Chianti Wine Tasting: Poggio ai Laghi Wines, Oils & Vinegars

Sample eight wines and taste the oils and vinegars that define the estate

A wine tasting at Poggio ai Laghi in Chianti where you sample signature wines, from Chianti Classico to Supertuscan, alongside the estate's olive oils and balsamic vinegars, with Tuscan appetizers and expert guidance on production and pairings. The tasting unfolds in a refined setting and lasts about 90 minutes.

The experience

The tasting begins with eight wines from Poggio ai Laghi, each one chosen to show the range of what the estate produces. You'll taste Arella and Firmina spumantes, then move into the reds: Oletta Chianti Riserva DOCG, Lucilla Chianti Classico DOCG, Aranda Supertuscan IGT, Donna Ava Toscana Rosso IGT, and Nina Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG. A white, Arania IGT Bianco Toscana, rounds out the selection. A wine expert walks you through each one, explaining how it was made, what flavors to notice, and which foods pair best with it.

After the wines come the oils and vinegars that carry the same care as the bottles. You'll taste the Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, then the White Truffle Olive Oil and Chili Pepper Olive Oil: each one distinct in character. The vinegar tasting includes Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI in the Gold Selection and Lacrime Viola, a red onion balsamic that is a Tuscan specialty. Tuscan appetizers (salami, finocchiona, prosciutto, pecorino, bruschetta with tomato and basil, and toasted bread crisps) anchor the tasting and show how these products work on the table.

The experience takes place in a refined, intimate setting at the estate itself. Water and soft drinks come with the tasting, and the guide is available in English, Spanish, or Italian. The whole session runs about 90 minutes.

What’s included

• Eight signature wines.
• three estate olive oils including white truffle and chili pepper varieties.
• two artisanal balsamic vinegars.
• Tuscan appetizers with salami, cheese, prosciutto and bruschetta.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• expert guidance on production methods and food pairings.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 18:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (5 to 17 years): free · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish 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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Agricola Poggio ai Laghi

Is this one for you?You taste everything yourself (the guide explains what you're sampling and why), so this suits anyone who wants to understand Chianti wines and the estate's other products without a long vineyard walk. The 90-minute format fits a morning or afternoon slot without eating into the rest of your day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years): free; Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What wines does Poggio ai Laghi pour at the tasting?

Eight wines span the estate's range: Arella and Firmina spumantes, Oletta Chianti Riserva DOCG, Lucilla Chianti Classico DOCG, Aranda Supertuscan IGT, Donna Ava Toscana Rosso IGT, Nina Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, and Arania IGT Bianco Toscana. Each one is tasted and explained by a wine expert.

Are the oils and vinegars included in the tasting?

Yes. You taste three olive oils (Classic Extra Virgin, White Truffle, and Chili Pepper), and two vinegars: Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI Gold Selection and Lacrime Viola red onion balsamic. All are estate products made with the same attention to detail as the wines.

What food comes with the tasting?

Tuscan appetizers are served throughout: Tuscan salami, finocchiona, prosciutto, pecorino cheese, bruschetta with fresh tomato and basil, and toasted bread crisps with extra virgin olive oil.

How long does the tasting last?

The tasting runs about 90 minutes in a refined, intimate setting at the estate.