Learn the antique secrets of winemaking, beginning from choosing the right grape. Early in the morning your driver will wait for you at Livorno Port and take you to see one of the iconic symbols of Italy: The leaning tower of Pisa. After you have taken your must-have pictures, 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 take you back to your ship at the end of the day.
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