Wine And Food Tasting In An Organic Family Winery

Enjoy the authentic charm of an organic, family-run winery just outside San Gimignano, Italy. This captivating tour takes you through the estate’s lush gardens, vineyards, and aging rooms, revealing the winemaking process. Savor a tasting of 8 exquisite organic wines, complemented by local delicacies like olive oil, cheeses, and cured meats. But the experience doesn’t end there – you’ll also indulge in a delectable lunch showcasing the family’s sustainable production and the flavors of the Tuscan countryside. Get ready to escape the ordinary and celebrate the region’s rich culinary heritage.

Key Points

Immersive wine and food tasting experience at a family-run organic winery outside San Gimignano, Italy.
Tour of the estate’s gardens, vineyards, olive groves, and aging rooms to learn about the winemaking process.
Tasting of 8 organic red, white, and rosé wines paired with locally sourced delicacies.
Lunch featuring cured meats, artisanal cheeses, and garden-fresh produce, complemented by the estate’s award-winning extra virgin olive oil.
Intimate, family-run experience with private transportation provided to a tranquil, wheelchair-accessible location.

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Overview of the Experience

This family-run organic winery outside San Gimignano, Italy offers an immersive wine and food tasting experience that allows visitors to tour the estate’s gardens, vineyards, olive groves, and aging rooms before sampling a selection of the winery’s finest organic wines.

Guests can expect to taste 8 organic wines, including reds, whites, and rosés, accompanied by a spread of olive oil, cheeses, cured meats, and other Tuscan specialties.

The experience is topped off with a tasting of the winery’s Vinsanto del Chianti dessert wine and traditional Tuscan cantucci biscuits.

This highly-rated tour provides an intimate glimpse into the winemaking process and the flavors of the region.

Organic Winery Tour

The tour of the family-run organic winery begins with a stroll through the estate’s lush gardens and orchards, where visitors can admire the thriving olive groves and rows of sun-kissed grapevines.

Next, the knowledgeable guide leads guests into the aging room, where they’ll learn about the careful maturation process that transforms the estate’s grapes into exceptional organic wines.

The tour culminates in the cellar, where visitors can marvel at the rows of oak barrels and stainless steel tanks used for fermentation.

Throughout the experience, guests are encouraged to ask questions and soak in the passion and attention to detail that define this family’s winemaking approach.

Wine Tasting Details

What better way to experience the essence of the family’s organic winemaking than through an expertly curated tasting of their finest vintages?

Guests can sample a selection of 8 red, white, and rosé wines, each thoughtfully paired with locally sourced delicacies like olive oil, artisanal cheeses, and cured meats.

The tasting also includes a taste of the family’s renowned Vinsanto del Chianti dessert wine, accompanied by traditional Tuscan ‘cantucci’ biscuits.

Throughout the experience, guests can explore the winery’s picturesque grounds, from the lush vineyards and olive groves to the atmospheric aging cellar.

It’s a chance to savor the flavors of the Tuscan countryside in an intimate, family-run setting.

Lunch and Local Delicacies

Guests enjoy a lunch featuring a cutting board piled high with the family’s own cured meats, artisanal cheeses, garden-fresh produce, and the estate’s award-winning extra virgin olive oil.

This spread of local delicacies perfectly complements the organic wines sampled earlier. The cheeses are aged to perfection, the meats cured with traditional methods, and the vegetables picked that morning.

Dipping crusty bread into the rich, peppery olive oil is a true delight.

For dessert, guests savor Vinsanto del Chianti, a luscious fortified wine, alongside Tuscan ‘cantucci’ biscuits.

This heartwarming meal celebrates the bounty of the Tuscan countryside and the family’s dedication to sustainable, artisanal production.

Location and Meeting Point

Situated outside the picturesque town of San Gimignano, the family-run organic winery welcomes guests to Casa Lucii, its private meeting point, for the start of the tasting experience. From this convenient location, visitors are then transported by the winery staff to explore the estate’s vineyards, olive groves, and aging cellars. The meeting point is easily accessible, yet offers a tranquil escape from the crowds. As a private tour, only your group will participate, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience.

Meeting Point	Location	Accessibility	Transportation
Casa Lucii	Outside San Gimignano	Wheelchair accessible	Private, not public

Accessibility and Policies

The winery’s private tour is wheelchair accessible, allowing visitors of all abilities to fully experience the estate. Cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience is permitted for a full refund, though the tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers.

As a private experience, only your group will participate, ensuring an intimate and personalized tasting.

Taste 8 organic wines paired with local delicacies.

Indulge in a Tuscan lunch of cured meats, cheeses, and garden produce.

Explore the winery’s grounds, including the vineyard, olive grove, and aging room.

Sip on Vinsanto del Chianti dessert wine and traditional Tuscan ‘cantucci’ biscuits.

Enjoy a truly authentic and immersive wine and food experience in the heart of Tuscany.

Inclusions and Exclusions

This wine and food tasting experience includes an 8-wine tasting paired with a Tuscan lunch featuring local cured meats, cheeses, and garden produce, as well as bottled water.

You’ll get to sample a range of organic red, white, and rosé wines from the family’s estate.

To complement the wines, you’ll enjoy a selection of artisanal charcuterie, cheeses, and fresh produce drizzled with the winery’s own olive oil.

And for dessert, you’ll savor the family’s signature Vinsanto del Chianti paired with traditional Tuscan ‘cantucci’ biscuits.

The tour doesn’t include transportation, as it’s a private experience accessible only to your group. But with all these delicious inclusions, you’ll leave the winery feeling satisfied and cultured.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

You can cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the experience for a full refund. After that, no refunds will be issued. This policy ensures the winery can plan accordingly and minimize waste.

Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled experience. Refunds will be issued for the full amount paid.

No-shows or cancellations within 24 hours won’t be eligible for a refund. The winery is happy to reschedule your visit if plans change and you provide enough advance notice.

Their flexible policy allows you to enjoy peace of mind when booking this fantastic wine and food experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Bring My Own Food or Drinks to the Winery?

No, you can’t bring your own food or drinks to the winery. The experience includes a tasting of 8 organic wines paired with a lunch of local products. Bringing outside items is not permitted.

Is There a Dress Code for the Winery Tour and Tasting?

There’s no formal dress code, but visitors should wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking around the winery’s grounds. Casual, weather-appropriate attire is best to fully enjoy the wine and food tasting experience.

Are Children Allowed to Participate in the Wine Tasting?

Children are not allowed to participate in the wine tasting. The tour and tasting are designed for adults 18 and over. However, children are welcome to join the tour and enjoy the food offerings.

Can I Purchase the Wines I Taste During the Experience?

Yes, visitors can purchase the wines they taste during the experience. The winery offers the opportunity to buy their organic wines, so you can enjoy the flavors you discovered at home.

Are There Any Special Dietary Accommodations Available?

The winery offers dietary accommodations. They can provide gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options for the food pairings upon request. Guests should inform the winery of any dietary needs when booking the experience.

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