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Wine Tasting
Wine tasting may be scheduled for any date with two days advance notice, and can be conducted in your native language. You can have one or more lessons. Here are some examples for red, white, and rose wines. You may take one of these lessons or combine them to fashion a program to your interests.
The Red Wines
Introduction to main Tuscan red wines and descriptions of the most widespread vines; the traditional denomination of origin (D.O.C.); the best of the traditional production, Brunello and Nobile; the role of the Cabernet and the new trends; organoleptic analysis of the wines presented during the tasting and suggestions for matching with food. Every sessions is accompanied by traditional canapé (chicken liver), olive paté, tomato, garlic, and basil, veal Carpaccio, and mixed Tuscan cheeses.
Rosso della Val di Cornia, Gualdo Del Re
Rosso della Val di Cornia, Gualdo Del Re
Chianti Classico, Fattoria Rodano
Rosso di Montalcino, Barbi
Nobile di Montepulciano, Poderi Boscarelli
The White Wines
Introduction to the main Tuscan white wines and descriptions of the most widespread vines; Trebbiano as the most traditional of the Tuscan wines; the new trend toward Chardonnay and Sauvignon; Pomino, a wine produced in the mountains near Florence; organoleptic analysis of the wines presented during tasting and suggestions for matching with food. Each session is accompanied by traditional canapé, slices of toasted bread with tomato or garlic, olive oil and basil, and smoked fish.
Vernaccia di S. Gimignano, Casalo Falchini
Candia dei Colli Apuani, Podere Scurtorola
Sauvignon, Le Murelle
Chardonnay, Colognole
The Rose Wines
Introduction to main Tuscan rose wines and descriptions of the most widespread vines; Sangiovese grapes as the base of the Tuscan rose wines; the importance of the French model and the latest trends; organoleptic analysis of the wines presented during the tasting and suggestions for matching with food. Every session is accompanied by traditional canapé, slices of toasted bread with tomato or garlic, olive oil and basil, and veal Carpaccio.
Donna Vittoria, Villa Filicaja
Sangiovese, Fattoria Dievole
Rosato dell'Elba, Acquabona
Rosato della Val di Cornia, Tenuta Gualdo Del Re
Super Tuscans
Choose from the best Tuscan wines from our collection or the best-known Super Tuscans you want to taste. Our expert will guide you in your native language to discover the colors, flavors, and taste of Sassicaia, Ornellaia, Avvoltore, and others. Accompanied by artisanal cured meats and cheese, you will be immersed among the treasures of the best wines produced in Tuscany. With the help of our expert, you can construct a tasting like this one:
Brunello di Montalcino '95, Casanova de'Neri
Avvoltore '99, Moris Farm
Flaccianello '98, Fontodi
Fontalloro '99, Felsina
Group guided wine tasting
Explore the red and white wines
Wine tasting may be scheduled for Monday or Wednesday.
You will join the wine tasting group following the program “Bread, wine and
language”.
The lesson can be conducted in your native language. You can have one or more lessons. Here are two examples for red and white
wines.
Red Wines
Introduction to main Tuscan red wines and description of the most widespread vines; the traditional denomination of origin (D.O.C.); the best of the traditional production, Brunello and Nobile; the role of the Cabernet and the new trends; organoleptic analysis of the wines presented during tasting and suggestions for matching with food. Every sessions is accompanied by traditional canapé (chicken liver), olive paté, tomato, garlic, and basil, veal Carpaccio, and mixed Tuscan cheeses.
Monteregio di Massa Marittima
Chianti Classico, Fattoria Rodano
Rosso di Montalcino, Barbi
Nobile di Montepulciano, Poderi Boscarelli
White Wines
White Wines
Introduction to the main Tuscan white wines and description of the most widespread vines; Trebbiano as the most traditional of the Tuscan wines; the new trend toward Chardonnay and Sauvignon; Pomino, a wine produced in the mountains near Florence; organoleptic analysis of the wines presented during tasting and suggestions for matching with food. Each session is accompanied by traditional canapé, slices of toasted bread with tomato or garlic, olive oil and
Vernaccia di S. Gimignano, Casale Falchini
Sauvignon, Le Murelle
Chardonnay, Colognole
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