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The 8 best experiences to have in the Elsa Valley

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- Andrea Vitali
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sabato 6 dic, 11:001 hour - Company visit
- Nicoletta Franco
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sabato 15 nov, 12:001 hour - 4 DOCG wines
Beautiful experience ! Fantastic tasting with excellent wines ! Special thanks to Mrs. Carla who "narrated" us in an engaging way all the wines , person as well as nice , very empathetic, reading in the eyes hi...more
Answer from the host:I loved talking with you! Thank you!!!! Carla
- Giorgia Fiaschi
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domenica 9 nov, 11:301 hour - Walk
- Matteo Galardi
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sabato 20 set, 11:301 hour - Walk
Very pleasant and neat place, quiet horses, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very good experience
- Chiara Berti
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domenica 21 set, 11:301 hour - Walk
- Frida Ramacciotti
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martedì 15 lug, 18:002 hours - Dinner
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Experiences near Val d'Orcia

Truffle hunting with lunch in Montepulciano
Wine and oil tastings at La Ciarliana winery in the hills of Montepulciano

Montepulciano (SI), Tuscany

4.9 (165)

Wine and oil tastings at La Ciarliana winery in the hills of Montepulciano

Visit the vineyards and winery of a family business in the heart of Tuscany, in the hills of Montepulicano.

You can choose from three types of tastings to learn more about local products:

Wine, Vineyard and Cellar

Through this fantastic experience you will learn to recognize the grape varieties we grow in our

demonstration vineyard: we will tell you about their characteristics and our training system.

You will then admire the production rooms, where fermentation takes place, the aging cellar and the

bottle-aging area. Afterwards, guided by an expert sommelier, you will taste 5 of our wines and some local specialties.

    •    Donna Claudia Rosè IGT
    •    Rosso di Montepulciano DOC,
    •    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG,
    •    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna 'Scianello
    •    IGT Santo Pellegrino
    •    Rich platter of sliced meats, Tuscan appetizer of traditional bruschetta, tasty selection of local pecorino cheeses offered in different ages

Wines, oil and two "flawed" wines

Visit the production facilities, where fermentation takes place, the barrique cellar with large Slavonian oak barrels and French oak barriques and the glass storage warehouse. You will taste, guided by a sommelier, the highly prized Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 5 wines from the winery plus two "flawed" wines.

    •    Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
    •    Donna Claudia Rosè IGT
    •    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
    •    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna 'Scianello
    •    IGT Santo Pellegrino
    •    Wine with corking defect
    •    Wine with oxidation defect
    •    Chopping board of sliced meats, Tuscan appetizer of traditional bruschetta and selection of local pecorino cheeses offered in different ages.

Tapping from Vasca, barrel and barrique.

You will visit the vineyards, the winery, explore the production areas and taste a glass of wine tapped directly from steel tanks, Slavonian wood barrels and French wood barriques. Guided by a sommelier you will compare these glasses with the wines being tasted to learn to recognize the differences-a highly educational opportunity to experience with the producer in person.

    •    Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
    •    Donna Claudia Rosè IGT
    •    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
    •    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna'Scianello
    •    IGT Santo Pellegrino
    •    Rich platter of sliced meats, Tuscan appetizer of traditional bruschetta and selection of local pecorino cheeses offered in different stagionat
From 45€ per person
Sunset e-bike ride and aperitif in Val d'Orcia
Visit to the Historic Cellars of Montepulciano and wine tasting
Tour of the Val d'Orcia by vintage Vespa from Pienza

Experiences near Chianti

Wine tasting and visit to Tenuta degli Dei in Chianti
Lunch with wine tasting at Brogioni Winery in Chianti
Wine tasting and local products at Brogioni Winery in Chianti
Picnic in Val di Chiana in Sinalunga

Sinalunga (SI), Tuscany

5 (15)

Picnic in Val di Chiana in Sinalunga

The Picnic takes place near Montepulciano, Val di Chiana and it is possible to choose between two different tours:

Picnic Gourmand (3 hours)

The Picnic Gourmand experience offers a selection of slow food delicacies prepared fresh from the best local ingredients and strictly home made. The menu includes a variety of dishes such as pennette rigate with vegetarian ragout, red potato and cheese pie, organic garden vegetable quiche, and charcuterie sandwich.

In addition, the picnic basket also includes a summer fruit salad and salted butter almonds, Illy espresso or Moka coffee, and natural or sparkling mineral water. To complete the experience, the farm will provide everything needed for the picnic, including picnic basket, crate, blanket, plaid, pillows, tablecloth, food box, ceramic plates, glassware, candles, and stainless steel cutlery.

This picnic experience promises to be a true gourmet experience, with high-quality products and special attention to the presentation of dishes.

The charm of the Tuscan hills and landscapes in the dinotorns of Montepulciano will make the picnic experience even more enjoyable.

Romantic Picnic (3 hours)

The Podere offers a romantic picnic experience that promises to be a unique and memorable experience. The menu chosen includes a selection of fresh, seasonally-related products with a focus on the slow food philosophy.

The picnic basket includes a variety of delicacies, such as mini red potato tortilla, savory zucchini quiche, and tartlet with goat cheese, walnuts, and honey. In addition, there will also be a wide selection of beverages, including rosé or red wine to match the dishes and still or sparkling mineral water.

To complete the romantic experience, the farm will provide everything needed for the picnic, such as blankets, pillows, basket and tableware. In addition, the charm of the place and the wonderful surrounding beauty will create the perfect atmosphere for a sweet romantic break.

Da 75€a persona
Exclusive wine tasting and winery tour in the Crete Senesi area

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.

Da 75€a persona

Experiences near Siena

Wine tasting and visit to Tenuta degli Dei in Chianti
Lunch with wine tasting at Brogioni Winery in Chianti
Wine tasting and local products at Brogioni Winery in Chianti
Exclusive wine tasting and winery tour in the Crete Senesi area

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.

Da 75€a persona

Experiences near Florence

Wine tasting and visit to Tenuta degli Dei in Chianti
Lunch with wine tasting at Brogioni Winery in Chianti
Horseback riding excursion between Volterra and San Gimignano

Volterra (PI), Tuscany

5 (2)

Horseback riding excursion between Volterra and San Gimignano

Enjoy a horseback ride through the typical Tuscan countryside, along the scenic trails that connect Volterra and San Gimignano.

This experience is suitable for everyone, even those who are approaching the world of horseback riding for the first time. As far as horseback riding is concerned, children, from 14 years of age, can also participate.

You will be accompanied by experienced instructors and docile, trained horses. Suitable sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is required.

When booking, you can choose from several options.

1-hour ride in the hills (from 14 years of age)

This horseback ride in the hills between Volterra and San Gimignano allows you to admire unique views. It is suitable for all levels of experience in the saddle, for experts and novices.

1½-hour ride in the hills (from 14 years of age)

The 1½-hour walk will take you discovering the hills between Volterra and San Gimignano. This activity is suitable for all levels of experience in the saddle, for the more experienced and for novices.

Sunset ride with aperitif (from 14 years of age)

From May to October, there è the possibility of a horseback ride at sunset: a unique way to admire the Tuscan countryside in one of the most fascinating moments of the day.

As the sun sets, the hills are tinged with a warm golden light, creating an evocative and unforgettable atmosphere.

At the end of the hike, you can enjoy a refreshing drink surrounded by nature.

For children

An activity tailored for little ones, offering a gentle and guided first approach to the world of horseback riding.

Accompanied by a qualified instructor, children will participate in a small, hand-led ride that will help them become familiar with the horse in a safe and welcoming environment.

The experience also includes a grooming session, during which young participants will learn the basics of horse care, developing trust, respect and an authentic bond with the animal.

Da 30€a persona
Wine tasting and local products at Brogioni Winery in Chianti
Chocolate tasting between Prato and Pistoia

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