Chianti: Etruscan Winery, 4-Course Lunch & Wine Tasting

Inside a Tuscan Etruscan Cellar: Lunch & Six Wines

You tour an ancient Etruscan cellar and learn how the winemakers select grapes and manage fermentation. Then sit down to a four-course lunch where each dish pairs with one of six regional wines made on-site. Vegetarian options and allergy accommodations are available if you specify them at booking. Public transport reaches the location, and the experience is shared with a small group rather than private.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Etruscan cellar and lunch

• Visit ancient Etruscan cellar
• Explore Italian winemaking traditions
• Enjoy four-course lunch
• Taste six prestigious wines
• Connect with local home cooks

The experience

The cellar door opens and the temperature drops. You step into stone walls that have held wine for centuries (actual Etruscan construction, not a reconstruction), and suddenly the whole "old world winemaking" thing stops being a phrase and becomes real. Your guide walks you through how they chose grapes, how they let them sit, what the soil does to the flavor. It's not a lecture. It's more like someone showing you their family recipe and explaining why their grandmother did it that way. The Chianti region does this a lot, but an Etruscan winery is different. You're not in a polished tasting room. You're in the actual place where it happened.

After the cellar, you move to lunch: a four-course meal that shifts with the season. Seasonal starter, fresh pasta, a second course with vegetables, then dessert. Each plate comes with one of six wines made right there, and they're not small pours. The wines range from the heavier reds you'd expect to lighter whites that surprise you. The cooks are local, and they know what grows around here and what pairs with what. If you have allergies or you're vegetarian, you tell them when you book and they adjust the menu. It's not a special accommodation that feels like an afterthought. It's just how they cook. You eat at a table with other people on the tour, usually a small group, and there's something about sharing a meal in a place this old that makes conversation easier.

The whole thing takes a few hours. You're not rushed through the cellar, and lunch isn't a quick stop. Public transport runs nearby if you're coming from a larger town, so you don't need a rental car or a driver. Bring water or order it there. It's included. By the end, you've tasted six wines, eaten four courses, and stood in a room that's been doing this for longer than most countries have existed. That part stays with you.

What’s included

• Visit to an ancient Etruscan cellar with explanation of traditional winemaking methods.
• four-course lunch featuring seasonal starter, fresh pasta, second course with side dish, and typical dessert.
• six regional wines produced on-site, one paired with each course.
• bottled water.
• vegetarian and allergy-accommodated menu options available upon request at booking.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 16 May 2027

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AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand how Chianti wine is actually made, not just taste it, and eat a proper meal in the place where it happens, without arranging transport or navigating a crowded tasting room.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.

Do I need a car to get to the winery?

No. Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach the location without renting a car or hiring a driver.

What if I'm vegetarian or have food allergies?

Vegetarian options are available, and the kitchen can accommodate food allergies and intolerances. Specify any dietary needs during booking so they can adjust your menu in advance.

How long does the experience last?

The tour includes a cellar visit followed by a four-course lunch with wine pairings. Plan for several hours total, though the exact duration depends on the pace of the group.

Is this a private tour or shared experience?

It's a shared experience, so you'll eat and tour with other guests. Groups are kept small.

What wines will I taste?

You'll taste six regional wines produced on-site, ranging from robust reds to vibrant whites. Each course of lunch is paired with one wine.

What's included in the price?

The four-course lunch, six wine pairings, bottled water, and the cellar visit are all included.