangiovese grape variety, typical of the Tuscan region, with an intense and tannic flavor.
    •    Chianti Classico Riserva Docg Berardenga (100% Sangiovese): a high quality red wine produced with selected Sangiovese grapes, aged in oak barrels for at least 24 months, which gives it an intense and complex character.

Jeep Tour

This private tour offers an experience that will lead you to discover the vineyards of Fèlsina through a jeep tour on the dirt road. Along the way, you will be accompanied by a specialized guide who will explain the methods of vine cultivation and wine production, while you admire the magnificent Tuscan hills.

The visit will continue at the Rancia estate and vineyard, where you will have the opportunity to learn first-hand about wine production processes and observe the vineyards and winery. Here, you will be offered a tasting of four of Fèlsina's representative wines.

Classic tour and lunch

The classic tour with lunch takes place exactly like the classic tour, but allows you to combine the tasting of 4 wines with a 3-course lunch consisting of farm and local products.

Jeep tour and lunch

The Jeep tour with lunch takes place exactly like the Jeep Tour, but allows you to combine a three-course lunch of farm and local products. In addition, you will also be offered a tasting of four mono-cultivar oils, produced by Fèlsina and selected to offer you a true sensory experience of the Tuscan territory.

From 75€/ person
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FAQs for Tastings and Picnic in Tuscany


How does a tasting work?

Wine tasting involves prolonged sipping of the drink, paying attention to details and nuances in 3 different stages: initial, intermediate and final. Dedicated staff always provide some guidelines, not only with respect to instructions on how to taste a wine, but also with reference to the winery's wine and its peculiarities.

Is it possible to buy products following the tasting?

The dedicated visiting staff always gives the opportunity to purchase the winery's products within the shop: they will be able to provide advice and opinions to guide you to purchase the various bottles.

What does a tasting include?

Tasting experiences may also include a visit to the winery, cutting boards or appetizers: in some cases they include souvenir gadgets, such as glasses with the winery's logo, cup holders and more.

What are the best Tuscan wines?

The most famous Tuscan wines are:

  • Chianti
  • Vernaccia of San Gimignano
  • Vin Santo del Chianti
  • Brunello di Montalcino
  • Rosso di Montepulciano
  • Bolgheri

Where are the best Vineyard Tastings and Aperitifs in Tuscany?

The best wineries and estates in Tuscany for tastings and aperitifs in the vineyard are located in the area of Val d'Orcia, Val d'Elsa and Chianti. This area is well known for its typical wines: Chianti classico, Vin Santo, Brunello and Vernaccia.

How much does a tasting in Val d'Orcia cost?

The price of a tasting in Val d'Orcia ranges from 15€ to 60€ per person. It depends on several factors such as the types of wine you are going to taste, but also on what the tour includes (winery visit, cutting board, aperitif box, lunch).

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