Luxury Antinori nel Chianti Classico Wine Tasting Tours
Antinori is one of Italy’s premier cellars and among Italy’s best-known brands of wine – synonymous with Chianti and the Super Tuscan wines. The Marchesi Antinori family is one of Italy’s most famous wine-making families, and they will welcome you on one of our best wine tours in Tuscany. They have been making iconic wines in the Chianti Classico wine 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 World’s Number One Wines.
But wine is only a part of the amazing Antinori presence in Tuscany that you will experience on our wine tours in Tuscany in the Chianti region, as they are deeply committed to the land, the food, and the people. A small “borgo” owned by the Antinori family, is the primary location for this private cooking class 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 and learning about the wine-growing process while enjoying the gorgeous views over the Antinori vineyards on one of our favorite foodie trips and wine tours.
If you’re looking for the ultimate Tuscan wine tour, pair it with our Truly Tuscany: Wine Tasting Tour on Tuscany’s Western Coast.
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Antinori Food & Wine Vacations Highlights
Experience the best of Tuscany on a guided food and wine tour that includes hands-on cooking classes featuring Tuscan cuisine and authentic Italian wood-fired pizza, as well as wine tastings of Tignanello and Solaia wines. Your wine tastings will range from the famous wine cellars at Badia a Passignano to small, family-owned wineries in other parts of the Chianti region.
Tignanello Wine Tasting & Cooking Trip Itinerary
Find out what to expect during our perfect wine tours to taste Antinori wines and learn about Super Tuscan and Chianti Classico wines.
Day One – Sunday
- Private 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 Superior room ( each room is named after a different grape ) and late afternoon at leisure to relax by the pool.
- Welcome dinner at “Trattoria della Fonte,” the resort restaurant.
- Overnight.
Day Two – Monday
- Breakfast and early morning at disposal for individual explorations or enjoy the hotel facilities.
- At about 10,00 am walk for about 15 minutes and reach the prestigious Tignanello Wine Cellars: the Antinori estate’s two signature wines, Solaia and Tignanello, are produced from these vineyards and have been defined by the international press as “among the most influential wines in the history of Italian viticulture”. Tignanello and Solaia each have their own exclusive vinification and aging cellars. This approach enhances the unique qualities of each wine by allowing us to refine and perfect each and every detail. The vinification cellar was completely renovated between 2008 and 2009. At the end of the wine cellar tour Wine tasting to follow with snacks.
- Head back to the resort and time on your own for a light lunch at the trattoria.
- In the afternoon private transfer to the charming village of Badia a Passignano where the Chef of the Restaurant and Pizzeria Le Scuderie will teach you how to do a real Italian Pizza in the wood oven . After the class you will be able to eat your “personal ” Pizza with wine. Transfer back to Fonte de Medici after dinner.
- Overnight.
Day Three – Tuesday
- Breakfast at the estate.
- At 10,00 am meet your Chef at the Cooking School to discover traditional Tuscan recipes. The Chef will create with you a complete menu and will provide you all the recipes in a practical pantry. Lunch to follow at Trattoria della Fonte.
- In the afternoon meet your English speaking driver and arrival in the beautiful city of Siena. Together with your private guide discover the glorious Cathedral and its interior, Campo Square and the tremendous stories about the horse-race, Palio. Walking around with a native, you’ll discover “official” info as well as “back stage” stories. According to your interests, you might want to go to visit a Contrada (clubhouse of a town district), usually closed to the public. During the guided tour stop in 2 local pastry shops to taste the original “ricciarelli” biscuits and “Panforte” cake of Siena. Dinner at the traditional Restaurant Enoteca dei Vinattieri to taste the famous Pici all’aglione (pasta dish) .
- Return back to your accommodation after dinner and overnight.
- Overnight.
Day Four – Wednesday
- Breakfast.
- At 9,30 am meet your English speaking driving guide for a full day excursion in the Chianti region : discover Greve and its quaint Piazza and 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 family run authentic winery . Enjoy a guided wine cellar tour together with lunch and wine tasting to follow.
- At 3:30 return back to your accommodation to meet the property’s Executive Chef at 4:00 for a hands on cooking class to discover all the secrets of the Italian pasta. Dinner with tasting menu at Trattoria della Fonte will follow with paired wines.
- Overnight.
Day Five – Thursday
- Breakfast, followed by the morning at your disposal to enjoy the hotel facilities.
- This morning at 9:30 a.m. meet in the hotel lobby with your English-speaking driver and reach the lovely town of Badia a Passignano to enjoy your truffle hunting experience with a truffle hunter and his faithful and friendly dog. He will tell you about which are the kinds of truffles, about the training techniques for dogs and, of course, he will show you the art of truffle hunting in the countryside. For this visit, appropriate clothing and shoes are required.
- Lunch based on truffles will follow with paired wines. After lunch reach the charming village of San Gimignano for a pleasant walk on your own in the city center: already a powerful community in the 1100, San Gimignano became famous for its daring towers built to symbolize the wealth of the town and of its merchants.
- After the walk return back to Fonte de Medici. Dinner on own this evening.
- Overnight at Fonte de’ Medici.
Day Six – Friday
- Breakfast.
- This morning at 9:00 a.m. meet in the hotel lobby with your English-speaking driver and reach the lovely town of Pienza true symbol of Renaissance. Walk on your own in the narrow romantic streets of this tiny village who was home to Pope Pius II and perfectly represents the Quintessence of Tuscany over five hundred years later.
- At 11:30 drive to the family Wine Estate of La Bindella for a wine tour of the historical wine cellar with lunch and wine tastings to follow. After lunch reach the wine region of Brunello di Montalcino and stop to the Wine Estate Caparzo for a guided visit of their wine cellars and to taste their Brunello di Montalcino.
- Return back to Fonte de Medici.
- Dinner on your own and overnight.
Day Seven – Saturday
- Breakfast and check out. Transfer around 10:00 am to Florence railway station or Florence airport.
Day One
- Private 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 Superior room ( each room is named after a different grape ) and late afternoon at leisure to relax by the pool.
- Welcome dinner at “Trattoria della Fonte,” the resort restaurant.
- Overnight.
Day Two
- Breakfast and early morning at disposal for individual explorations or enjoy the hotel facilities.
- At about 10,00 am walk for about 15 minutes and reach the prestigious Tignanello Wine Cellars: the Antinori estate’s two signature wines, Solaia and Tignanello, are produced from these vineyards and have been defined by the international press as “among the most influential wines in the history of Italian viticulture”. Tignanello and Solaia each have their own exclusive vinification and aging cellars. This approach enhances the unique qualities of each wine by allowing us to refine and perfect each and every detail. The vinification cellar was completely renovated between 2008 and 2009. At the end of the wine cellar tour Wine tasting to follow with snacks.
- Head back to the resort and time on your own for a light lunch at the trattoria.
- In the afternoon private transfer to the charming village of Badia a Passignano where the Chef of the Restaurant and Pizzeria Le Scuderie will teach you how to do a real Italian Pizza in the wood oven . After the class you will be able to eat your “personal ” Pizza with wine. Transfer back to Fonte de Medici after dinner.
- Overnight.
Day Three
- Breakfast at the estate.
- At 10,00 am meet your Chef at the Cooking School to discover traditional Tuscan recipes. The Chef will create with you a complete menu and will provide you all the recipes in a practical pantry. Lunch to follow at Trattoria della Fonte.
- In the afternoon meet your English speaking driver and arrival in the beautiful city of Siena. Together with your private guide discover the glorious Cathedral and its interior, Campo Square and the tremendous stories about the horse-race, Palio. Walking around with a native, you’ll discover “official” info as well as “back stage” stories. According to your interests, you might want to go to visit a Contrada (clubhouse of a town district), usually closed to the public. During the guided tour stop in 2 local pastry shops to taste the original “ricciarelli” biscuits and “Panforte” cake of Siena. Dinner at the traditional Restaurant Enoteca dei Vinattieri to taste the famous Pici all’aglione (pasta dish) .
- Return back to your accommodation after dinner and overnight.
- Overnight.
Day Four
- Breakfast.
- At 9,30 am meet your English speaking driving guide for a full day excursion in the Chianti region : discover Greve and its quaint Piazza and 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 family run authentic winery . Enjoy a guided wine cellar tour together with lunch and wine tasting to follow.
- At 3:30 return back to your accommodation to meet the Executive Chef Antinori at 4:00 for a hands on cooking class to discover all the secrets of the Italian pasta. Dinner with tasting menu at Trattoria della Fonte will follow with paired wines.
- Overnight.
Day Five
- Breakfast and check out. Transfer around 10:00 am to Florence railway station or Florence airport.
Winery Visit & Tasting at Cantina Antinori Details
Included in the 6-Night Chianti Wine Tasting Vacation
Accommodations
6 nights in a superior double or double twin room
Food & Beverages
- Daily breakfast
- 3 lunches
- 4 dinners
- Local wine included with all included meals
Classes & Instructors
Your 3 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 chefs, or at a local restaurant. The food that inspires the courses hails from the Trattoria de’ Medici, 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 cooking classes featuring traditional Tuscan cuisine
- One pizza class at a local restaurant
Excursions
- Excursion to Siena with 2-hour guided tour
- Truffle hunt
- Visit of San Gimignano
- Guided Tuscany wine tours of Tignanello, Querceto, Bindella, and Caparzo wineries
- Full-day excursion to Chianti with English-speaking driver guide
- Excursion to Pienza and Montalcino
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
Included in the 4-Night Tuscan Culinary Tour
Accommodations
4 nights in a double or double twin room
Food & Beverages
- Daily breakfast
- 2 lunches
- 4 dinners
- Local wine included with all included meals
Classes & Instructors
Your 3 hands-on Tuscany cooking school classes will be at the new Fonte de’ Medici Cooking School with the chefs of the resort. The food that inspires the courses hails from the Trattoria de’ Medici, 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 cooking classes featuring traditional Tuscan cuisine
- One pizza class at a local restaurant
Excursions
- Excursion to Siena with 2-hour guided tour
- Guided Tuscany wine tours of Tignanello and Querceto wineries
- 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
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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Antinori Wine Tours in Tuscany: Pricing & Dates
Find pricing and dates for our Antinori winery visits below, and contact us for availability or to book your trip.
Sample* Pricing:
March through October
(please inquire with specific dates)
6-Night Food and Wine Tour Pricing
US$4950 per person based on double occupancy
*Pricing can vary by season and number of people in your party–please inquire with specific dates for pricing and availability.
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Single supplement: please inquire.
Want pre- or post-nights in Florence? Please inquire!
Tuscany Food and Wine Tour Dates
Our wine tours in Tuscany at the Antinori estate are generally available March to November for a minimum of 2 people. The Tuscan cooking vacation itinerary usually starts on Sunday, and be customized according to your tastes. Sample dates follow, but please inquire for availability.
2024
Available weekly March through October for a minimum of 2 people. Please inquire for dates.
Sample* Pricing:
March through October
(please inquire with specific dates)
4-Night Tuscany Food and Wine Tour Pricing
US$3900 per person based on double occupancy
*Pricing varies by season and number of people in your party–please inquire with specific dates for accurate pricing for your trip.
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Single supplement – please inquire.
Pre- or post-nights in Florence? Please inquire!
Dates of Winery Visit and Tastings at Antinori
Our Tuscany wine tours at the Antinori estate are generally available March to November for a minimum of 2 people. The Tuscany culinary tour itinerary usually starts on a Sunday.
2024
Our Antinori winery and cooking vacations are available weekly March through October for a minimum of 2 people. Please inquire for dates
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