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We will guide you on an exclusive journey to discover the flavors and aromas of our organic productions. Tasting our wines and olive oil is not only a sensory experience, but also a way to explore the culture and traditions of our land. Through a guided tasting path, you will appreciate the different characteristics of Inserrata wines and our extra virgin olive oil varieties, enjoying a unique sensory experience immersed in the Tuscan hills.

Visit a real, family-owned working winery in the heart of Gaiole in Chianti and experience authentic Tuscany up close. Learn about organic farming, sustainable living, and traditional winemaking, explore the vineyards and cellar, and enjoy a guided tasting of Poggio San Polo wines paired with local products and olive oil. This is a hands-on, immersive Chianti experience you won’t find anywhere else.

See fresh pasta, dessert, and other distinctly Tuscan dishes prepared right before your eyes during a small-group cooking experience in Lucca. Set at a local home, your enthusiastic host shares insider tips on how to get the recipes just right as you appreciate the cooking demonstration. Once everything is ready, enjoy the 4-course meal with a selection of regional red and white wines.

Enoteca Vanni is the oldest wine shop in the city of Lucca, it was founded in 1965 by the grandfather of the current owner Paolo Petroni. It is a unique place where time seems to slow down and the history of wine mixes with the enveloping atmosphere of our underground cellars. During the time you spend here you will live a unique sensory experience: the tasting guided by the sommelier which includes the tasting of four wines and will take place in the barrel vaulted tasting room, where you will be surrounded by numerous bottles that the cellar houses.

I am Simone Vergamini, "Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2023", 3rd place at the Best Sommelier of Italy 2018, 2021 and 2022, and it will be a pleasure to accompany you to discover the best wineries. During the journeys I will tell you the history of the area and its traditions, the vines and the peculiarities of the area. We will visit 2 splendid wineries representative of the Chianti Classico territory and, after touching the vineyards and visiting the cellars, we will taste the wines produced. We will have lunch at a beautiful winery in Panzano in Chianti (FI, after visiting the vineyards and cellars, then in the afternoon we will move to Radda Chianti (SI) or Barberino Val d'Elsa (FI) depending on availability. If one or more wineries are not available, I will inform you of the alternatives chosen. I love my job and constantly travel to discover the best wineries

Explore two charming Italian towns, Siena and San Gimignano—without having to rent a car or tackle public transport—on this full-day trip from Pisa. Travel through the picturesque Tuscan countryside to your first stop, San Gimignano, and enjoy free time to shop, eat, or explore. Continue to Siena—known for its well-preserved medieval architecture—and choose whether to wander historic streets, sample gelato (own expense), or visit one of its UNESCO World Heritage-listed monuments. End the day back in Pisa.

Enjoy our private tour through the rolling hills of the Chianti Classico area, the land of the famous Black Rooster. Sit back and relax as we drive along scenic countryside roads surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and cypress trees, stopping at panoramic points to take photos of the breathtaking Tuscan landscapes. During the journey, you will pass through and visit charming medieval villages such as Panzano, Greve in Chianti, and Montefioralle, the birthplace of the historic Vespucci family. You will have time for short walks through their historic centers, soaking in the authentic atmosphere of rural Tuscany. The experience concludes at a local winery, where you will enjoy a guided tasting of authentic Chianti Classico wines, paired with traditional Tuscan antipasti made with local products.