Top Chianti Food & Drink

Learn how to create up to three classic Italian dishes—including homemade pasta—during this private cooking workshop in Chianti. Head to a scenic countryside home for an intimate lesson led by a pair of local cooks. Workshops include a wine and olive oil tasting and home-cooked meal with vegetarian and vegan options available. For children under 12, the class is adapted to be age-appropriate and engaging.

Discover Tuscany and biodynamic viticulture on a winery tour with a breathtaking view of Montalcino while you learn about our philosophy. During a seated wine tasting, we will serve you 6 different wines and give you a short introduction to each of them. Then you will have the possibility to taste them independently.

Rather than bringing home souvenirs from your trip to Chianti, this experience allows you to bring home new skills—the knowledge of how to make authentic Italian pasta from scratch. Taking place in a beautiful villa in the Italian countryside, the experience is private, which ensures one-to-one guidance from your instructor. Learn to prepare 2–3 types of fresh pasta with sauces—such as gnocchi, ravioli, and tagliatelle—and then enjoy feasting on them after your lesson.

Delve into the fascinating world of olive oil with a guided tour at Frantoio di Montalcino, one of Tuscany’s most celebrated olive oil mills. Get your taste buds ready as you learn about traditional pressing methods, as well as modern ones, and the origins of olive oil in a countryside setting. After your tour, sit down for a delicious tasting session to sample the finest extra virgin olive oils served alongside warm Tuscan bread and local specialties.

Sip some of Italy's most famous wine during a visit to an organic winery in the heart of the Chianti region. Tour the vineyards and organic winery between Radda and Panzano, right in the Chianti Classico wine-producing area. Learn about local wine making, and take part in a wine-tasting session at the conclusion of your tour. Sample between 3 and 6 wines, accompanied by appetizers that include bread with olive oil produced on-site.

From the garden, where, in the warmer months, guests can eat their meal, the views of the surrounding vineyards are nothing short of breathtaking and truly help to put into context Chianti hills' widespread reputation as one of Italy’s most beautiful regions. You will love this experience because it is personalize your menu or leave it up to your hosts. Gorgeous rural setting and you can dine outdoors, weather permitting, our host produces olive oil and wine on his family-owned land.

Live an authentic experience in the heart of Chianti, on the family farm in Montefioralle. We will welcome you in a warm and traditional environment to let you discover the wines, oil and Tuscan cuisine. During the experience you will taste rich traditional chopping boards made with locally sourced and strictly homemade (non-industrial) products, special wines, personally produced olive oil and final dessert. After the tasting, for those who wish, it will be possible to take a short walk through the vineyards to discover how the wine is born. We believe in a simple, authentic and genuine welcome. Here you will not find an experience built for tourists, but a real moment of Tuscan life, made of wine, food and conviviality.

The experience begins at 10 : 00 in the morning. We will meet at our farm, where we will have a brief introduction to our small family business. Guests will be accompanied by an environmental Guide who will explain the route and provide information on the history, characteristics and peculiarities of the territory, as well as the different animal and plant species we will encounter along the way (if the season allows, we will collect edible wild plants for lunch). We will find a corner in the woods, perfect for a picnic, where we will taste a glass of wine from our company with cheeses and cold cuts. We will resume the journey back to our farm, where a three-course lunch of seasonal agricultural products will be served, including a tasting of our wines and extra virgin olive oil. The planned route is of medium-low difficulty with duration 2 - 2.5 hours.

Enjoy Tuscany to the fullest on a private vineyard picnic. Discover our winery on a guided tour (optional), taste wine in a cozy atmosphere overlooking Montalcino, and enjoy your picnic basket filled with delicious homemade Tuscan specialties.

Immerse yourself in the authentic culture of Chianti with a wine tasting in Radda, a medieval village nestled in the Tuscan hills. Surrounded by Sangiovese vineyards, this experience offers more than just a tasting—it’s a journey into local tradition. Guided by an expert, you’ll explore the full winemaking process, from fermentation to barrel aging, before sampling three typical Tuscan wines and a Vermouth. A perfect way to connect with the land, its history, and its flavors.

What makes this experience truly unique is the perfect combination of exceptional Brunello wines, authentic Tuscan cuisine and the intimate atmosphere of Paradiso di Cacuci, a family winery surrounded by the rolling hills of Montalcino. Guests are guided by expert sommeliers through the vineyards and ageing cellar, discovering the traditions, craftsmanship and passion behind Brunello di Montalcino production. The experience continues with a carefully curated tasting of premium Tuscan wines paired with a traditional Tuscan lunch featuring local specialities and fresh handmade pasta, creating a journey that combines wine, food and landscape in a truly authentic way. Far from crowded commercial tours, this immersive experience offers a refined and memorable taste of Tuscany in a relaxed and elegant setting. Each tasting is led by expert sommeliers, transforming every glass into a deeper journey through the world of Brunello di Montalcino.

Tour the cellars of Monterinaldi Castle with a sommelier as your guide. This historic castle in the heart of Chianti is the perfect setting to learn all about the winemaking process. After your private tour of the cellars, enjoy a 3-course Tuscan lunch with wine pairings in an 18th century villa.

WHAT TO EXPECT Picnic basket with typical products Inside, in fact, you will find not only a comfortable blanket and compostable and recyclable tableware, but also a selection of typical Tuscan products such as bruschetta and a selection of 0 kilometer cured meats and cheeses. Experience in contact with nature After walking through the vineyards and breathing in the scent of the vines, you can choose the place that best belongs to you, where you can enjoy your bottle of wine and your picnic comfortably sitting on your blanket. Bottle of wine of your choice When booking this fabulous picnic, you can choose between a bottle of Rosso di Montalcino or a bottle of Brunello di Montalcino. This choice is fundamental: it will in fact be what will accompany lunch in front of the wonderful spectacle that nature gives you. Both wines are produced by the farm you are on. In fact, you can taste your wine while sitting among the vines that yield the fruits for divine nectar.

Discover Chianti Classico with a visit and tasting in Viticcio: explore the winery, discover the winemaking and taste our best wines. An authentic Chianti experience! Our experience takes place in a historic winery in the heart of Chianti Classico, where the Tuscan wine tradition is breathed in every detail. The location offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding hills, making each tasting an unforgettable moment immersed in the beauty of the landscape.

Taste your way through Tuscany at a classic wine tasting. After a cinematic journey through a cypress avenue, a trained team will serve you 6 wines in 3 flights at your table. After an introduction to each wine, you will have the opportunity to taste the wines in detail by yourself.

During a guided tour through the vineyards with a picturesque view of Montalcino, you will learn about biodynamic viticulture. Afterward, a nicely arranged table awaits you, where you will get served 6 wines in 3 flights with matching, specially developed Gourmet Bites.

Chianti is known for its excellent cuisine, so there is no better place to pick up pro tips and techniques in the kitchen. With this pizza and tiramisu class, learn how to prepare two of Italy’s most famous dishes in a single lesson. Go hands-on under the watchful eye of your instructor to top your pizza and assemble your tiramisu, then taste the fruit of your labors over lunch or dinner.

The Fresh Pasta and Italian Ice Cream Course at our SiChef cooking school, located in the picturesque Chianti region, offers an authentic and exclusive culinary experience. This course, open to cooking enthusiasts of all levels, is a journey into the art of fresh pasta and Italian ice cream, two pillars of Italy's culinary tradition. During the course there will be both theory and practice and the preparations taught will be easily replicable at home. At the end of the course a diploma will be awarded and the recipes will be sent to the participants.

Cooking Experience & Lunch: Blend Tuscan and Apulian flavors in an historic villa for a unique taste!

Experience the food and culture of the Italian countryside by joining this family-style cooking class. By taking a class in a Tuscan farmhouse, you can learn to make traditional recipes that you won't find in typical cooking classes in big cities. Plus, sharing conversations over lunch gives you the chance to get to know local Italians.

Experience the authentic side of Tuscan cuisine with this exclusive farmhouse cooking class. Meet your local host at their farm in the Chianti hills and enjoy a hands-on lesson to learn how to turn out fresh ravioli or “pici” pasta, beef ragu or other sauces, pizza dough, and chocolate “salami”. Relax over a homecooked meal after your lesson to enjoy the dishes you've prepared paired with local wine.

Much more than a cooking course, it will be a unique experience. Sight, smell, hearing ... in this path the 5 senses will be involved, so as to leave you with an unforgettable memory. This experience comes from a childhood memory, spent outdoors. It has the scent of freshly cut grass, the passion for traditional cuisine and the serenity of an atmosphere that warms up under the notes of the Italian Opera.

What makes this experience truly unique is the opportunity to discover the authentic soul of Montalcino through the intimate atmosphere of Paradiso di Cacuci, a family winery nestled in a small “corner of Paradise” among the rolling Tuscan hills. Far from crowded commercial tastings, guests are welcomed into a place where tradition, landscape and passion create a genuine Brunello experience. From walking through the vineyards to exploring the ageing cellar, every moment offers a deeper connection to the world of Brunello di Montalcino and the craftsmanship behind each bottle. The experience is enriched by breathtaking views, expert sommeliers, carefully selected wines and traditional Tuscan flavours, creating a refined journey into the heart of Tuscany. Whether you are a wine enthusiast or simply searching for an unforgettable moment in the Tuscan countryside, Paradiso di Cacuci offers a timeless experience shaped by authenticity, elegance and the unique charm of Montalcino.