Wine and Food Tours in Italy

ARCANUM Toscana “Il FAUNO” wine tasting

Arcanum Il Fauno private wine tour

005 Tenuta di Arceno

Wine Spectator's Top100

Supertuscans wines between Florence and Siena

Chef prepared Tuscan wine pairing lunch

ARCANUM Toscana “Il FAUNO” vertical by TENUTA di ARCENO (a Jackson Family Wines estate)

Supertuscans wines halfway between Florence and Siena, the heart of Tuscany, plus professional Chef prepared Tuscan lunch with “zero food miles” ingredients.

Guided tour of the entire winery, then you’ll attend a professional vertical wine tasting of Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 supertuscan ARCANUM Toscana IL FAUNO IGT in 3 old vintages.

Here’s an example of a menu:

  • Appetizers mix of bruschetta or pecorino with onion and honey compote or fettunta with garlic and oil of own production or mixed Tuscan cold cuts
  • First course pappa al pomodoro or cold pasta with cherry tomatoes, basil and pine nuts
  • Main course chicken in citrus sauce or pork loin with flask beans
  • Tiramisu dessert or panna cotta with berries

TUSCANY

LOCATION:
TENUTA DI ARCENO: San Gusmè, Castelnuovo Berardenga, (Siena)
CHIANTI CLASSICO area

STYLE OF EXPERIENCE:
RARE WINES – Chianti Classico 6 Supertuscans

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

Tenuta di Arceno PHILOSOPHY

“I am a servant of the soil. The pure expression of each unique site has, from the beginning, defined my micro-cru philosophy.” – Pierre Seillan, Founding Winemaker

In pursuit of quality, the team implemented a micro-cru viticulture philosophy, which sub-divides each vineyard block into smaller sections based on the individual soil types.

Each micro-cru features varieties, clones, root stocks, and viticulture practices best suited for its terroir.

The micro-crus are tended, harvested, and vinified separately, it is only in the final stages of the wine making process that various micro-crus come together to create the finished wines.

This PRIVATE professional tasting includes:
• Guided tour of the entire winery
• Professional vertical tasting of Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 supertuscan ARCANUM Toscana IL FAUNO IGT in 3 old vintages
• Professional Chef prepared classic Tuscan full lunch with “zero food miles” ingredients
• Wines for the wine pairing lunch

A STORY…

1000 – Arceno cited in historic documents as small independent community
1716 – The first Chianti wine zone is established by Grand DUke Cosimo III de’Medici, now known as Chianti Classico
1829 – The noble Piccolomini family (Pope Innocenzo III) acquire the property
1994 – California wine visionary Jess Jackson and wife Barbara Banke purchase the estate
2016 – Wine Spectator Top 100, #19

In honor of its history, the reference to “Arceno” comes from the Etruscan word archè, meaning “point of origin.”

Wine Spectator TOP100 2016 n.19, 97 pts.
Tenuta di Arceno supertuscan
Arcanum Toscana IL FAUNO 2012*.
A polished, flavorful red, boasting floral, black currant, raspberry and spice flavors.
Firm yet harmonious, with the fine aftertaste lingering with fruit, iron, tobacco and tea elements.
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.
Drink now through 2024. 11,829 cases made. —BS

FULL TUSCAN LUNCH & pairing TOP wines and spirits

Here’s an example of a menu with local products at km 0, prepared by a PRO CHEF:

  • Appetizers mix of bruschetta or pecorino with onion and honey compote or fettunta with garlic and oil of own production or mixed Tuscan cold cuts
  • First course pappa al pomodoro or cold pasta with cherry tomatoes, basil and pine nuts
  • Main course chicken in citrus sauce or pork loin with flask beans
  • Tiramisu dessert or panna cotta with berries.

NOTE:
IMPORTANT: this ON SITE experience lasts about 3-4 (three-four) hours plus time for lunch and STARTS at 10.00 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 CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice etc.
  • PRO Photographer/videomaker
  • Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.

PRICES

From 440

Rates per person:

ADULT (≥18 yo):
Pax 2: € 360
Pax 3: € 360
Pax 4: € 360
Pax 5: € 360
Pax 6: € 360
Pax 7: € 360
Pax 8: € 360
MINOR (10-17 yo): Pax € 180
INFANT (0-9 yo): FREE

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

SUPERSTARS

Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 of the World supertuscan wine “ARCANUM Toscana IL FAUNO” IGT, vertical tasting of 3 old vintages impossible to find elsewhere.

TOP PRODUCTS

• Il Fauno IGT: Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 wine: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot

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STEP BY STEP

  • Arrival in the location
  • Welcome
  • Meeting with guide
  • Storytelling about history, philosophy, products and territory
  • Guided tour of the Winery
  • Guided tour of the Vineyards
  • Guided tour of the Cellars
  • Guided tour of the Farm
  • Vertical wine tasting of old vintages
  • Wine tasting of the top wines
  • Full Lunch with wine pairing
  • Spirits & Coffee goodbye
  • Free time
  • Goodbye

SUPERSTARS

Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 of the World supertuscan wine “ARCANUM Toscana IL FAUNO” IGT, vertical tasting of 3 old vintages impossible to find elsewhere.

TOP PRODUCTS

• Il Fauno IGT: Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 wine: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot

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