FI Trip Overview
We are in the heart of Famous and traditional Chianti hills with breathtaking views. We are only 18 km from Florence, Fattoria Lavacchio, practice Organic and Biodinamic agriculture in whole estate.
Visit the unique wind mill designed by LEONARDO DA VINCI, renovated to produce the flour of the Estate and the unique sensation to come back to 2 centuries ago.
The tour includes a walk in the olive groves, a little introduction to the Tuscan olive oil traditions and a guided tour of the wind mill as well as an historical background of the wind mill, it’s renovation and technical explanations of how it works. To finish off, there is a course on olive oil tasting where you will learn the characteristics of good extra virgin olive oil.
Wheelchair is not accessible only on the second floor in the wind mill, but all the rest of activity is no problem.
Driver from Florence city and back not included in the price. Available on Request.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: FI, Italy
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Food Tours
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We are in the heart of Famous and traditional Chianti hills with breathtaking views. We are only 18 km from Florence, Fattoria Lavacchio, practice Organic and Biodinamic agriculture in whole estate.
Visit the unique wind mill designed by LEONARDO DA VINCI, renovated to produce the flour of the Estate and the unique sensation to come back to 2 centuries ago.
The tour includes a walk in the olive groves, a little introduction to the Tuscan olive oil traditions and a guided tour of the wind mill as well as an historical background of the wind mill, it’s renovation and technical explanations of how it works. To finish off, there is a course on olive oil tasting where you will learn the characteristics of good extra virgin olive oil.
Wheelchair is not accessible only on the second floor in the wind mill, but all the rest of activity is no problem.
Driver from Florence city and back not included in the price. Available on Request.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Bottega del Mulino by Lavacchio, Via di Montefiesole, 48, 50065 Pontassieve FI, Italy
The tour lasts around one hour and includes a walk in the olive groves, a little introduction to the Tuscan olive oil traditions and a guided tour of the mill as well as an historical background of the windmill, its renovation and technical explanations of how it works.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bottega del Mulino by Lavacchio, Via di Montefiesole, 48, 50065 Pontassieve FI, Italy
You will enjoy a course on olive oil professional tasting where you will learn differences of the characteristics of good extra virgin olive oil.
Duration: 1 hour
