From Florence: San Gimignano Cheese & Tuscan Wine Experience

8 hours

Easy

Travel from Florence to the San Gimignano countryside for a guided tasting built around the art of pairing Tuscan wine with artisan cheese. Taste five cheeses of different maturities, discover how each pairing changes the wine, then enjoy free time to exp

Leave Florence and travel through the Tuscan countryside to the hills around San Gimignano for an experience dedicated to one of Tuscany’s most natural pairings: wine and artisan cheese.

At the winery, meet a wine expert and discover how cheese and wine interact through texture, intensity, aging and aroma. The heart of the experience is a guided tasting of five different cheeses, ranging from fresh to medium-aged and long-aged varieties, paired with a selection of Tuscan wines.

Rather than simply tasting wine alongside food, you’ll learn how each cheese can change the way a wine is perceived — softening tannins, enhancing aromas and revealing different layers of flavor.

The tasting is accompanied by Tuscan specialties including salami, mixed bruschetta, extra virgin olive oil, flavored oils, balsamic vinegar and cantuccini with dessert wine. The wine selection may include Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti, Chianti Classico, Morellino di Scansano, Vernaccia di San Gimignano and selected Super Tuscans.

After the winery experience, continue to San Gimignano, where you’ll have free time to explore the medieval town independently. Wander through its historic streets and squares, admire the famous towers, browse local shops or simply enjoy the atmosphere and views over the surrounding countryside.

At the end of the visit, meet your driver for the return journey to Florence.

**Please Note - This shared experience requires a minimum of 6 participants to operate. Bookings are accepted from 1 participant but remain subject to confirmation until the minimum number of participants is reached.**

What's included?
    • Round-trip transportation from Florence
    • Free time to explore San Gimignano
    • Guided cheese and wine tasting at a Tuscan winery
    • Tasting of 5 different cheeses
    • Fresh, medium-aged and aged cheese selection
    • Tuscan wine tasting
    • Extra virgin olive oil tasting
    • Tuscan salami and mixed bruschetta
    • Balsamic vinegar tasting
    • Cantuccini biscuits with dessert wine
    • Wine expert / winery host during the tasting
    Exclusions
      • Professional guided tour of San Gimignano
      • Entrance tickets to monuments and attractions in San Gimignano
      • Additional food and drinks not included in the scheduled tasting
      • Hotel pickup and drop-off
      • Personal expenses
      • Gratuities
      Please note
        • Participants must be 18 or older to consume alcoholic beverages.
        • Children and non-drinkers are welcome to join the experience.
        • Please inform us in advance of any food allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements.
        • The cheese tasting includes dairy products and may not be suitable for guests with severe milk allergies.
        • San Gimignano is explored independently; a guided walking tour of the town is not included.
        • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for your free time in San Gimignano.
        • The historic center of San Gimignano includes cobblestone streets, slopes and uneven surfaces.
        • The exact wine and food selection may vary according to availability and seasonality.
        • Infant/child seats for the transfer should be requested in advance and are subject to availability.
        • The itinerary order may change for operational reasons while maintaining the included experiences.

          **Important Note - This shared experience requires a minimum of 6 participants to operate. Bookings are accepted from 1 participant but remain subject to confirmation until the minimum number of participants is reached.**
        What to bring
          • Booking confirmation (digital or printed)
          • Valid ID for age verification
          • Comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate for the season
          • Camera or smartphone for photos