TUSCANY WINE TOURS
Tour Chianti Classico, Montalcino, Maremma, and More in Tuscany
A FOOD & WINE LOVERS DREAM
I’ve been visiting the great estates in Tuscany for many years. Like you, I consider it to be one of the most idyllic places in the world, and our Fine Vintage tours take you to my favorite spots.
We have two fantastic options for touring Tuscany. Either you book a 3-day private tour on your own schedule or you join one of famous group tours hosted by a Master of Wine that lasts 5 days on the set schedules below.
You’ll explore the classic wineries in the rolling hills of Chianti Classico, the icons of Montalcino in their majestic castellos, and the titans of the coast, the so-called Super-Tuscans, the most famous wines of Italy. We visit the cream of the crop.
It’s a learning experience beyond compare, fun-filled, and definitely qualifies as a bucket list trip.
I invite you to join us.
JAMES CLUER, MASTER OF WINE
GROUP TOUR DATES
ABOUT THE TOUR & REGION
THE 3 CLASSIC REGIONS OF TUSCANY
We meet in Florence and set-off for the coast to discover the iconic Super Tuscan estates. Our hotel is the epitome of Italian charm, overlooking the Mediterranean.
After 2 days we move on to Montalcino to taste spectacular Brunellos, including some of the most prized wines of Italy. We stay at a luxurious hotel in the hills just outside of Siena.
The final 2 days feature the historic estates in Chianti Classico, magnificent castellos, where we taste old vintages and learn from the owners and winemakers.
On a Fine Vintage tour, you’ll get privileged access to people, places and wines. It’s really quite an experience.
THE THREE CLASSIC REGIONS OF TUSCANY
We meet in Florence and set-off for the coast to discover the iconic Super-Tuscan estates. Our hotel is the epitome of Italian charm, overlooking the Mediterranean.
After two days we move on to Montalcino to taste spectacular Brunellos, including some of the most prized wines of Italy. We stay at a five-star hotel in the very heart of Siena.
The final two days feature the historic estates in Chianti Classico, magnificent castellos, where we taste old vintages and learn from the owners and winemakers.
On a Fine Vintage tour, you’ll get privileged access to people, places and wines. It’s really quite an experience.
THE COAST & THE SUPER TUSCANS
We begin on the coast where we discover the Super Tuscans, some of the most famous wineries in the world, where the Cabernets and Merlot reign supreme. These are exceptional quality wines.
We tour the great names, typically including Ornellaia, Tua Rita, and more.
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO & SIENA
On the third day we drive to Montalcino where we taste some of my favorite wines in the world, the spectacular Brunellos. These 100% Sangiovese wines are highly complex and are capable of ageing for decades.
For the last two nights we stay at a luxury hotel nestled in the rolling Tuscan hills just outside of Siena.
CHIANTI CLASSICO & GRAND CASTELLOS
Enjoy free time in the morning to book a spa treatment or pop off on your own to explore Siena. In the afternoon, we set out from our Tuscan hideaway to visit the great producers in Chianti Classico, usually including estates like Brolio, Castello di Ama, and Tignanello.
These are magnificent castellos whose wines are often the surprise favorites of our guests.
CHIANTI CLASSICO & GRAND CASTELLOS
Enjoy free time in the morning to book a spa treatment or pop off on your own to explore Siena. In the afternoon, we set out from our Tuscan hideaway to visit the great producers in Chianti Classico, usually including estates like Castello di Brolio and Tignanello.
These are magnificent castellos whose wines are often the surprise favorites of our guests.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Our Luxury Wine Tours in Tuscany are guided by Masters of Wine, Colin Gent and Robin Kick.
COLIN became a Master of Wine in 2003 is the lead lecturer in the Wine Business Masters programs at Kedge Business School. He previously worked for the Boredaux-based wine broker Europvin with such illustrious estates as E. Guigal, Vega Sicilia, and Emilio Lustau sherries. He provides sales and marketing consultancy services to importers and exporters alike, as well as offering high-end wine education and wine tourism.
Colin is an accomplished public speaker and expert taster, having hosted seminars, masterclasses, and dinners all over the world. His greatest pleasure is sharing his knowledge and passion for wine, and the history, the geography and culture that shape it. You are in expert hands when traveling with Colin.
Originally from the Chicago area, Robin now calls Switzerland home, where she works as a freelance wine educator, tour guide, journalist, wine judge, and buying consultant.
Her passion for wine inspired her to pursue studies in Burgundy and at the Université du Vin in the Rhône Valley. A fortunate twist of fate brought her to Christie’s in Beverly Hills, where she spent four years as a wine auction specialist. London followed in 2004, where she later became the wine buyer for an award-winning merchant, specializing in French and Italian wines.
In 2014, Robin became a Master of Wine after years of study, travel, and hands-on experience, successfully completing both the examination and a dissertation on the wines of the Côte d’Or.
Robin’s other professional affiliations include the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin and the Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne. She is also certified in Chianti Classico wines by the Consorzio Vino e Olio Chianti Classico and is an accredited Sherry Educator.
Known for her infectious enthusiasm and engaging style, Robin loves sharing the stories, wines, food, history, and culture of the world’s great wine regions, making every experience as enjoyable as it is educational!
UPCOMING TUSCANY WINE TOUR
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Included in the price is four nights’ accommodation, all meals during the tour (except for the free time in Chianti), all winery tours, all wines at the visits, local transport for the duration of the tour, and all taxes and gratuities.
Basically everything is included except your flights, your onwards transport after the tour ends in Florence, insurance, and any items of a personal nature.
PLANNING TIPS
Before the tour we will send you some useful pre-trip information to help you with your planning. Here you’ll find advice on how to get there, tips on what to wear, other things to do in Florence, details on the hotels, and what you might like to read in advance.
WEATHER
We visit during some of the nicest times of year, the spring and the fall. The weather is not too hot, is typically dry, and warm.
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