PRIVATE WINE TASTING may be scheduled for any date with two days advance notice, and can be conducted in English.

You can have one or more lessons. Here are some examples for red, white, and rose wines. You may take one of these lessons or combine them to another program.

Florence's region continues to advance its position as the nation's most dynamic producer of premium wines, following decades of turning out popular Chianti in straw-covered flasks. Tuscany's modern renaissance in wine began in Chianti, in the central hills around Siena and Florence, but it rapidly spread to take in the strip along the Mediterranean coast that was not previously noted for vineyards.

Much of the progress has come with classical reds based on the native Sangiovese vine, Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Carmignano, all DOCG. But growing success with other reds (especially the stylish non-DOC wines known as "Super Tuscans") has been augmented by new styles of whites to enhance the region's reputation.
Chianti, still the dominant force in Tuscan viniculture, has long rated as the most Italian of wines. This is partly because it is the most voluminous and widely sold classified wine, but also because it has a personality that cannot be pinned down. Its multifarious nature is quintessentially Italian.

Classic Tastings: The Red Wines Introduction to main Tuscan red wines and descriptions of the most widespread vines; the traditional denomination of origin (D.O.C.); the best of the traditional production, Brunello and Nobile; the role of the Cabernet and the new trends; organoleptic analysis of the wines presented during the tasting and suggestions for matching with food. Every sessions is accompanied by traditional canapé (chicken liver), olive paté, tomato, garlic, and basil, veal Carpaccio, and mixed Tuscan cheeses. • Rosso della Val di Cornia, Gualdo Del Re • Chianti Classico, Fattoria Rodano • Rosso di Montalcino, Barbi • Nobile di Montepulciano, Poderi Boscarelli The White Wines Introduction to the main Tuscan white wines and descriptions of the most widespread vines; Trebbiano as the most traditional of the Tuscan wines; the new trend toward Chardonnay and Sauvignon; Pomino, a wine produced in the mountains near Florence; organoleptic analysis of the wines presented during tasting and suggestions for matching with food. Each session is accompanied by traditional canapé, slices of toasted bread with tomato or garlic, olive oil and basil, and smoked fish. • Vernaccia di S. Gimignano, Casalo Falchini • Candia dei Colli Apuani, Podere Scurtorola • Sauvignon, Le Murelle • Chardonnay, Colognole The Rose Wines Introduction to main Tuscan rose wines and descriptions of the most widespread vines; Sangiovese grapes as the base of the Tuscan rose wines; the importance of the French model and the latest trends; organoleptic analysis of the wines presented during the tasting and suggestions for matching with food. Every session is accompanied by traditional canapé, slices of toasted bread with tomato or garlic, olive oil and basil, and veal Carpaccio. • Donna Vittoria, Villa Filicaja • Sangiovese, Fattoria Dievole • Rosato dell'Elba, Acquabona • Rosato della Val di Cornia, Tenuta Gualdo Del Re     Participants Classic Tasting Price Per Person 1 129€ 2 70€ 3 52€ For larger groups email us for the price.     Super Tuscan Tastings: Choose from the best Tuscan wines from our collection or the best-known Super Tuscans you want to taste. Our expert will guide you in your native language to discover the colors, flavors, and taste of Sassicaia, Ornellaia, Avvoltore, and others. Accompanied by artisanal cured meats and cheese, you will be immersed among the treasures of the best wines produced in Tuscany. With the help of our expert, you can construct a tasting like this one: • Brunello di Montalcino '95, Casanova de'Neri • Avvoltore '99, Moris Farm • Flaccianello '98, Fontodi • Fontalloro '99, Felsina     Participants Super Tuscan Tasting Price Per Person 1 165€ 2 120€ 3 88€ For larger groups email us for the price.

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