Top Chianti Food & Drink

Sip some of Italy's most famous wine during a 1.5-hour visit to an organic winery in the heart of the Chianti region. Tour the vineyards and organic winery between Radda and Panzano, right in the Chianti Classico wine-producing area. Learn about how local wines are made. Take part in a wine-tasting session at the conclusion of your tour, sampling between 3-6 wines with appetizers such as bread with olive oil produced on-site.

Discover Tuscany and biodynamic viticulture on a winery tour with a breathtaking view of Montalcino while you learn about our philosophy. During a seated wine tasting, we will serve you 6 different wines and give you a short introduction to each of them. Then you will have the possibility to taste them independently.

For true wine-lovers, there’s no greater thrill than seeing where Tuscany’s specialty red is made. During this in-depth tour of an organic, family-run winery, you’ll learn the ins and outs of Chianti Classico. Tour the scenic vineyard and sample four different red wine varieties inside the atmospheric on-site cellar. Pair your tasting with fresh cheeses and salami, all made from fresh regional products.

Experience the food and culture of the Italian countryside by joining this family-style cooking class. By taking a class in a Tuscan farmhouse, you can learn to make traditional recipes that you can’t find if you take a cooking class in an Italian city. Plus, sharing conversations over lunch gives you the chance to get to know local Italians.

Enjoy Tuscany to the fullest on a private vineyard picnic. Discover our winery on a guided tour (optional), taste wine in a cozy atmosphere overlooking Montalcino, and enjoy your picnic basket filled with delicious homemade Tuscan specialties.

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You will start exploring Montalcino with a guided tasting of the famous Brunello di Montalcino. You will be welcomed in a historic wine bar in the very heart of Montalcino's old center to explore one of the most famous wines in the world! Here you will have a free glass of Brunello di Montalcino wine. Additionally, you will have a wine card with a value of €5 per person, so you could extend your tasting experience even further! After, you will proceed with a guided visit to a historic cellar located inside the ancient walls of Montalcino. A unique experience to dive into history and winemaking by learning something new from a family that produces wine for more than 20 generations. Finally, enjoy Montalcino wines with a breathtaking view over the Val d’Orcia. BONUS: Together with the tasting vouchers you will get a detailed 1-day digital itinerary, full of maps, and tips on what to see, taste and buy, so you could enjoy your stress-free holiday experience and fully enjoy Montalcino.

Discover how locals prepare Tuscan food in a small-group cooking class in Montalcino. Visit the market with your teacher to choose all of the necessary ingredients.  Then, learn how to make fresh pasta, sauces, sweets, and more in a traditional Tuscan home. Enjoy your prepared dishes with a glass of Rosso Di Montalcino wine. Leave with a full stomach and special diploma to boast your new cooking skills.

Join Francesco, a proud Tuscan host, in the serene garden of our farmhouse nestled in the Chianti hills. Experience a day as part of our family, learning traditional Tuscan recipes, cooking together, and enjoying a feast of homemade pasta and secret desserts. Immerse yourself in our warm hospitality, accompanied by excellent Chianti wine. Perfect for families and groups, you'll even receive a special gift to remember the dish you cooked.

During a guided tour through the vineyards with a picturesque view of Montalcino, you will learn about biodynamic viticulture. Afterward, a nicely arranged table awaits you, where you will get served 6 wines in 3 flights with matching, specially developed Gourmet Bites.

Immerse yourself in the Chianti region’s spectacular scenery, discover its historic and picturesque villages, and even visit one of its highlight wineries, all in just half a day: this electric-bike tour makes exploring simple. In the morning, set off with just a small group for company: you’ll see the Castello di Montefioralle, will visit the Abbey of Badia di Passignano, and will enjoy wine tastings and lunch at a local winery.

Learn how to create up to three classic Italian dishes—including homemade pasta—during this private cooking workshop in Chianti. Head to a scenic countryside home for an intimate lesson led by a pair of local cooks. Workshops include a wine and olive oil tasting and home-cooked meal with vegetarian and vegan options available.

Explore the Tuscan countryside while in port in Livorno with a 9-hour private wine tour. Led by an expert guide, take a scenic drive into the heart of the Chianti wine region to learn about the winemaking process and sample local blends. Taste top-quality, Tuscan olive oil and admire the rolling landscape before heading back to your cruise ship.

Rather than bringing home souvenirs from your trip to Chianti, this experience allows you to bring home new skills—the knowledge of how to make authentic Italian pasta from scratch. Taking place in a beautiful villa in the Italian countryside, the experience is private, which ensures one-to-one guidance from your instructor. Learn to prepare 2–3 types of fresh pasta with sauces—such as gnocchi, ravioli, and tagliatelle—and then enjoy feasting on them after your lesson.

Tour the cellars of Monterinaldi Castle with a sommelier as your guide. This historic castle in the heart of Chianti is the perfect setting to learn all about the winemaking process. After your private tour of the cellars, enjoy a 3-course Tuscan lunch with wine pairings in an 18th century villa.

Paradiso di Cacuci is a winery located in a small “corner of Paradise“ in the northwestern area of ​​Montalcino. Our wine production is centered on the perpetuation of the tradition which, together with a more modern model and in compliance with the values ​​of the Brunello Consortium, uses only from our vineyards which are respectively divided into; 5 ha Brunello di Montalcino, 1 ha. Rosso di Montalcino and 5 ha. di I.g.t. Sangiovese. Welcomes, by reservation, individual visitors and small groups offering guided tastings that give the opportunity to get to know the production directly, starting from the wine making process to the discovery of the final result, giving a unique and unforgettable experience. Our tastings are only private and by appointment only to guarantee you our best services.

Pedal through the Tuscan countryside during this half-day e-bike tour through Brunello. Bike along unpaved roads with ease on your electric bike towards local Tuscan vineyards. Enjoy a wine tasting at the Abbey of Sant’Antimo and learn about the ancient winemaking process. Sample three glasses of wines, including the Brunello di Montalcino, before heading to the medieval town of Montalcino to explore.

Paradiso di Cacuci is a winery located in a small “corner of Paradise“ in the northwestern area of ​​Montalcino. Our wine production is centered on the perpetuation of the tradition which, together with a more modern model and in compliance with the values ​​of the Brunello Consortium, uses only from our vineyards which are respectively divided into; 5 ha Brunello di Montalcino, 1 ha. Rosso di Montalcino and 5 ha. di I.g.t. Sangiovese. Welcomes, by reservation, individual visitors and small groups offering guided tastings that give the opportunity to get to know the production directly, starting from the winemaking process to the discovery of the final result, giving a unique and unforgettable experience. Our tastings are only private and by appointment only to guarantee you our best services.

Discover the wines of Montalcino on a 3-hour wine tour that visits two wineries in the region. Enjoy wine tastings and tours of the vineyards, gaining insight into the history of the famous Brunello di Montalcino wine. Travel with a small group limited to eight people and enjoy viewing the picturesque countryside along the way.

The cellarmen of Casato Prime Donne are all women, including the winemaker, a unique feature in Italy that makes this winery a flag for pink winemaking. The frescoes among the barrels enrich the tour with information on the history of Montalcino and in the trinaia a representation of sounds and videos transports the visitor into the true spirit of the Borgo di Montalcino Finally, the art installations among the barrels, around the cellar and among the vineyards represent a permanent trace of the Casato Prime Donne Award as well as stand out as an example of Land Art

Experience the art of Italian hospitality with a Tuscan host during this home aperitivo workshop. Learn how to prepare a spread of five snacks and finger foods under the guidance of a passionate home cook, then enjoy them paired with local wines or a classic Spritz cocktail at this beloved Italian “happy hour”. Pick up tips and tricks to recreate the warm Italian atmosphere at home and connect with locals while in Siena.

Benefit from a private full-day tour of Tuscany with round-trip transportation from Siena. Have free time during your visits to Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano, and have the option to stop for lunch, and wine or cheese tastings in the countryside. Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned private vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Excursion in the heart of Chianti, among the rolling hills covered with vineyards, olive groves and dotted with villages suspended in time, we will also visit the ancient Castle of Montefioralle, a museum dedicated to the history of wine and we will be able to taste the most representative wines of the region, in a dream cellar ...