Exclusive Chianti Rufina Private Half Day Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting from Florence
€ 379,00
- Tuscany
- 7 hours
- Tour Private
Chianti Rufina, the smallest and highest-elevation sub-region in Chianti, is celebrated for its high-altitude vineyards that add unique tannic structure to its wines.
Located northeast of Florence on the slopes of the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines, Chianti Rufina is a historic wine-producing area renowned as one of the most prestigious in Tuscany.
The legacy of winemaking here dates back to the early fifteenth century, when the Medici family recognized the area’s potential for exceptional wines. In 1716, Cosimo III de' Medici officially included Chianti Rufina in the Bando dei Vini, the world’s first law regulating wine production.
Explore this small but mighty wine region, revered since Etruscan times, and gain in-depth insights into the history and heritage of Chianti Rufina's esteemed wines.
Gain in-depth knowledge about a well-reputed and historical wine area, which can be shortly regarded as small but mighty. Wine has been produced in the Chianti Rufina region since Etruscan times.
What's included?
Visit to 2 boutique wineries
Olive oil tasting
Wine tastings
Typical local lunch with 0 km products
Private transportation
Experienced sommelier/guide with you the entire day
Pickup from your accommodation
100% private tour
Exclusions
Gratuities
Please note
Infants must sit on your lap
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
Minimum drinking age is 18
Children must be accompanied by an adult
If you have any special dietary requirements, please inform us in advance
Pickup is included and can be requested during booking or communicated before the day of the tour.
Cancellation policy
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 3 days or more before the event
Florence
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Florence by 9,30am. Our driver will normally be at your address by 9,15am. We will then drive to the first winery which will take approximately 1 hour.
NB: If you do not provide a pickup location for your private tour, our default meeting point is: Borgo Ognissanti 70, Florence, Italy.
First winery
Situated atop Montefiesole at 450 meters above sea level, this boutique winery offers a glimpse into the heart of Chianti Rufina’s countryside. Established in the 1700s by the Peruzzi family—famously referenced by Dante in The Divine Comedy—the estate later passed to the Lottero family from Genoa.
The family undertook extensive restoration, replanting vineyards and olive groves and refurbishing the villas. Today, it remains a quintessential Tuscan family-run business, harmonizing all practices with nature. As the first winery in Chianti Rufina to adopt organic production, they produce wine, olive oil, wheat, fruits, and vegetables, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern biodynamic techniques.
A centuries-old cedar of Lebanon, symbolizing strength and longevity, stands proudly on the estate, along with a restored 19th-century windmill, adding to the winery's historic charm. You will enjoy lunch and a wine tasting on the terrace of the farm’s restaurant, overlooking the breathtaking Tuscan landscape.
Second winery
Since 1992, the Lippi and Santoni families have dedicated themselves to the production of wine and oil, in full respect of nature and territory. Always organic, both the wines and the oil have been certified since 1999.
They are between 300 and 500 meters, where the climatic characteristics of Chianti Rufina area are extreme. Here artisan wines are born followed by the vineyard to the cellar by the bottle.
Just a few steps, among the vineyards or in the small village, and the view suddenly changes. Now you look out on Mugello now on Valdisieve, with your gaze towards those distant hills that enclose Florence. Important archaeological finds testify to the cultivation of vines on this soil already at the time of the Etruscans.
This winery is always full of surprises. The craftsmanship follows the nature and inclinations of the highest Chianti Rufina. Walking always with the tradition of Sangiovese, in time it has been enriched by lucky encounters between the earth and a selection of classical vine varieties. Without forgetting the olive groves that grow side by side with the vineyards.
Florence
Your guide for the day will drop you back to where you were picked up. Guides can drop clients back to other locations with prior notice.
Note: Pick-up starts 15 minute(s) before departure.
Pick up can be arranged from most hotels or appartements in Florence. Some areas in central Florence are not accessible but a pickup can be arranged from somewhere close.
