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Wine tour in Chianti: Wine Spectator TOP 100 at the Castle

From 420
Transfers not included

VIP wine tasting & tour of castle-winery + classic Tuscan wine pairing lunch

Castle tour in the private apartments of the Marquis, aperitif on the tower

Tuscan country style LUNCH in a Trattoria in the middle of Castle’s vineyards

At the CASTLE: Chianti Classico Riserva Wine Spectator TOP 100 old vintages tasting, guest at the Castle & Tuscan country lunch in a cool “Trattoria”

Wine Spectator Top 100 wine PRO tasting & tour of winery + classic Tuscan wine pairing lunch

  • A dream-come-true private luxury experience.
    Enter the walls and visit Marquis private residence, Chapel and Italian Garden.
  • Guided tour of the winery, both in the high-tech areas and in the 1.100 a.D. cellars (underground which was once the armory) where are archived bottles older than 1 century.
  • On top of the tower, with leading to Florence and Chianti vineyards panorama, aperitif with 2 sparkling wines made in Tuscany by this noble family of French origins, paired with finger-food.
  • Professional vertical tasting of Wine Spectator Top 100 wine Chianti Classico Riserva (vintages 1978 !!! 1999 !!! 2016*).
  • Classic Tuscan country style LUNCH in a Trattoria in the middle of Castle’s vineyards, in perfect pairing of Castle’s Chianti Classico Riserva!

*(or equivalent vintages if these are out of stock, ask when booking)

TUSCANY

LOCATION:
Castle & winery: Greve in Chianti (Florence)
Chianti Classico area

STYLE OF EXPERIENCE:
RARE WINES – Chianti Classico & Supertuscans

DURATION:
Duration on-site (hours. ±1): 4

HALL OF SUPERSTARS

  • Chianti Classico Riserva – TWICE in Wine Spectator TOP 100!
  • Supertuscan IGT – J. Suckling’s 96 pts.
  • Supertuscan IGT- J. Suckling’s 95 pts.
  • Sparkling, Chardonnay Classic method
  • Sparkling, Rosè Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – Classic method
  • VIN SANTO del Chianti Classico, Dessert wine from dried grapes – Alcohol: 16,5%
  • Spirit del Castello – Distillate of wine, 6 years aging in fruit trees casks – Alcohol: 42%
  • L’ACQUAVITE del Castello – Grappa – Marc distillate – Alcohol: 42% (for cooking the Risotto)

Exclusive & private experience includes:

  • Exclusive & private experience includes:
  • Visit of the private residence in the Castle.
  • Guided tour of entire winery and Castle.
  • Sparkling wines aperitif on top of the tower.
  • VERTICAL wine tasting of WS TOP 100 wine old vintages
  •  Classic Tuscan countrystyle LUNCH in a Trattoria in the middle of Castle’s vineyards, with perfect pairing of Castle’s Chianti Classico Riserva!

Wine Spectator TOP 100 judgment n.75, 90 pts.
Chianti Classico Riserva 1999*.

Wonderful aromas of spice, blackberry and incense. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a long, long finish.
Very well-crafted. Best after 2003. 12,000 cases made. —JS

Wine Spectator TOP 100 judgment n.64, 91 pts.
Chianti Classico Riserva 2000*.

Delicious, with blackberry and chocolaty character. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh, minerally finish.
This is serious Chianti. Drink now. 8,330 cases made. —JS

LUNCH MENU & pairing TOP wines

  • Grand classic Tuscan rustic lunch (example, varies seasonally, à la carte):
  • Appetizers: huge platter of typical Tuscan salami, cheeses and pickles – bruschetta with sausage, pecorino, truffles, mushrooms, etc.
  • First courses: handmade potato ravioli with wild boar sauce – Tagliatelle with meat, sausage and mushroom ragout
  • Main courses: fried chicken, rabbit and vegetables – Peposo all’Imprunetina (historical dish, beef braised in Chianti wine and black pepper) – Large platter with mixed grilled meats and baked potatoes
  • Side dishes: grilled vegetables, Tuscan beans in oil, etc.
  • Desserts: Tuscan cantucci (biscuits with almonds) and vinsanto, trifle, tiramisu, etc. Water, Italian coffee.
  • Wine: Chianti Classico Riserva (twice in Wine Spectator Top 100).

This ON SITE experience lasts about 4 (four) hours and STARTS between 10.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.
Number of People: Max 8 (eight).
Please note: PRIVATE tour, so you’ll never be mixed with other people.

ON REQUEST:
– Full day sightseeing in luxury limo, van or helicopter with English speaking pro driver/pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Florence, Bologna, etc.
– PRO Photographer/videomaker
– Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.

INCLUDES

  • Visit of the private residence in the Castle
  • Guided tour of entire winery and Castle
  • Sparkling wines aperitif on top of the tower
  • VERTICAL wine tasting of WS TOP 100 wine
  • Classic Tuscan country style LUNCH in a Trattoria in the middle of Castle’s vineyards, with perfect pairing of Castle’s Chianti Classico Riserva!

STEP BY STEP

  • Arrival in the location
  • Welcome drink and/or coffee
  • Meeting with Ambassador (usually a member of the Marquis family)
  • Storytelling about history, philosophy, products and territory
  • Guided tour of the Private Residence
  • Guided tour of the Winery
  • Guided tour of the Gardens
  • Guided tour of the Castle
  • Guided tour of the Cellars
  • Aperitif on the Castle tower
  • Vertical wine tasting of old vintages
  • Wine tasting of the top wines
  • Classic Tuscan countrystyle lunch with wine pairing in a Trattoria in the middle of Castle’s vineyards
  • Spirits & Coffee
  • Goodbye

PRICES

From 420

“Rates per person:

ADULT (≥18 yo):
Pax 2: € 720
Pax 3: € 520
Pax 4: € 520
Pax 5: € 520
Pax 6: € 420
Pax 7: € 420
Pax 8: € 420
MINOR (6-17 yo): Pax € 50
INFANT (0-5 yo): FREE”

Prices for experience only; ask for transfers prices.
Just tell us how many people and your starting location.

TRANSFERS PRICES

Please ASK, indicating in the contact form:

  1. your departure and return point
  2. how many people

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