A Chianti day
Leave the bustling Renaissance streets of Florence behind for an exquisite journey through the emerald, rolling heart of Tuscany’s most celebrated wine territory. Your private English-speaking driver greets you directly at your hotel lobby in a premium luxury vehicle, escorting you along the scenic Chiantigiana wine route past sweeping panoramas of terraced vineyards, silver olive groves, and ancient cypress-lined avenues.
Your morning begins in Greve in Chianti, universally revered as the historic gateway and premier market town of the Chianti Classico region. Stroll through the distinctive, asymmetrical colonnades of Piazza Matteotti, where artisan boutiques, wine cellars, and legendary multi-generational butcher shops display aged pecorino cheeses, cured prosciutto, and local terracotta crafts. Absorb the relaxed pace of Tuscan village life before heading into the surrounding hills.
Next, ascend along a picturesque hilltop drive to the storied Castello di Verrazzano, the ancestral estate of navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano, who explored the coast of North America in 1524. Perched high above the valley with sweeping 360-degree views of the Tuscan landscape, this historic estate boasts centuries-old cellars where fine Sangiovese wines age to perfection in oak casks. Depending on your schedule and preferences, you can participate in a morning cellar tour and tasting, or savor a relaxed farm-to-table lunch pairing regional delicacies with the estate’s acclaimed vintages.
In the afternoon, your journey continues along panoramic country roads to Radda in Chianti. Enclosed by its original fourteenth-century defensive ramparts, this atmospheric village was once the capital of the ancient League of Chianti. Wander through narrow stone alleys, explore charming enotecas, and enjoy tastings of velvety extra virgin olive oils and prestigious Chianti Classico Riserva wines. After an unforgettable day immersed in Tuscan viticulture, culinary heritage, and scenic countryside vistas, sit back and unwind on a smooth, comfortable drive back to your hotel in Florence.
Castello di Verrazzano Experience Programs & Details:
Please note that winery tours, tastings, and lunches are organized directly with the estate and are not included in the base private chauffeured tour fare:
Weekday Cellar Tour & Wine Tasting (11:00 AM): €32 per person (guided cellar visit and tasting; does not include lunch).
Weekday Wine Tasting Lunch (12:00 PM): €58 per person (traditional multi-course Tuscan lunch paired with estate wines; does not include winery tour).
Saturday Tuscan Lunch (12:00 PM): €45 per person (estate lunch; does not include winery tour).
We are delighted to personalize your day with alternative or additional winery visits throughout Chianti upon request at the time of booking.
