Antinori's Noble Tuscany
Antinori's Noble Tuscany
About the Tuscany cooking vacation location: The Antinori family is one of Italy’s most famous wine-making families, and they will welcome you on one of our best Tuscany wine tours. They have been making wines in the Chianti region of Tuscany for over seven hundred years, and the Marchese Piero Antinori shook up the entire Italian wine world with “Tignanello” known today as one of the first Super Tuscans, which have for the decades since been regarded as some of the best wines in the world.
But wine is only a part of the amazing Antinori presence in Tuscany that you will experience on our Tuscany wine tours, as they are deeply committed to the land, the food, and the people. A small “borgo” owned by the Antiniori family, is the primary location for this International Kitchen Tuscany cooking school vacation and wine tasting tour, and your instructor will be the famed Michelin-star chef Matia Barciulli or one of his chefs. Spend a week savoring the food and wines of Tuscany while enjoying the gorgeous views over the Antinori vineyards on one of our favorite Tuscany wine tours and foodie trips.
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Your 4 hands-on Tuscany cooking school classes will be at the new Fonte de’ Medici Cooking School with Michelin-star Chef Matia Barciulli or his sous chef. The food that inspires the courses hails from the Trattoria de’ Medici and the Michelin-star Osteria di Passignano, and its roots are all Tuscan. You will prepare staples of Tuscan cuisine as well as innovative Tuscan dishes that are all seasonally-based, and enriched by the Tuscan air and, of course, the accompanying Antinori wines.
Classes include:
- Two afternoon cooking classes featuring traditional Tuscan cuisine
- One pasta and bread class
- One pizza class at a local restaurant
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Itinerary
Day One
- Group transfer from Florence airport or train station to Fonte de’ Medici, home for our Tuscany wine tours with the Antinori family. This beautiful wine resort, owned by the famed wine-making family, is perfectly nestled in between the Chianti vineyards. The village, six hundred years old, takes its name from a fresh water spring that served as a resting place for pilgrims on their way from Florence to Rome.
- Check in to your room (each room is named after a different grape), and enjoy a late afternoon at leisure to relax by the pool.
- Welcome dinner at “Trattoria della Fonte,” the resort restaurant.
- Overnight.
Day Two
- Breakfast, followed by the morning at your disposal to enjoy the hotel facilities.
- Lunch on your own.
- Around 3:30 pm, meet the Chef at the Fonte de’ Medici Cooking School, where you will learn the two basic tenets of Tuscan cuisine : selection of fresh ingredients and olive oil!
- After class, transfer and visit the historical Antinori wine cellars in Badia a Passignano (The Abbey of Passignano), located in the Chianti Classico region. The abbey is an ancient monastery dating back to 395 AD, when it was established by the archbishop of Florence. Today it is still inhabited by monks of the Vallombrosian Order, who remain the guardians of their cultural and historical treasures. It is one of the most famous cellars in Italy, and a must-see on our Tuscany wine tours in the Chianti.
- Dinner will follow at the Michelin-starred restaurant Osteria di Passignano, along with some prestigious Antinori wines.
- Overnight.
Day Three
- Breakfast.
- At 9:30 am, meet your English-speaking driving guide for a full-day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano. In Siena you will have time at your disposal to discover on your own the city that was Florence’s sworn enemy for centuries, and that today is famous throughout world for hosting the Palio horse race in early July and mid August in Piazza del Campo, the town’s main square.
- Lunch on your own in Siena. (Your driving guide will provide background on Siena with suggestions of things to see and places to eat, but if you prefer a 2-hour guided walking tour of the city, that can be arranged at an additional cost, to be paid locally.)
- After lunch, depart for San Gimignano, known as the “Manhattan” of Tuscany for its stunning skyline of rare medieval tower-houses. The village is a UNESCO heritage site, and its main church, the Duomo, contains magnificent frescos of great Tuscan Renaissance artists like Benozzo Gozzoli and Domenico Ghirlandaio. Time at your disposal to walk around and shop on your own.
- Early in the afternoon, transfer back to Fonte de’ Medici.
- Dinner at “Trattoria della Fonte” and overnight.
Day Four
- Breakfast and early morning at your disposal for individual explorations of the area, or for use of the hotel facilities.
- At 11:45 a.m., transfer to the new headquarters of the prestigious Antinori family, certainly the biggest name in the world of Tuscan Wines, to continue your wine tasting tours in Tuscany. The Antinoris waited seven years to complete their breathtaking new cellar. From the very beginning, the fundamental concept was that of “invisibility.” The cellars were to be constructed in total harmony with the landscape and, for this reason, it was decided to plant a vineyard to cover the entire edifice. Enjoy a guided visit of the cellar followed by lunch at Ristorante Rinuccio 1180 inside the cellars. This is one of our favorite experiences during our Tuscany wine tours.
- Return to Fonte de’ Medici after lunch and enjoy your next cooking class and dinner at “Trattoria della Fonte.”
- Overnight at Fonte de’ Medici.
Day Five
- Breakfast at the estate.
- Around 9:30 am, meet your English-speaking driving guide for a full day excursion. You will first discover Greve and its quaint Piazza, where you make sure to stop at Falorni’s Butcher Shop. Walk up to Montefioralle to discover the Medieval village where Amerigo Vespucci was born.
- Later, proceed to Castellina in Chianti and stop at Querceto di Castellina Wine Estate, a family-run winery, for a different sort of Tuscany wine tour and tasting. Enjoy a guided wine tasting together with a light lunch to follow.
- Around 4:30 pm, arrive at Badia a Passignano, where you will head to the Pizzeria “Le Scuderie” to learn how to make a real Italian pizza in a wood-burning pizza oven. After the class you will be able to eat your own “personal” pizza.
- Transfer back to Fonte de’ Medici.
- Overnight.
Day Six
- Breakfast, followed by free time to enjoy the pool or for a nice walk in the hills, woods, and vineyards surrounding Fonte de’ Medici. Or, enjoy a bike ride (bikes are provided by the property free of charge).
- Lunch on your own.
- Around 3:30 pm, meet Chef Matia for your last hands-on cooking lesson focusing on fresh pasta and bread, with a tasting of your dishes during the class.
- Barbecue dinner to follow the cooking class.
- Overnight.
Day Seven
- Breakfast and check out. Group transfer around 10:00 am to Florence railway station or Florence airport.
Day One
- Group transfer from Florence airport or train station to Fonte de’ Medici. This beautiful wine resort, owned by the famed wine-making Antinori family, is perfectly nestled in between the Chianti vineyards. The village, six hundred years old, takes its name from a fresh water spring that served as a resting place for pilgrims on their way from Florence to Rome.
- Check in to your room (each room is named after a different grape), and enjoy a late afternoon at leisure to relax by the pool.
- Welcome dinner at “Trattoria della Fonte,” the resort restaurant.
- Overnight.
Day Two
- Breakfast, followed by the morning at your disposal to enjoy the hotel facilities.
- Lunch on your own.
- Around 3:30 pm, meet the Chef at the Fonte de’ Medici Cooking School, where you will learn the two basic tenets of Tuscan cuisine : selection of fresh ingredients and olive oil!
- After class, transfer and visit the historical Antinori wine cellars in Badia a Passignano (The Abbey of Passignano), located in the Chianti Classico region. The abbey is an ancient monastery dating back to 395 AD, when it was established by the archbishop of Florence. Today it is still inhabited by monks of the Vallombrosian Order, who remain the guardians of their cultural and historical treasures.
- Dinner will follow at the Michelin-starred restaurant Osteria di Passignano, along with some prestigious Antinori wines.
- Overnight.
Day Three
- Breakfast.
- At 9:30 am, meet your English-speaking driving guide for a full-day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano. In Siena you will have time at your disposal to discover on your own the city that was Florence’s sworn enemy for centuries, and that today is famous throughout world for hosting the Palio horse race in early July and mid August in Piazza del Campo, the town’s main square.
- Lunch on your own in Siena. (Your driving guide will provide background on Siena with suggestions of things to see and places to eat, but if you prefer a 2-hour guided walking tour of the city, that can be arranged at an additional cost, to be paid locally.)
- After lunch, depart for San Gimignano, known as the “Manhattan” of Tuscany for its stunning skyline of rare medieval tower-houses. The village is a UNESCO heritage site, and its main church, the Duomo, contains magnificent frescos of great Tuscan Renaissance artists like Benozzo Gozzoli and Domenico Ghirlandaio. Time at your disposal to walk around and shop on your own.
- Early in the afternoon, transfer back to Fonte de’ Medici.
- Dinner at “Trattoria della Fonte” and overnight.
Day Four
- Breakfast and early morning at your disposal for individual explorations of the area, or for use of the hotel facilities.
- At 11:45 a.m., transfer to the new headquarters of the prestigious Antinori family, certainly the biggest name in the world of Tuscan Wines. The Antinoris waited seven years to complete their breathtaking new cellar. From the very beginning, the fundamental concept was that of “invisibility.” The cellars were to be constructed in total harmony with the landscape and, for this reason, it was decided to plant a vineyard to cover the entire edifice. Enjoy a guided visit of the cellar followed by lunch at Ristorante Rinuccio 1180 inside the cellars.
- Return to Fonte de’ Medici after lunch and enjoy your next cooking class and dinner at “Trattoria della Fonte.”
- Overnight at Fonte de’ Medici.
Day Five
- Breakfast and check out. Group transfer around 10:00 am to Florence railway station or Florence airport.
Trip Details
Included in the 6-Night Trip
Accommodations
6 nights in a double or double twin room
Food & Beverages
- Daily breakfast
- 2 lunches
- 6 dinners
- Local wine included with all included meals
Classes & Instructors
Your 4 hands-on Tuscany cooking school classes will be at the new Fonte de’ Medici Cooking School with Michelin-star Chef Matia Barciulli or his sous chef. The food that inspires the courses hails from the Trattoria de’ Medici and the Michelin-star Osteria di Passignano, and its roots are all Tuscan. You will prepare staples of Tuscan cuisine as well as innovative Tuscan dishes that are all seasonally-based, and enriched by the Tuscan air and, of course, the accompanying Antinori wines.
Classes include:
- Two afternoon cooking classes featuring traditional Tuscan cuisine
- One pasta and bread class
- One pizza class at a local restaurant
Excursions
- Full-day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano with English-speaking driver guide
- Guided Tuscany wine tour of Antinori Chianti Classico winery in Bargino
- Full-day excursion to Chianti with English-speaking driver guide
Transfer Details
- Arrival transfer from Florence airport (around 12:00 noon) or train station (around 3:30 PM).
- Return transfer around 10 AM to Florence train station or airport.
Other transfers will be charged an extra 120 Euros each way.
Not Included
* Tips
* Additional beverages
* Tour with licensed guide in Siena or San Gimignano (can be arranged on request)
Included in the 4-Night Trip
Accommodations
4 nights in a double or double twin room
Food & Beverages
- Daily breakfast
- 1 lunch
- 4 dinners
- Local wine included with all included meals
Classes & Instructors
Your 2 hands-on Tuscany cooking school classes will be at the new Fonte de’ Medici Cooking School with Michelin-star Chef Matia Barciulli or his sous chef. The food that inspires the courses hails from the Trattoria de’ Medici and the Michelin-star Osteria di Passignano, and its roots are all Tuscan. You will prepare staples of Tuscan cuisine as well as innovative Tuscan dishes that are all seasonally-based, and enriched by the Tuscan air and, of course, the accompanying Antinori wines.
Classes include:
- Two afternoon cooking class featuring traditional Tuscan cuisine
Excursions
- Full-day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano with English-speaking driver guide
- Guided visit of Antinori Chianti Classico winery in Bargino
Transfer Details
- Arrival transfer from Florence airport (around 12:00 noon) or train station (around 3:30 PM).
- Return transfer around 10 AM to Florence train station or airport.
Other transfers will be charged an extra 120 Euros each way.
Not Included
* Tips
* Additional beverages
* Tour with licensed guide in Siena or San Gimignano (can be arranged on request)
Accommodation Information
Part of the Antinori wine empire lies on a 300-plus hectare plot near Badia a Passignano, which includes the lovely Fonte de’ Medici, which will be your home for this exclusive and unforgettable foray into the food and wines of Tuscany. Perched on a hilltop, ideally situated near Florence, and literally surrounded by vineyards on all sides, the Fonte de’ Medici is a perfect place to explore Tuscany. The estate dates back to the 1400’s, and the several small buildings now house the elegant rooms, suites, and apartments, as well as a swimming pool, trattoria, and tennis court.
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Pricing & Tour Dates
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2019 Pricing:
March through November
6-night Program
US$4100 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$550 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
- Subtract US$300 per person when booking 4 or more people
- Add US$200 per person to upgrade to Classic Suite
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Tour Dates
Available the following dates March to November for a minimum of 2 people. Itinerary usually starts on Sunday, but other start days might be available.
2019
March 3-9
March 10-16
March 17-23
March 24-30
March 31-April 6
April 7-13
April 14-20
April 21-27
April 28-May 4
May 5-11
May 12-18
May 19-25
May 26-June 1
June 2-8
June 9-15
June 16-22
June 23-29
June 30-July 6
July 7-13
July 14-20
July 21-27
July 28-August 3
August 4-10
August 11-17
August 18-24
August 25-31
September 1-7
September 8-14
September 15-21
September 22-28
September 29-October 5
October 6-12
October 13-19
October 20-26
October 27-November 2
November 3-9
November 10-16
November 17-23
November 24-30
Looking for tour date information?
2019 Pricing:
March to November
4-night Program
US$2800 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$425 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
- Subtract US$200 per person when booking 4 or more people
- Add US$200 per person to upgrade to Classic suite
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Tour Dates
Available the following dates March to November for a minimum of 2 people. Itinerary usually starts on Sunday, but other start days might be available.
2019
March 3-7
March 10-14
March 17-21
March 24-28
March 31-April 4
April 7-11
April 14-18
April 21-25
April 28-May 2
May 5-9
May 12-16
May 19-23
May 26-30
June 2-6
June 9-13
June 16-20
June 23-27
June 30-July 4
July 7-11
July 14-18
July 21-25
July 28-August 1
August 4-8
August 11-15
August 18-22
August 25-29
September 1-5
September 8-12
September 15-19
September 22-26
September 29-October 3
October 6-10
October 13-17
October 20-24
October 27-31
November 3-7
November 10-14
November 17-21
November 24-28
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Country:
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Region:
Tuscany
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$3,800
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