All our wine and food tastings take place in a winery in San Gimignano. Located approximately 35 minutes from Florence. You’ will spend hours with the staff and family of the winery and witness their great passion for the wines. In fact, the winery is host to many seminars and educational opportunities, learning about the wine, the soil, climate, and the culture.

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The Wine School

 

The secret sauce is in the sommelier-instructors, who are the very soul of the Wine School. There are only a few hundred people in Tuscany that are truly gifted teachers. There are only a few dozen people that have a deep knowledge of wine. How many people are both great teachers and brilliant sommeliers? Very few. How many of them are also unpretentious and have a great sense of humour? That number is shrinkingly microscopic, but that is okay: They are all recruited to teach for the Wine School. In the end, only the best of the best are allowed to teach here. It is a rite of passage for both students and instructors.

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If you are new to the study of wine this class is for you. Here, you will experience each of the Wine School’s hallmarks: dispelling industry rumours, banishing popular wine myths, and delivering information in an easy-to-understand manner. Developed by a Pierluigi Giachi winemaker, it represents a singular view of wine education. The idea behind the “Wine School, is to take something seemingly elementary and turn it into a brilliant and captivating experience.

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Even if you are a wine connoisseur, you should consider taking this class. Consider this as an immunisation against a deadly bout of wine snobbery. Even if the information in class is old hat to you, you will still learn a great deal about the school, the philosophy, and the teaching techniques. There is a reason why the founders and administrators of other wine and culinary schools have taken classes held here. 

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Wine Tasting & Appetisers - Morning or Afternoon

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The Package Includes:
• Appetisers: Tuscan cheeses and salami, Bruschetta and snack
• Dessert: Cantuccini biscuits with dessert wine
• Winetasting and wine pair food class

Eleven tuscan products to taste
• Cabernet Bartolomeo Riserva I.G.T.
• Merlot Baldassarre Riserva I.G.T.
• Syrah Cavaliere Riserva I.G.T.
• Vernaccia di San Gimignano D.O.C.G.
• Chianti D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
• VinBeato Dessert Wine
• Extra Virgin Olie Oil
• Truffle Olive Oil
• Pepper Hot Olive Oil
• Balsamic Vinegar Selected

DETAILS:
Parking: Free
Duration: 60 minutes

 

 

Light Lunch With Wine Tasting in the Winery

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In Spring and Summer, enjoy lunch accompanied by the winery's distinguished wines in the magic of the Tuscan hills with their breathtaking views. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by their host for a brief walking tour of this historical property.

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Lunch includes: 

Tour and tasting of 15 wines and oils, including our current release and library vintages.
• Appetisers: Tuscan cheeses and salami, Bruschetta and snack
• First Course: Tuscan Ribollita
• Dessert: Cantuccini with Dessert Wine
 

Fifteen tuscan products to taste
• Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G.
• Cabernet Bartolomeo Riserva I.G.T.
• Merlot Baldassarre Riserva I.G.T.
• Syrah Cavaliere Riserva I.G.T.
• Vernaccia of San Gimignano D.O.C.G.
• Chianti D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G.
• Vino Nobile of Montepulciano D.O.C.G.
• Red of Montepulciano D.O.C.
• VinBeato - Dessert Wine
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cold Pressing
• White Truffle flavored Olive Oil
• Pepper Hot Olive Oil
• Balsamic Old Vinegar selected

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DETAILS:

Parking: Free

Duration: 90 minutes

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ALSO AVAILABLE

Horseback Riding Adventure with Lunch and Winetasting 

Lunch in the Vineyard with Wine Tasting

Dinner in the Vineyard with Wine Tasting

Vineyard Celebration - ideal for parties, weddings.....

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Barbecue Lunch & Wine Tasting

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An ideal day for a group of friends. Enjoy the wines with a barbecue. You can taste excellent grilled meat, cooked on demand or the rotisserie. The flavour of red meat needs to be accompanied by a full-bodied wine. Appetizers are served on the garden patio, skip the first course, and head to the barbecue where you can choose your grilled meat with a side dish of vegetables, all served with balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and 10 types of wine featuring Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico and Super Tuscans of other special reserves. In spring and summer, enjoy your barbecue accompanied by the winery's distinguished wines in the magic of the Tuscan hills. 

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The barbecue includes:
• Appetisers: Tuscan cheeses and salami, Bruschetta and snack
• Single Serving: Roasted meat of many kinds, with roasted potatoes and vegetables
• Dessert: Icecream with Balsamic Vinegar and Cantuccini biscuits with dessert wine

Fifteen tuscan products to taste
• Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G.
• Cabernet Bartolomeo Riserva I.G.T.
• Merlot Baldassarre Riserva I.G.T.
• Syrah Cavaliere Riserva I.G.T.
• Vernaccia of San Gimignano D.O.C.G.
• Chianti D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G.
• Vino Nobile of Montepulciano D.O.C.G.
• Red of Montepulciano D.O.C.
• VinBeato - Dessert Wine
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cold Pressing
• White Truffle flavored Olive Oil
• Pepper Hot Olive Oil
• Balsamic Old Vinegar selected

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DETAILS:

Parking: Free

Duration: 90 minutes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bistecca Fiorentina Steak Dinner with Wine Tasting

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A unique dining experience, family and friends are welcome to enjoy a traditional Fiorentina steak paired with several of the winery's personal, old, vintage-reserve wines. Start with the most common wines, accompanied by an appetiser of salami, cheeses, bruschetta, and snacks; then go to the more prestigious wines. Then followed by some Lasagna with meat sauce and truffle oil or some Tuscan Ribollita soup. Then the main reserve wine with the Fiorentina steak. Learn how to enjoy some good wine, and discover excellent wine-tasting techniques. Staff will show you everything you will need to know.

The Dinner includes:
• Appetisers: Tuscan cheeses and salami, Bruschetta and snack
• First Course: Truffle lasagna or Tuscan Ribollita
• Second Course: Fiorentina Steak with vegetables
• Dessert: vanilla IceCream with Balsamic Vinegar and Cantuccini Biscuits

Four Tuscan products to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil, cold pressing
• White Truffle flavored olive oil
• Pepper Hot olive oil
• Balsamic vinegar selected

During this special dinner, you will taste some of our library reserve vintages
• Riserva 1996 Super Tuscan
• Riserva 1997 Super Tuscan
• Riserva 2001 Super Tuscan
• Riserva Brunello di Montalcino
With some others wines from our current release vintages
• Vernaccia of San Gimignano D.O.C.G.
• Chianti D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G.
• Vino Nobile of Montepulciano D.O.C.G.
• Red of Montepulciano D.O.C.
• VinBeato - Dessert Wine

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DETAILS:

Parking: Free

Duration: 120 minutes

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Romantic Candlelit Tuscan Dinner

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A special dinner is an opportunity to celebrate a special date or a time to celebrate with friends. Organise a romantic dinner in honour of those we love is a wonderful gift and every “ Dinner is an event .” The rooms have a style for the occasion, decorated with romance and illuminated with candlelight making the dinner really special.

The dinner includes:
• Appetisers: Tuscan cheeses and salami, Bruschetta and snack
• First Course: Truffle Lasagna
• Second Course: Roasted meat with vegetables
• Dessert: Vanilla IceCream with Balsamic Vinegar

Fifteen tuscan products to taste
• Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G.
• Cabernet Bartolomeo Riserva I.G.T.
• Merlot Baldassarre Riserva I.G.T.
• Syrah Cavaliere Riserva I.G.T.
• Vernaccia of San Gimignano D.O.C.G.
• Chianti D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G.
• Vino Nobile of Montepulciano D.O.C.G.
• Red of Montepulciano D.O.C.
• VinBeato - Dessert Wine
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cold Pressing
• White Truffle flavored Olive Oil
• Pepper Hot Olive Oil
• Balsamic Old Vinegar selected

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DETAILS:

Parking: Free

Duration: 120 minutes

 

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Lunch or Dinner in the Winery with a Vegetarian, Vegan or GlutenFree Menu

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The Package Includes a Lunch or a Dinner with a choice of the following menus:

Vegetarian Menu:
• Appetisers: Caprese Bruschetta with tomatoes, mozzarella, pecorino cheese, olive oil bruschetta
• First Course: Ribollita soup (Typical Tuscan vegetarian recipe with bread) or pasta with vegetables ragù
• Second Course: Omelette with zucchini and eggs, and grilled vegetable
• Dessert: Cantuccini with Dessert Wine and Vanilla Icecream with strawberries

 

Vegan Menu:
• Appetisers: Crostini and grilled vegetables
• First Course: Pasta with vegetable ragù or Ribollita
• Second Course: Chickpea Hamburger with potatoes
• Dessert: Vegan dried biscuits

Gluten-Free Menu:
• Appetisers: Tuscan salami and cheese, gluten-free bread for bruschetta with olive oil
• First Course: Noodles buckwheat gluten-free with vegetables
• Second Course: Roasted meat with potatoes
• Dessert: Various gluten-free biscuits

Fifteen tuscan products to taste 
• Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G.
• Cabernet Bartolomeo Riserva I.G.T.
• Merlot Baldassarre Riserva I.G.T.
• Syrah Cavaliere Riserva I.G.T.
• Vernaccia of San Gimignano D.O.C.G.
• Chianti D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G.
• Vino Nobile of Montepulciano D.O.C.G.
• Red of Montepulciano D.O.C.
• VinBeato - Dessert Wine
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cold Pressing
• White Truffle flavored Olive Oil
• Pepper Hot Olive Oil
• Balsamic Old Vinegar selected

 

DETAILS:

Parking: Free

Duration: 90 minutes

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Truffle Hunting - Tuscan Experience

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Do you want to try at least once in your life the excitement of participating in the truffle hunt with beautiful dogs and accompanied by a professional guide? Every day for an hour you can have a wonderful experience in search of the truffle.

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This experience includes:
• Lesson on how to recognise and search for Truffle with an English speaking translator
• 1 hour of truffle hunting with a professional guide who will provide the technical details of the truffle. You will learn why they are fundamental in the slow-food movement and how to use and keep them.

• Lunch or Dinner with Tuscan products
• Appetisers: Tuscan salami and cheeses, Bruschetta (Bread with Olive Oil), and snack
• First Course: Truffle lasagna with meat sauce
• Second Course: Roasted meat with potatoes and vegetables
• Dessert: Cantuccini with Dessert Wine
 

Fifteen tuscan products to taste
• Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G.
• Cabernet Bartolomeo Riserva I.G.T.
• Merlot Baldassarre Riserva I.G.T.
• Syrah Cavaliere Riserva I.G.T.
• Vernaccia of San Gimignano D.O.C.G.
• Chianti D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G.
• Vino Nobile of Montepulciano D.O.C.G.
• Red of Montepulciano D.O.C.
• VinBeato - Dessert Wine
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cold Pressing
• White Truffle flavored Olive Oil
• Pepper Hot Olive Oil
• Balsamic Old Vinegar selected

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The truffles found are the property of the winery and you can buy them at the offer price of the day on the local market. Make sure to dress in appropriate ways for a hike in the woods, with shoes and trousers suitable for walking.

 

DETAILS:

Parking: Free

Duration: 90 minutes

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ALSO AVAILABLE:

Truffle Hunting Experience with Cooking Class, Lunch and Wine Tasting

Truffle Tasting Restaurant 

Truffle: Cooking Class Experience

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The pleasure which is Icecream

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Combine the flavour of the wine with the pleasure of preparing and serving a great dessert like ice cream. All those special moments to remember are always accompanied by a glass of wine. Then it is off to start creating ice cream. Enjoy the sweetest lesson on earth! You will learn to prepare real Italian ice cream. The lesson lasts about 1 hour. You will then head off for a delicious Tuscan dinner and a wine tasting. This is super overindulgence.

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The class includes:
• The making of Gelato: homemade gelato prepared with our chef
• 2 flavors prepared together, way better than the one purchased in a market. The flavors may vary according to seasonability
• Tuscan Dinner with an ice cream dessert 
• Appetisers: Tuscan cheeses and salami, Bruschetta and snack
• First Course: Truffle Lasagna
• Second Course: Roast meat with vegetables
• Dessert: Ice Cream with a Dessert Wine

Tour and Tasting of wines 
• Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G.
• Cabernet Bartolomeo Riserva I.G.T.
• Merlot Baldassarre Riserva I.G.T.
• Syrah Cavaliere Riserva I.G.T.
• Vernaccia of San Gimignano D.O.C.G.
• Chianti D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G.
• Vino Nobile of Montepulciano D.O.C.G.
• Red of Montepulciano D.O.C.
• VinBeato - Dessert Wine
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cold Pressing
• White Truffle flavored Olive Oil
• Pepper Hot Olive Oil
• Balsamic Old Vinegar selected

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DETAILS:

Parking: Free

Duration: 120 minutes

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ALSO AVAILABLE:

Sweet Class - Sweet Class offering a relaxed environment to learn Tuscan culinary secrets. Enjoy your wonderful creations of three types of desserts, followed by tastings of 13 products including wine, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. You
will learn everything there is to know about fresh and delicious sweets.

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Helicopter Wine Tour

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• Guests will be picked up at approximately 11.00 am.
• The captain will welcome guests onboard 
• A panoramic tour will take place over the city of Florence, where the buildings and monuments of the city will be admired. Then head for the region of Chianti, Some of the places are Certaldo, Fiesole, San Casciano, and Greve in Chianti. 
• The tour continues with a stop at the Winery for about two hours and a half where guests will be accompanied by the
Winemaker Pierluigi Giachi, owner of the estate, who will personally welcome guests with a glass of champagne to taste during the tour of the cellars and surrounding vineyards.
• Guests will then be accommodated to the private cellar and will enjoy a range of the winery's products. 

The 4-course lunch will accompany the tasting and the wine school:
• Appetiser with typical Tuscan salumi and cheeses with local bruschette
• Tuscan Ribollita with vegetables and fine extra-virgin olive oil cold pressing
• Truffle Lasagna
• Stewed boar with selected olives

Some of the wines that will be offered for tasting are the famous Brunello di Montalcino, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Chianti Classico, and Super Tuscan wines. The courses have been chosen to offer a good combination of wine and food to convey the kind of experience necessary to teach customers how to choose and set the wine when they return home. At the end of the winery experience, guests will again take the flight back to the hotel and end the perfect day.

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DETAILS:

Up to 6 passengers are allowed on board

Twin Engine helicopter

Approx. 850km

Agusta Westland AW109 grand

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Five Star Winery on the Sea - San Lorenzo Mediterranean Cruise

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Born from the Giachi family’s passion for the sea, this private cruise in the Mediterranean is a full-day adventure through one of Italy’s most exceptional marine areas. Renowned for its biodiversity, the Tuscan Archipelago is the largest European marine park. Like the pearls of a necklace, each island is different from the other and preserves the traces of its history. Each island is unique and original with only one common characteristic: its beauty.  
 

Onboard the San Lorenzo Yacht, you will explore the heart of the Mediterranean Sea and the pearls of the Tuscan archipelago.

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Details:
• Meeting at San Vincenzo port and depart at 09:30 am
• Arrive at Cavo for a swim at approximately 11:00 am
• Leave for Procchio, Porto Azzurro, or Biodola Beach at 12:30 am
• Lunch & Wine Tasting at 1:30 pm
• Time to Relax until 5:30 pm
• Back to San Vincenzo port at 7:00 pm

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The experience includes:
• Qualified Staff
• Tour on Board of San Lorenzo Yacht
• Fish lunch with a qualified chef on board
• Vertical Wine Tasting
• Transfer on request

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Fifteen tuscan products to taste
• Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G.
• Cabernet Bartolomeo Riserva I.G.T.
• Merlot Baldassarre Riserva I.G.T.
• Syrah Cavaliere Riserva I.G.T.
• Vernaccia of San Gimignano D.O.C.G.
• Chianti D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G.
• Vino Nobile of Montepulciano D.O.C.G.
• Red of Montepulciano D.O.C.
• VinBeato - Dessert Wine
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cold Pressing
• White Truffle flavored Olive Oil
• Hot Pepper flavored Olive Oil
• Balsamic Old Vinegar selected

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DETAILS:
Time: 9.30 am
Auto Parking: Free
Duration: Full Day Experience

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Aperitif & Photoshoot in San Gimignano

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Enjoy the drama of the Chigi Tower. The tower’s top-floor terrace offers a cosy and romantic setting in which to relax for a cocktail and a unique photoshoot. If you are thinking of proposing to the person you love, book this package to capture the special moment in San Gimignano with professional photos and videos. 

The tour includes:
• Walking tour in the splendid Piazza Duomo in San Gimignano and a visit to the Chigi Tower with a professional photographer, to record the best moments of your trip to Tuscany
• You will learn about the local monuments and receive a photoshoot with your loved ones, friends, or family
• This activity is also suitable for children and a group of up to 8 people can be accommodated
• Visit the private Chigi Tower and enjoy an aperitif
• You will learn the history of the Chigi Tower and the Useppi Palace
• Visit the winery with tasting of wines and oils

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Tasting of wines 
• Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G.
• Cabernet Bartolomeo Riserva I.G.T.
• Merlot Baldassarre Riserva I.G.T.
• Syrah Cavaliere Riserva I.G.T.
• Vernaccia of San Gimignano D.O.C.G.
• Chianti D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G.
• Vino Nobile of Montepulciano D.O.C.G.
• Red of Montepulciano D.O.C.
• VinBeato - Dessert Wine
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cold Pressing
• White Truffle flavored Olive Oil
• Pepper Hot Olive Oil
• Balsamic Old Vinegar selected

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DETAILS:
Auto Parking: Free
Duration: 120 minutes
Schedule: 5.00 pm

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Vespa Adventure - Half Day

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The Adventure details:
• 3-hour tour: Tuscan panoramics includes San Gimignano and the museum
• Ride a Vespa or a scooter between hilly roads around San Gimignano and the winery
• 10:30 am departure from the Winery
• 3-hour tour by Vespa or scooter
• 2:00 pm return to the winery
• Wine tasting with an English speaking expert guide
• Tuscan Lunch with typical local food
• Appetisers: Tuscan cheeses and salami, Bruschetta, and snack.
• First Course: Truffle lasagna and tuscan ribollita
• Second Course: Roast meat with roast potatoes
• Dessert: Cantuccini with dessert wine

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Tour and Tasting of wines
• Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G.
• Rosso di Montalcino D.O.C.
• Cabernet Bartolomeo Riserva I.G.T.
• Merlot Baldassarre Riserva I.G.T.
• Syrah Cavaliere Riserva I.G.T.
• Vernaccia of San Gimignano D.O.C.G.
• Chianti D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G.
• Red of Montepulciano D.O.C.
• VinBeato - Dessert Wine
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cold Pressing
• White Truffle flavored Olive Oil
• Pepper Hot Olive Oil
• Balsamic Old Vinegar selected

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DETAILS:
Auto Parking: Free
Time: Every Day, 10.30 am

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Six Days in Tuscany - Golf & Wine Experience

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An amazing combination of exclusive resorts and experiences in Tuscany. Travel in style and enjoy an amazing view of Tuscany from above, the vineyards, the olive groves. Your stay starts at Castelfalfi resort, where you will be staying. Enjoy this ideal destination for golfers and Tuscany lovers for two nights before taking a flight (literally) to the winery, During your helicopter flight, you will be able to see the Teatro del Silenzio, famous for being the stage of the yearly Bocelli concerts, the Etruscan Volterra and San Gimignano, the “medieval Manhattan”. The Giachi family will welcome you like a member of their family and make sure you have the most incredible time of your trip. You will get to learn about wine etiquette and taste a selection of top-quality wines. The flight will then take you to your next destination, Borgo La Bagnaia, Golf and Spa Resort, a very important resort located a few minutes south of Siena. Here we have reserved three nights for you, just enough time to try the Royal Golf La Bagnaia and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the Buddha Spa.

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The tour includes:
• Two nights at Hotel Castelfalfi, classic double room, breakfast included, city tax included
• Green fee – 18 holes – two days at Golf Course Castelfalfi
• Helicopter tour above Teatro del Silenzio, Volterra, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Siena
• Tuscan lunch in the vineyard (or in the wine cellar or in an exclusive private room) with
wine tasting school at the winery
• Three nights at Borgo La Bagnaia & Spa Resort Siena, a classic double room, breakfast included
• One entrance to Buddha Spa
• Green fee – 18 holes for two days at Royal Golf La Bagnaia

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(Subject to availability and upgrades are possible at an extra cost).

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Tasting of wines 
• Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G.
• Cabernet Bartolomeo Riserva I.G.T.
• Merlot Baldassarre Riserva I.G.T.
• Syrah Cavaliere Riserva I.G.T.
• Vernaccia of San Gimignano D.O.C.G.
• Chianti D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G.
• Vino Nobile of Montepulciano D.O.C.G.
• Red of Montepulciano D.O.C.
• VinBeato - Dessert Wine
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cold Pressing
• White Truffle flavored Olive Oil
• Pepper Hot Olive Oil
• Balsamic Old Vinegar selected

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ALSO AVAILABLE

Yoga in the Vineyard, Lunch and Wine Tasting - Private Yoga Class in the Vineyards are possible only for 2 persons upwards

Winery Day Experience 

Ferrari Wine Tour - Meeting at the hotel or accommodation at 09:30 am; Ferrari briefing by the tour director and start at 10:00 am;  driving experience on the enchanting Tuscan roads with vineyards and breathtaking views; stop in Monteriggioni for a coffee break and some free time at 11:00 am; Return to the Winery in San Gimignano for a typical Tuscan lunch with wine tasting at 1:00 pm; visit of San Gimignano accompanied by our driver at 4:00 pm on request and back to the hotel accompanied by our driver at 6:30 pm. (9:30 am - 6.30 pm).

Educational Harvest in the Vineyard

Exclusive dinner at the Chigi Tower

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