The Chianti Classico wine region, nestled between Florence and Siena, is renowned for its picturesque vineyards and historic wineries. Known for producing premium red wines, particularly from the Sangiovese grape, this area combines stunning landscapes with rich cultural heritage, offering a quintessential Tuscan wine experience.
Your English-speaking driver with luxury minivan will come directly to MaMa Florence Cooking School to collect you for your small group Chianti Wine Tour in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Leaving the bustle of Renaissance Florence behind you, you will head out directly into what feels like a Renaissance painting with rolling green hills, stunning Castles and villas and charming country roads lined with majestic cypress trees.
In just thirty minutes you will be in the heart of the beautiful Chianti Classico wine region, arriving to a historic winery producing perhaps the most well known wine in the world.
You will meet with your qualified Chianti winery guide or estate owner, and have a tour of the property in English including the aging rooms and underground cantina. A stop to a beautiful Tuscan village for a stroll or a quick Espresso is the ideal end to a perfect day!
Wine Tour in Chianti
After - or before - your cooking class, a friendly English-speaking driver will pick you up at Mama Florence. Journey through the stunning Chianti region, visiting charming towns like San Casciano and Greve, renowned for their picturesque landscapes and historic significance. Tour wineries located on rural Tuscan farms, ancient villas, and castels, where you will taste fine Chianti Classico wines. Learn about the wine-making process, the unique characteristics of Chianti wines, and the rich history of the region. Explore a charming local village, soaking in the rich cultural heritage of Tuscany. Return to Florence with unforgettable memories of your culinary and wine adventure.
