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Learn how to make authentic homemade pasta and prepare your own lunch. Discover secrets and techniques of local traditional cuisine. All the dishes will be accompained by the wines of our production.

Gastronomy reigns supreme in Tuscany, bringing a delicious bounty of truffles and mushrooms to the table. At Fattoria Sant'Andrea we take care of the harvest, offering you the opportunity to unearth your truffles in our exclusive truffle hunt with a professional truffle hunter and his hounds, before enjoying them in our restaurant. We also invite you to participate in our Vernaccia tasting, perfect pairing with truffle-based dishes or directly in our Cooking Classes to learn the secrets of Italian cuisine.

Experience the ultimate Italian feast during a 4-hour traditional cooking class in San Gimignano. Tantalize your taste buds with a hands-on cooking lesson where you learn a local family's well-kept secrets to crafting mouthwatering Italian cuisine. Savor a variety of antipasti bruschetta and cheese, rich meat ragù, and handmade pasta that includes tagliatelle and gnocchi, as well as other delectable dishes. And of course, no meal would be complete without finishing off with a dreamy tiramisu.

If you are a wine lover or just a curious wine beginner this experience will fit perfectly your needs. A member of the family will introduce you to the story of Super Tuscan wines and present ours pairing delicious snacks. Relax and enjoy your time in an amazing spot with one of the best views on San Gimignano surrounded by a magical and exclusive atmosphere.

Other than enjoying a delicious typical lunch of local products and dishes, you will be surrounded by the splendid and charming landscape made of gardens and vineyards rows, which so quaintly characterize Tenuta Torciano Estate. The meal includes a farm-to-table lunch of local cold cuts, pecorino cheese and tomato bruschetta, followed by homemade lasagna and ribollita soup, and many other traditional dishes of Tuscan and Italian cuisine. Get ready to spend a wonderful time in the middle of Tuscan countryside!

The Itcooking team will come to your location where they will do the cooking class so you will enjoy a unique culinary experience in the comfort of the villa where you spend your Tuscan holidays and you will discover the region’s passion for food and wine. Chianti is famous for its wine, the sweetness of its hills, its history and charm of life.

In the restaurant you will fully rediscover the entire philosophy of our farm: respect for raw materials, passion and sharing. For our buffet, the choice is to offer symbolic dishes of the culinary tradition of our country revisited in a contemporary key with particular attention to seasonality and the enhancement of carefully selected products. From the belief that a good dish is made from simple and genuine ingredients comes our proposal of dishes composed of raw materials deriving from our synergistic vegetable garden or from our network of small organic producers in the area with whom we actively collaborate in support of the local agricultural sector, precious heritage for our region. From our Shop you can also buy the products we offer directly.

Bike tour to discover the hills around Florence, the beautiful area of Chianti Colli Fiorentini and Chianti Classico. The tour start from San Donato, small town located just outside the town center of Florence, to avoid the trafic of the city. You'll cycle surrounded by beautiful views over the Val d'Elsa and with San Gimignano at the horizon, direction Castellina in Chianti. Castellina is one of the most charming hilltop villages in the Chianti area and you will have the time to walk in the town center before to reach the winery. The tour includes a Chianti Classico wine tour and tasting in a local winery, with a typical Tuscany light lunch. You can decide to complete an alternative tour and reach Badia a Passignano, an historic Benedictine abbey surrounded by cypresses, and Panzano in Chianti, beautiful medieval town located in the hearth of Chianti Classico region.

Enjoy this private 3 day experience to get to know the best sites of Tuscany Region. This tour has been divided in three separate days to offer a more relaxed and private experience. Being a private tour, it can be customised it to fit your own needs. On Day 1: you will enjoy a 4 hours Walking Tour of Florence with your official tour guide. Pick up will be at a centrally located meeting point. If your hotel is in the city center, we can arrange a walking pick up if it's possible. You will enjoy an inside visit of Accademia Gallery. On Day 2: private 8-hour tour to Pisa and Lucca in a private luxury vehicle with driver/guide. Pick-up and drop off will be in your hotel in Florence. You will first visit Pisa and then continue to Lucca. On Day 3: private 8-hour tour to Siena and San Gimignano in a private luxury vehicle with driver/guide. Pick-up and drop off will be in your hotel in Florence. You will first visit Siena and then continue to San Gimignano. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE

Want to have an Elite Experience? Truffle is one of the rarest and delicious products of the world and tuscany is one of the main truffle exporters. That’s why we have decided to give importance to this typical product, entrusting it with a place of honor. The Experience will start with a tour of our vineyard and olive groves; following a member of the family will briefly introduce you few notions about truffles. During the experience, guests will learn the secrets of truffles, how to clean them and different ways to cook them. We will start with the preparation of antipasti, fresh homemade pasta and a second course that will include the preparation of pork filet with truffle slices and balsamic glaze flavored with truffle, and of course a tasty dessert. At the end of the afternoon in the kitchen, you will relax in one of our private and exclusive rooms while tasting all the things that you’ve cooked paired with our organic wines and extra virgin olive oils.

Want an Elite Experience? The Truffle Cooking Class will start with a tour of our vineyard and olive groves; following a member of the family will briefly introduce you few notions about truffles. During the experience, Guests will learn the secrets of truffles, how to clean them and different ways to cook them. We will start with the preparation of antipasti, a delicious Bruschetta with Lardo di Colonnata and slices of truffle, a first dish composed by the preparation of Tuscan Pasta “Pici”, a second course that will include the preparation of filet with truffle slices and balsamic glaze flavored with truffle, and of course a tasty dessert. Our Chef and a member of the family will guide you through this amazing gourmet experience. At the end of the morning in the kitchen, you will relax in one of our private and exclusive rooms while tasting all the things that you’ve cooked paired with our organic wines and e.v.o. olive oils.

A scenic drive through the enchanting countryside of Tuscany will take you to your destinations: Siena and San Gimignano. Siena is one of the most popular and visited places in Tuscany, extremely rich in history and art and with strong local traditions tied to its 17 districts (called “contrade”) and to the famous Palio di Siena, the biggest annual event that takes place twice each summer in the city. San Gimignano is famous for its fascinating medieval architecture and towers that rise above of all the other buildings offering an impressive view of the city from the surrounding valley. PLEASE NOTE Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide. This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver (it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours). To comply with italian strict laws, drivers are obliged to remain with the vehicle while guests sightsee on their own away from the vehicle.

Meet our licensed guides and your professional photographer for the day at Podere La Marronaia at 09:30 AM and go to the nearest truffle area. With the help of our 4-legged friends, magnificently trained, and the experience of Mirco and Luca, our trusty truffle hunters, immerse yourself 360 degrees in this unique and exciting experience while the photographer will capture the most significant moments of the hunting. Then, return to Podere La Marronaia and enjoy a truffle-based lunch with a tasting of 4/5 organic & biodynamic wines and 6 extra virgin olive oils. Attention, the truffle hunting area is around a 10/15-minute drive from our winery. Guests should arrange the transfer by themselves. We also advise you to wear trekking shoes and comfortable clothes.

Guided tour of the farm facilities near San Gimignano: vegetable garden, orchard, vineyard, olive grove, vinsantaia, historic cellar, collection of tools from the farming world. Tasting of 9 wines of your choice from the estate's production: - "Casa Lucii" Vernaccia di San Gimignano, 2022; - "Mareterra" Vernaccia di San Gimignano riserva, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018; - "Spicchio" Tuscan rosé, 2021; - "Fuscelli" Chianti, 2022; - "Senarum" Chianti Colli Senesi, 2015, 2016; - "Purus" Tuscan red without sulfites, 2014, 2019; - "Arturo" Rosso Toscano, 2013, 2015, 2016. The tasting is accompanied by a sampling of our organic extra virgin olive oil, platter of cheeses and cured meats produced selected from local farms and accompanied with vegetables from the garden and to finish Vinsanto del Chianti 2013 and Tuscan cantuccini.

Enjoy a week-long horse riding holiday and discover the beauties of Tuscany on horseback! Have your first lessons or join the tours for experienced riders. During these trail rides in this wild part of Maremma Toscana, you will cross native woods and small rivers, pass medieval villages, canter along blooming meadows and have great views. Our horses are very reliable and sure-footed and you will have lots of fun.

Learn how to make authentic homemade Cantuccini, famous tuscan biscuits. Discover secrets and techniques of making Cantuccini. Taste them accompained by our Vin Santo del Chianti

Tenuta Torciano welcomes small and large groups to the winery offering the unique options below. Large groups are considered small groups from 8 to 15 people and large group to be 15 or more guests.

Enjoy an exclusive and private wine & olive oil tasting on a typical Tuscan family farm paired with a delicious and homemade Vegetarian meal. Get to know our Family and our passion for wine and olive oil.

Enjoy a unique experience in this fabulous Tuscan setting. Our family is ready to welcome you to our little winery to delight your palate with our organic products. Take a break on a family farm surrounded by the flavors of Tuscan products. Dive into the green shades of our vineyard and olive groves. During the tasting, a member of our family will guide you through an authentic Tuscan experience with tasty dishes based on Saffron, a typical product of San Gimignano. Enjoy a full wine and olive oil tasting on a rustic farm that overlooks the green Tuscan hills. All our organic wines and olive oils come straight from the winery’s own vineyards and olive trees.

Our philosophy is simple; we want to share the love for good food and Tuscan style. Enjoy the pleasure of seeing Tuscan food grown, harvested and then eaten locally grown in a suggestive and stimulating environment. Our Cooking Classes contain all the best of seasonal cuisine. Simply enjoy your time on our farm and follow the natural journey of freshly grown ingredients from farm to plate. An authentic passionate Chef who shares her innovative and surprising recipes. We will show you the secrets to creating the classic comfort food of Tuscan and Italian cuisine with the possibility of prolonging your experience by staying for lunch enjoying what you have prepared.

Discover the most beautiful places of San Gimignano and the surrounding Chianti area starting from Pisa with our professional photographer and our guide who will take you wonderful photos in the village and on the hills among the vineyards. You will not be a passive spectator, but you will be the center of attention, free to enjoy the experience without hindrances such as cameras and various devices. Once the tour is over the photographic material will be shared telematically already edited. The tour lasts 6 hours including pick up and drop off by private car, 2hrs in San Gimignano

Giddy up for an unforgettable, 2-day horse riding adventure in Tuscany. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, this experience is for everyone. Explore the stunning Maremma Toscana region on horseback, with native woods, medieval villages, and blooming meadows all on the itinerary. Reliable and sure-footed horses will take you on a ride of a lifetime, galloping alongside small rivers and enjoying sweeping vistas along the way. Experience the untamed beauty of Tuscany.

Dining in a medieval tower as was customary in the Renaissance period has always been a dream.. The possibility of having an aperitif from a private panoramic terrace which is part of the tower allows you to enjoy a breathtaking view with the unforgettable colors of the sunset over the Tuscan hills. All this is accompanied by an entire staff at your disposal: private chef, musician, assistant.