Brolio Castle

Immerse yourself in the picturesque Tuscan scenery on a sightseeing trip to the beautiful region of Chianti. Explore the gardens of the Brolio Castle and visit the Castellina in Chianti before enjoying wine and local product tastings at 2 wineries in the Chianti area. The beautiful ruby-red color and the characteristic bouquet with scents of violet are the special features that reveal the identity of one of the most famous wines in the world: Chianti. This wine results from the wise blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. On this trip, discover the breathtaking, uncontaminated landscapes that have been cradling the Chianti vineyards for centuries, presenting you with a harmony of colors that can only be found in the hills of this region. The sounds, scents, and flavors of this land will capture your senses through a unique experience. Visit ancient churches, medieval castles, and small villages where the rhythm of life remains unaltered over time. The tour continues with a visit to a charming wine estate. Here, you'll have the chance to see the area close to the famous Castle of Brolio and join a guided walk of the castle gardens. When the tour of the garden ends, join a wine tasting paired with typical Tuscan food. Later, move on to another winery in the middle of the Chianti Classico area, where you’ll have a second wine tasting alongside an extra virgin olive oil tasting. The tour will end with a return to Siena.

The first stop on your full-day tour of Chianti will be at the walls of Castello di Brolio, where you’ll get an up-close look at the picturesque vineyards. It was here that Baron Bettino Ricasoli introduced the world to Chianti red wines, known around the world for their distinctive taste and easy drinkability, and for the straw flasks, which at one time covered the bottles. Next stop on the tour is Castle of Brolio as well as the hilltop town of Radda in Chianti. While visiting the castle and its grounds, you’ll learn about its origins and history, and then enjoy a tasting of it's wine. Enjoy lunch here, it will consist of local, traditional Tuscan specialties.  In the afternoon it will be time to visit to a third winery. Meet the local producer and tour the estate that has been in the hands of the same family for many centuries. Visit the old cellars and learn about the traditions of the Chianti folk, while savoring and learning about great Chianti wines. The estate’s wines are made from Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Pinot Bianco grapes. You’ll sample 4 different wines, including 1 white wine, 2 red wines, and a special dessert wine, all of which are in limited production and only available at the villa.

Start your day at the office of the local partner, perfectly positioned in the city center. You will meet your personal driver with an exclusive car and your local private guide as well as wine expert. Leaving the city center, the first stop of your visit to Chianti will be Antinori's cellar in Bargino, a wonderfully innovative winery located in the green Chianti hills. Inside the cellar you can taste different types of wine, listening to stories and anecdotes about the Antinori family told by the guide who will accompany you on this wonderful journey. After this visit, you will have lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant "La Cantinetta di Rignana", halfway between the Antinori vineyard and Brolio's Castle. Here you can taste local salami, cheeses, Tuscan crostini, extra virgin olive oil, pasta or meat dishes, accompanied by wines and local products. Ending the lunch, you can enjoy some free time inside the restaurant, which is also a farmhouse. The last stop of the visit will be the Castle of Brolio and the Barone Ricasoli vineyard. Here, you will privately visit the castle and the vineyard, discovering the cellars and the finest quality wines, tasting most of the local production, tasting every single glass, accompanied by the guide's explanation. When you're ready, you will return to Florence in your exclusive car.

Experience the region of Chianti and immerse yourself in picturesque Tuscan scenery on this guided, multi-stop trip from San Gimignano. Visit ancient churches, medieval castles, and small villages where the rhythms of traditional life remain unaltered. Stop at 2 wineries for tours and tastings. Explore the home of one of the most famous wines in the world, with its beautiful ruby-red color and characteristic violet-scented bouquet: Chianti. This wine results from a blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Get picked up directly from your accommodation in San Gimignano, then set out to discover the breathtaking landscapes that have cradled the Chianti vineyards for centuries, presenting you with a harmony of colors that can only be found in this region. After some sightseeing, the tour continues with a visit to a charming wine estate. Here, you'll have the chance to see the area close to the famous Castle of Brolio and you'll take part in a guided tour of the castle gardens. When the tour of the garden ends, enjoy a tasting of two different wines. During this tour, you'll see the characteristic Castle of Brolio from the outside as well as the inner garden of the castle. Later, move on to another winery in the middle of the Chianti Classico area, where you'll savor a second wine tasting paired with extra virgin olive oil. The tour ends with drop-off back in San Gimignano.