Firenze Trip Overview
Flavors and smells are memories that we will always bring with us. That’s what we offer, an unforgettable experience around the Tastes of Tuscany. Following our expert local guide off the beaten path of Chianti, you will discover our local products and people behind those. We start the tour visiting a cheese farm, from the barn through all the steps of the production that will end up in our plates. Something special will then follow, as we will be attending to a proper tasting of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. You will be introduced by a local producer to all the characteristics, uses, properties and benefits that this product, so valuable, has to offer. Our journey will continue in the world of wine. We will be kindly hosted by a local family and we will walk around the property and the cellar to find out some of their secrets. The perfect frame for our lunch based on typical Tuscan products paired with their different wines.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Starts: Firenze, Italy
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Firenze, Toscana, Italy
Flavors and smells are memories that we will always bring with us. That’s what we offer, an unforgettable experience around the Tastes of Tuscany. Following our expert local guide off the beaten path of Chianti, you will discover our local products and people behind those. We start the tour visiting a cheese farm, from the barn through all the steps of the production that will end up in our plates. Something special will then follow, as we will be attending to a proper tasting of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. You will be introduced by a local producer to all the characteristics, uses, properties and benefits that this product, so valuable, has to offer. Our journey will continue in the world of wine. We will be kindly hosted by a local family and we will walk around the property and the cellar to find out some of their secrets. The perfect frame for our lunch based on typical Tuscan products paired with their different wines.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Tolu Giovanni, 47 Localita’ S. Leolino, Greve In Chianti, FI 50022, 50022 Greve in Chianti FI, Italy
Farmhouse La Cipressaia is located about one kilometre away from Panzano in Chianti, along the panoramic road which goes to Volpaia Castle. Once owned by Marchesi Ridomi, it is today property of Giovanni Tolu.
Three nice apartments have been obtained from a wing of the house, carefully restored, with indipendent entrancy, garden, private carpark and swimming pool.
They are furbished in typically tuscan style and have all is needed to spend a wonderful holiday in the quiet of Chianti hills.
From 1960 at Il Sodo Farmhouse and from 1998 at La Cipressaia, Giovanni Tolu produces certified organic cheese, extra-virgin olive oil and honey.
The main italian and international magazines indicate Giovanni Tolu products as the best specialities of the area.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pruneti Extra Gallery, Piazza Trento 2, 50022, Greve in Chianti Italy
A unique, alternative, out of the ordinary, truly EXTRA place where you can learn about an extraordinary ingredient: EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
An extra-ordinary experience immersed in the scents, aromas, flavors of the Chianti Classico.
A journey of deep, accurate and detailed knowledge of the extra virgin olive oil of excellence.
The Extra Gallery Experience contains all the nuances of 100% Pruneti: oil, iris, wine and saffron, a riot of colors and scents that express through the dishes and cocktails a visual capable of activating all the senses and offering those who experience it the awareness of something truly extra-ordinary.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Azienda Agricola Brogioni Maurizio, 37, Via S. Cresci, 50022 Greve in Chianti FI, Italy
Azienda Agricola Maurizio Brogioni is located in the district of Greve in Chianti, in the village of Montefioralle. Maurizio, born in Greve in Chianti and winegrower for generetions, has realised his dream, thanks to his passion for this land and its products. The estate covers an area of 4 hectares, 1,5 ha. of specializedvineyards and the rest of olive trees. The vineyard, planted in 2000 in a cordon training system, is located 350 meters above sea level and with excellent exposure. In particolar, the selected and planted vines are Sangiovese (90%), Merlot and Syrah 10%. Maurizio Brogioni produces: Chianti Classico DOCG, Riserva, Merlot, Syrah, SuperTuscany and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Duration: 2 hours
