14.10. The medieval castle of the noble Florentine family, which has been producing wine and olive oil for over 1000 years. Cellar, oil mill and large tower with stunning panoramic views. Tasting of two Chianti wines, extra virgin olive oil, accompanied by bread, cold cuts and cheese, and a typical Tuscan dessert wine “Vinsanto” with “Cantuccini” (typical Tuscan almond pastry). Overnight in a villa near San Gimignano.
15.10. Breakfast. Visiting medieval “Manhattan” San Gimignano. Tasting 3 Vernaccia di San Gimignano – is the first Italian DOC and the only white DOCG in Tuscany 3 Vernaccia. The tasting is followed by lunch – a rich Tuscan platter with typical Tuscan sausages, mixed bruschetta and a selection of Tuscan pecorino cheese, a first course with meat sauce. Finish with Vin Santo del Chianti with cantuccini.
Alta Maremma wine region.In addition to the traditional red Sangiovese and Merlot, we will get acquainted with the white grape varieties Ansonica and Vermentino, olive oil, traditional local meats and cheeses . Accommodation in apartments by the sea.
16.10.Yacht cruise. Transfer to the famous Montepulciano region. The authentic experience on the truffle road, considered sacred. The ritual of truffle hunting is both scientific and spiritual. The symbiosis of man and dog and many other secrets and curiosities. A chef’s truffle-inspired lunch in a traveling kitchen made from the tubers you’ve collected (…assuming you found it!). Menu example: pie with potatoes and fondue – paired with MATURATO IGT Bianco di Toscana, Tagliolini with fresh truffle – paired with wine NOBILE di Montepulciano DOCG, Duck breast with fennel – paired with wine VIGNE VECCHIE NOBILE di Montepulciano DOCG, Vanilla semifreddo with truffle – paired with Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC. The menu is provided as an example. To ensure freshness and authenticity of flavours, the menu is subject to change depending on seasonality and the creative talent of the chef. Moving to the apartments.
17.10. Chianti Classico wine region. Tasting with tour of the winery and cellar, and a three-course lunch paired with 4 famous wines (pasta cooked in classic vintage Chianti, with Parmesan, pecorino, and crispy bacon), or pasta with Tuscan ragu paired with Sovignon IGT white wine and classic vintage Chianti, bruschetta with olive oil, selected Tuscan sausages, 36-month aged Parmigiano-Reggiano with Chianti Classico Riserva 2017 and Super Tuscam IGT 2019 50% Sangiovese 50% Merlot with olive oil with white truffle San Miniato; Greek yogurt mousse with cocoa cream.
Lucca wine region.Vineyard, cellar, typical seasonal products and extra virgin olive oil. Fireworks of 6 wines and 9 grape varieties! White, rose and 4 completely different red wines: Malie IGT Toscana Bianco (Vermentino, Chardonnay, Grechetto), Occhi di Fata IGT Toscana Rosato (Sangiovese), Linchetto IGT Toscana Rosso (Sangiovese, Moscato rosso d’Amburgo, Ciliegiolo, Colorino), Libente IGT Toscana Rosso (Merlot), H’Ama IGT Toscana Trebbiano, Ebrius IGT Toscana Sangiovese. Visit to the beautiful Lucca – one of the oldest cities in Tuscany, the birthplace of Giacomo Puccini and Luigi Boccherini Moving to the apartment.
18.10. Transfer to the airport and departure.