From Florence: Outdoor Wine Dining in San Gimignano Winery From Florence: Outdoor Wine Dinner in San Gimignano Winery
ID: GYG240907-O-415812
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Delight in a 4-course meal of fresh local Tuscan products in the enchanting atmosphere of a winery. Admire breathtaking views of hills covered with vineyards, olive groves, and forests of oak, and taste a wide range of Italian wines, including Chianti.
Savor a traditional 4-course Tuscan meal complete with a wine-tasting and wine pairing class. Learn how to enjoy various wines and discover wine-tasting techniques with the local partner's expert staff.
Upon arrival at the winery, take a short walking tour of the historic property with a member of staff and be introduced to wines from San Gimignano, Montalcino, Montepulciano, and more.
Then, depending on the season, settle down for your meal in a relaxing outdoor dining area on a warm Italian summer's night, or cozy up inside by a fireplace during winter. Begin your meal with the most common wines, paired with an appetizer of salami, cheeses, bruschetta, and fresh salads.
Following your appetizer, delight in more prestigious wines and taste them alongside a lasagna with meat sauce and truffle oil or Tuscan Ribollita soup for your first course. The main course of roasted meat with roast potatoes and vegetables follows, before a dessert of Cantuccini (biscotti) with dessert wine.
A range of Tuscan products are used in the meal, including:
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Truffle Olive Oil
• Pepper Hot Olive Oil
• Balsamic Vinegar Selected
Wine List:
• 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
Highlights
- Take a wine tour through the Tuscany San Gimignano Winery
- Spend a wonderful time in the middle of the countryside enjoying a typical 4-course Tuscan meal
- Taste various wines and learn about tasting techniques
- Enjoy a wine and food pairing class
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• In case of food intolerances or allergies, please alert the local partner when booking and before the tour to avoid any inconvenience
• Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run
• Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
• There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In this event, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
Please meet your guide in front of the Reale Caffe in Piazza della Stazione, 50, 50123 Firenze FI. Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time to avoid any delays.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
