Cheese tour in Tuscany

Cheese Tour in Tuscany Description:

A Taste of Tuscany: Cheese, Farm Life, and a Delicious Lunch

Begin your Tuscan culinary adventure with a delightful cheese tour through the picturesque countryside surrounding Florence. This experience offers a glimpse into the region's rich agricultural heritage and artisanal cheese-making traditions, culminating in a memorable lunch at the farm.

Your day begins with a comfortable transfer directly from MaMa Florence. Leaving the city's bustle behind, you'll journey into the scenic Tuscan landscape, where rolling hills, elegant villas, and cypress-lined roads create a captivating panorama.

A short drive brings you to a traditional Tuscan farm, renowned for its exceptional cheeses. Here, you'll meet the cheesemaker and embark on a tour of the farm, including the aging rooms where the cheeses mature to perfection. You'll witness a fascinating cheese-making demonstration, gaining insight into the time-honored techniques used to craft these artisanal delights.

Following the demonstration, you'll sit down to a delectable lunch showcasing the farm's finest cheeses.

Lunch Menu:

• First course:
  • Young sheep cheese (primo sale) with rocket salad and tomatoes
  • Soft cheese butter made with milk from our sheep
  • “Abbucciato” (with a few rind) sheep cheese
  • Semi-aged sheep cheese accompanied by jams
  • Aged sheep cheese (or cave matured sheep cheese) with honey
  • One-year-old sheep cheese with honey
• Second course:
  • Ricotta cheese / ricotta cake
• Wine pairing with the meal.

A brief stop in a charming Tuscan village for a leisurely stroll or a quick espresso provides the perfect opportunity to soak in the local atmosphere.

What You'll Do: Cheese Tour in Tuscany

Taste of Tuscany: Cheese and Farm Life

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Tuscan countryside with our exclusive cheese tour. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive through the breathtaking Chianti region. We'll journey through rolling hills and charming villages, where the essence of Tuscany comes alive.

Our destination is a traditional Tuscan farm, nestled amidst olive groves and pastures. Here, you'll meet the resident lambs and goats, experiencing firsthand the authentic rural life of Tuscany. Witness a captivating cheese-making demonstration, learning the ancient techniques used to craft artisanal cheeses from fresh, locally sourced milk. You'll have the opportunity to taste these delectable cheeses, savoring their unique flavors and textures.

Enjoy a curated lunch at the farm, and explore the farm and its surrounding area, immersing yourselves in the authentic cultural heritage and natural beauty of Tuscany. This tour offers a truly immersive experience, focusing on the traditional craft of cheese making, the rustic charm of Tuscan farm life, and a delicious meal.

• Farm Experience: Visit a real Tuscan farm with lambs and goats.
• Cheese Making: Witness a live cheese-making demonstration and taste fresh artisanal cheeses.
• Territory: Understand the unique characteristics and rural traditions of the region.
• Experience: Explore a working Tuscan farm and its surroundings, experiencing rich cultural heritage and enjoying a farm-fresh lunch.

Socializing and Fun on the Cheese tour

• Farm Experience: Visit a real Tuscan farm with lambs and goats.
• Cheese Making: Witness a live cheese-making demonstration and taste fresh artisanal cheeses.
• Territory: Understand the unique characteristics and rural traditions of the Chianti region.
• Experience: Explore a working Tuscan farm and its surroundings, experiencing rich cultural heritage and enjoying a farm-fresh lunch.

Included:

• Transfer to Caseificio in Tuscan Countryside
• Tour, demo, tasting, and lunch at a classic Caseificio
• Wine pairing with lunch

Important notes:

• Minimum enrollment of 4 people for the cheese tour activation.  Should the minimum not be reached for the day you have booked, we will contact you with a choice to: pay an additional fee to make the tour private, change to another available date, or be fully refunded.
• It is essential that you email us ahead of time with any food allergies or preferences you may have so we can accommodate them.