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Best wine tours in Chianti Classico

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Full-Day Chianti and Super Tuscan Wine Tour
Italy, Tuscany region
tour
from €510

Experience the best of Tuscany on this full day wine tour to the Chianti region. Discover excellent Chianti wines, beautiful scenery, local food, and picturesque medieval villages.The tour s... See More

Private tour
English
Full Day
from €510
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Half-Day Wine Tour In Chianti On An Original Vespa From Florence
Italy, Tuscany region
tour
from €119

Led by a local guide, drive your own Vespa along the quiet, cypress-lined country roads of the Chianti area, visit two wineries and enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch. Capture the best of the sce... See More

Group tour
English, Spanish
Half Day
from €119
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Hiking and Picnic Private Wine Tour in the Chianti Hills from Florence
Italy, Chianti Classico region
tour
from €148

Spend the morning hiking in the Chianti hills, have a picnic break and visit an olive oil mill for a tasting. Next, enjoy a visit to a boutique winery and savour the best of Tuscan cuisine w... See More

Private tour
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Half Day
from €148
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E-bike Small-Group Tour from Florence to Chianti with Lunch & Wine Tasting
Italy, Tuscany region
tour Best Seller
from €149

Discover the best of Tuscany in a unique way riding an e-bike through the Chianti hills. Visit a boutique winery and indulge in a typical Tuscan lunch. Tour an olive oil mill and taste their... See More

Group tour
English
Half Day
from €149
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Chianti Half Day Wine tour
Italy, Tuscany region
tour
from €49

Immerse yourself in the heart of Chianti wine country; visiting a winery and sampling fine wines. Visit the famous village of Castellina in Chianti. The Chianti region is rich in tradition ... See More

Group tour
English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Half Day
from €49
A photo of Full Day Super Tuscan Wine Tour In Chianti from Florence
Full Day Super Tuscan Wine Tour In Chianti from Florence
Italy, Tuscany region
tour Best Seller
from €219

Dive into Chianti’s wine producing history and tradition to get a real insight into the realm of world-class Tuscan wine. You will visit two renowned wineries and a boutique winery for a Tus... See More

Group tour
English, Italian
Full Day
from €219
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Why Visit Chianti Classico?

Chianti Classico is one of the most famous wine regions in the world; producing one of Italy’s finest red wines. There is no better place for a wine tasting holiday! It’s not just the wine tasting experiences in Chianti Classico that are exceptional, the region is one of the most picturesque in Italy. The landscape of vineyard covered hills and olive groves scattered with historical hamlets and medieval castles is inspirational and breathtaking.

WINE TASTING TOURS IN CHIANTI CLASSICO
Journey into the Tuscan hills between Florence and Siena, into the beating heart of Chianti country, and you’ll discover passionate winemakers who are creating serious, terroir-driven, fine red wines. If you’re interested to learn what makes Chianti Classico unique and how it differs from Chianti wine, be enlightened on a small group or private guided wine tasting tour.  

MORE REASONS TO VISIT CHIANTI CLASSICO
You can’t fail to be enchanted by the picture-postcard Chianti countryside: a mesmerising landscape of rolling hills dotted with cypress trees, olive groves and seemingly endless vineyards. When you’re not wine tasting, soak up the scenery, explore the charming medieval villages such as Montefioralle, Castellina and Castelnuovo Berardenga, and visit the ancient Castello di Briolo.  

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You can identify a Chianti Classico DOCG wine by the emblem of a black rooster that is proudly displayed on every bottle.  

Plan Your Visit

Best Known Grapes

Chianti Classico is produced predominantly from top quality Sangiovese vines and aged in oak. If the wine producer is considering a blend then a minimum of 80% is required to be Sangiovese grapes. Although these days there is a move towards 100% Sangiovese Chianti Classico. The other red varietals permitted in a Chianti Classico blend (up to 20%) are the native grapes of Canaiolo Nero and Colorino, and the international varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.    
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Best time to visit

Wine holidays to Chianti Classico and the region of Tuscany can be enjoyed throughout the year. The spring and autumn months are the perfect time of year to visit Chianti Classico, when the landscape is at its most picturesque and the weather is favourable. The autumn months of September and October are particularly good months to visit to witness the region’s grape harvest in full swing.
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How long to stay

It’s easy to arrange a full day wine tasting tour of Chianti Classico departing from Florence or Siena. These tours are an excellent introduction to the region and the fine wines produced here. However, for wine lovers looking for a more indepth Chianti experience we would recommend a leisurely 3 day itinerary of self drive or organised tours, combining winery tours with village visits, offering a full immersion into the history and traditions of Chianti Classico.
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How to get there

To visit the Chianti Classico region, base yourself in Florence or Siena, both of which are within 1 hour drive. Florence Airport (Amerigo Vespucci) is located on the outskirts of Florence. The city centre is easy to reach within 20 minutes via taxi and shuttle bus. It is also easy to reach Florence by train, with frequent fast services connecting the city with other Italian cities and with international cities such as Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and Munich. The closest airport to Siena is Florence Airport. The driving distance from Florence airport to Siena is just under 1.5 hours. Alternatively, frequent train services operate between Florence main train station and Siena, with direct services taking 1.5 hours.    
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