Harvesting the Vineyard Experience and San Gimignano
The Tour
Learn the antique secrets of winemaking, beginning from choosing the right grape. Early in the morning your driver will wait for you at your Rome Hotel and drive you to the the charming town of San Gimignano with all its towers important for its time and now one of the most visited towns in Tuscany. You have the time here to explore its alleyways and small squares, shop for some of the typical Tuscan delicacies. After your visit, your driver will take you to the heart of Tuscany where you will experience one of the most fascinating and ancestral traditions of Italy: Grape Harvesting. Your instructor will introduce you to the world of winemaking. You will learn about the plants, the varieties, and the meteorological conditions that may affect the outcome of the final product. You will harvest your grapes, and visit the production area where you will learn the complete wine-making process. A Traditional Tuscan lunch complete with a perfect wine tasting experience.
Your driver will then take you back to your hotel.
Lunch includes:
Appetizer of Tuscan cheeses, cold cuts, and bruschetta.
First Course Truffle Lasagna or Tuscan Ribollita (Tuscan vegetable soup)
Main Course Roast meat and side vegetables
Dessert Cantucci biscuits and sweet dessert wine o Vanilla Ice cream and balsamic vinegar.
You will also taste over 15 local products:
Brunello di Montalcino wine D.O.C.G.
Cabernet Bartolomeo Riserva wine I.G.T.
Merlot Baldassare Riserva wine I.G.T.
Syrah Cavaliere Riserva wine I.G.T.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano wine D.O.C.G.
Chianti wine D.O.C.G.
Chianti Classico wine D.O.C.G.
Chianti Classico Riserva wine D.O.C.G.
Nobile of Montepulciano wine D.O.C.G.
Red of Montepulciano wine D.O.C.
VinBeato Dessert wine
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cold-pressed
White Truffle flavored Olive oil
Hot Pepper Infused Olive oil
Selected Aged Balsamic Vinegar
In case of any food allergies or intolerance, please advise when booking.
PLEASE NOTE: This tour is available from September 10th to October 15th, which is the harvesting period.
Cost of lunch and harvesting experience: from Euro 175 per person
Your driver will then take you back to your hotel.
Lunch includes:
Appetizer of Tuscan cheeses, cold cuts, and bruschetta.
First Course Truffle Lasagna or Tuscan Ribollita (Tuscan vegetable soup)
Main Course Roast meat and side vegetables
Dessert Cantucci biscuits and sweet dessert wine o Vanilla Ice cream and balsamic vinegar.
You will also taste over 15 local products:
Brunello di Montalcino wine D.O.C.G.
Cabernet Bartolomeo Riserva wine I.G.T.
Merlot Baldassare Riserva wine I.G.T.
Syrah Cavaliere Riserva wine I.G.T.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano wine D.O.C.G.
Chianti wine D.O.C.G.
Chianti Classico wine D.O.C.G.
Chianti Classico Riserva wine D.O.C.G.
Nobile of Montepulciano wine D.O.C.G.
Red of Montepulciano wine D.O.C.
VinBeato Dessert wine
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cold-pressed
White Truffle flavored Olive oil
Hot Pepper Infused Olive oil
Selected Aged Balsamic Vinegar
In case of any food allergies or intolerance, please advise when booking.
PLEASE NOTE: This tour is available from September 10th to October 15th, which is the harvesting period.
Cost of lunch and harvesting experience: from Euro 175 per person
Duration
12 hours
Services include pickup from and drop-off back at either your hotel or at your cruise ship in one of our luxury vehicles by an English-speaking driver.
Lunch, gratuities, and any entrance fees to attractions are not included. Also please note that we may change the order of the itinerary at our discretion.
Multiple booking discounts are available when you book more than one tour or excursion with us. Please note that these discounts do not apply to airport or port transfers.
This tour is suitable for families with children, with a comfortable pace and private service that makes the day easier to enjoy together.
