Tasting of native Tuscan red wines in Florence
Discover Tuscany that goes beyond Sangiovese with our guided tastings upon reservation, also in English.
Taste all the unexpected wine-making Tuscany while staying in Florence.
In Tuscany we know that Sangiovese is the undisputed king.
But no, it's not just Sangiovese! Accompanying it are rare vines that have been rediscovered and also vinified in purity.
Those hidden treasures, or rather those delicious hidden treasures that you have near home but that perhaps you don't know about yet.
With the tasting "The native reds with the intruder" you can go for a walk in the most unusual Tuscany. Also passing through Bolgheri to discover an unusual intruder, a Cabernet Franc grown as a tree!
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Tasting of native Tuscan red wines in Florence
What's included in Tasting of native Tuscan red wines in Florence
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Are you tired of having the usual Chianti or the usual Sangiovese di Toscana in your glass? Do you want to go beyond the usual Bolgheri, Brunello, Montepulciano, etc, etc...? The "Native reds with the intruder" tasting takes you for a walk in the most unusual Tuscany. Also passing through Bolgheri to discover an unusual intruder, a Cabernet Franc grown as a tree. A way to recover some form of autochthony even for international vines! The 6 wines tasted: 1. Tindilloro 2019 Podere Fornace Prima - Canaiolo 2. Barsaglina 2019 Monastery of the White Friars 3. Agellus 2017 Poggio al Gello or Round Leaf of the Renaissance 2015 Piandaccoli 4. Pugnitello del Piaggione 2016 Poggio al Gello or Somatico 2021 Podere il Castellaccio 5. Il Castellaccio 2020 Podere il Castellaccio - Cabernet Franc 6. Ciliegiolo 2021 Tenuta Aquilaia Paired with 2 courses: - selection of cured meats and cheeses - meat stew with smoked puree or aubergine parmigiana The tasting is part of the ABS - Anything But Sangiovese tasting cycle, which can always be booked here on Viator: - Trebbiano doesn't exist - My name is Orpicchio - The native reds with the intruder
Food Menu
MAIN - Tindilloro 2019 Podere Fornace Prima - Canaiolo
Paired with 2 courses: selection of cured meats and cheeses and meat stew accompanied by smoked puree or aubergine parmigiana
MAIN - Barsaglina 2019 Monastery of the White Friars
Paired with 2 courses: selection of cured meats and cheeses and meat stew accompanied by smoked puree or aubergine parmigiana
MAIN - Agellus 2017 Poggio al Gello or Round Leaf of the Renaissance 2015 Piandaccoli
Paired with 2 courses: selection of cured meats and cheeses and meat stew accompanied by smoked puree or aubergine parmigiana
MAIN - Pugnitello Piaggione 2016 Poggio al Gello or Somatico 2021 Podere il Castellaccio
Paired with 2 courses: selection of cured meats and cheeses and meat stew accompanied by smoked puree or aubergine parmigiana
MAIN - Il Castellaccio 2020 Podere il Castellaccio - Cabernet Franc
Paired with 2 courses: selection of cured meats and cheeses and meat stew accompanied by smoked puree or aubergine parmigiana
MAIN - Ciliegiolo 2021 Tenuta Aquilaia
Paired with 2 courses: selection of cured meats and cheeses and meat stew accompanied by smoked puree or aubergine parmigiana
Inclusions
- 6 glasses of the wines offered for tasting and pairing with two main courses are included.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point is at the entrance to the restaurant on Via Romana 126/rosso
