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Taste ten wines and a four-course Tuscan lunch after a vineyard walk and cellar visit just outside San Gimignano. This two-hour, guided experience pairs Brunello, Chianti, Vernaccia and Super Tuscans with local oils and balsamic in an accessible, educational format.
Taste ten wines and a four-course Tuscan lunch after a vineyard walk and cellar visit just outside San Gimignano. This two-hour, guided experience pairs Brunello, Chianti, Vernaccia and Super Tuscans with local oils and balsamic in an accessible, educational format.
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Operated by Farm Experiences & Tours · Ulignano, Toscana
On the sunfaced hills above San Gimignano, the "Winery Tour, Lunch & Wine Tasting in San Gimignano" offers a compact but complete immersion in Tuscan wine culture. Located near San Gimignano in Ulignano, Toscana, Italy (Via Crocetta, 16, 53037 San Gimignano SI), this two-hour experience begins with a guided walk through the estate’s vineyards and a look into its barrel rooms, then moves to a seated four-course Tuscan lunch paired with an in-depth wine school tasting.
Walk the rows and you’ll recognize Sangiovese’s signatures in the red-gold vines that define Chianti, but the tasting goes beyond local varieties to include Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, plus three Super Tuscan blends and a rosé. The cellar visit—open during morning sessions—lets you smell barrel-aging in oak barriques before the sommelier breaks down organoleptic and sensory notes at the table. At lunch, antipasti of local cheeses, salami, and bruschetta lead to a choice of truffle lasagna or ribollita, a roast main, and cantuccini with dessert wine. Also on the menu: an olive oil and Balsamic Vinegar Gold Reserve tasting that foregrounds the region’s culinary craft.
What makes this stand out is the structure: guided context first, then tasting. Guests leave each pour tied to a place and process—vines seen, barrels felt, techniques explained—so each glass reads like a map. The experience is accessible (stroller and wheelchair friendly) and educational, aimed at both curious beginners and practiced wine lovers who want comparative tasting across distinct DOCG labels.
Visually, the property frames San Gimignano’s medieval towers on the horizon; the low stone walls and cypress-lined lanes are part of the scene, along with undulating clay and limestone soils that influence vine expression. Practicalities: the session lasts roughly two hours; morning bookings include the barrel-room viewing; shuttle service to San Gimignano may be available at extra cost. Bring comfortable shoes for the vineyard walk, a light jacket for the cellar, and an appetite.
Bookings are offered for parties from two to twenty people, making it suitable for couples and small groups. The listed price starts at €111 per adult and there is a reduced rate for children; dietary alternatives are available on request. Staff can arrange a shuttle at extra cost when needed, and mornings are best for barrel-room access. The format—tour, tasting, lunch—compresses a day's worth of Tuscan foodway knowledge into a single, approachable outing, perfect for stopping between Siena and the coast or a longer road trip.
The program runs about two hours and includes the vineyard walk, cellar visit (morning only), and the four-course lunch with guided tasting.
Transportation to San Gimignano isn’t included; a shuttle can be arranged at extra cost upon booking confirmation.
Yes—children can join at a reduced rate; minors won’t participate in alcohol tastings unless local laws permit and guardians request arrangements.
The estate notes stroller and wheelchair accessibility; if you have specific mobility needs, contact the operator ahead of time to confirm arrangements.
Dietary alternatives are available on request—notify the provider when booking so the kitchen can accommodate you.
The tasting covers ten wines, including Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Chianti DOCG and Chianti Classico DOCG, Morellino di Scansano DOCG, several Super Tuscan blends, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, and a rosé.
Farm Experiences & Tours is a Portugal-based operator located in Santa Bárbara, Lisboa, offering curated farm and winery experiences across multiple European regions. Featured on The Adventure Collective, the company connects travelers with rural producers through guided tastings, cellar tours, picnics, and farm lunches. Their program includes wine tastings in Lourinhã (3- and 6-wine options), a picnic winery experience, Sicilian olive oil experiences with farm lunches, Tuscan Chianti Classico tastings and lunches, Provence wine and goat cheese tours, and a coffee farm experience in Las Palmas. Each itinerary focuses on direct engagement with producers: guided vineyard walks, explanations of winemaking and olive oil harvesting techniques, tasting masterclasses, and estate-hosted meals. Experiences are presented as day tours or on-site visits to family-run estates and châteaux, emphasizing regional flavors and landscape settings. Farm Experiences & Tours uses trip descriptions and on-site programs supplied by partner farms and wineries; the operator showcases factual, location-specific experiences such as Montevago olive oil production, Chianti Classico tastings, and Lourinhã vineyard visits. Guests are encouraged to review individual trip details for accessibility, duration, and booking terms. By featuring a diverse selection—wineries, olive farms, a coffee plantation, and goat cheese pairings—the operator provides verified rural culinary experiences suitable for wine lovers, culinary travelers, and nature enthusiasts seeking authentic, producer-led activities in and beyond Portugal. Information on group size limits, seasonal availability, and meal inclusions is provided for each listing to help travelers plan. Local partners include small estates and producers who host tastings and lunches on-site throughout Portugal.
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