San Gimignano Wine, Oil & Cheese Tasting: Private Tuscan Tasting

Taste four wines, three oils, and Pecorino Toscano in a vineyard overlooking the towers

A private wine, olive oil and cheese tasting at a family-run winery just minutes from San Gimignano's historic center. You'll taste 4 to 5 organic wines including Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Chianti Colli Senesi, sample estate extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars, and pair them with locally sourced Pecorino Toscano cheeses and homemade bruschetta. A family member guides the tasting and explains the biodynamic farming methods behind each product. The winery sits on a hillside overlooking vineyards, olive groves, and the medieval towers of San Gimignano.

The experience

You arrive at the winery just minutes from San Gimignano's center and settle into a rustic tasting room with views across the vineyards and toward the town's stone towers. A member of the family who runs the estate walks you through their organic and biodynamic farming practices, then guides you through the tasting itself: 4 to 5 of their own wines, starting with Vernaccia di San Gimignano and moving into Chianti Colli Senesi, each one paired with a different element of the meal. The wines are the anchor, but the tasting builds outward.

Alongside the wines come the oils and vinegars (extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar, both made on the estate) tasted on bread and bruschetta. The bruschetta is homemade with fresh toppings, and the cheeses are Pecorino Toscano sourced from local farms. Nothing here is imported or generic. Everything is either made on the property or sourced within Tuscany. Bottled water is included to cleanse your palate between tastings.

The whole experience runs about an hour, which is long enough to move through the wines and oils without rushing, but short enough to fit into an afternoon before or after exploring San Gimignano's medieval streets. The winery is wheelchair accessible, and the tasting is suitable for all fitness levels. A guide speaks English or Italian, and you must be at least 18 to participate.

What’s included

• Tasting of 4 to 5 organic wines including Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Chianti Colli Senesi.
• estate extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar tastings.
• homemade bruschetta with fresh toppings.
• selection of Pecorino Toscano cheeses.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to Saturday6 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 16:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Podere La Marronaia- Sosta Alle Colonne

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private tasting rather than a group experience, or if you have just an hour between other activities in San Gimignano. The small group size and fixed duration make it easy to fit into an afternoon without committing to a full day away from the town.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What wines will I taste at this tasting?

You'll taste 4 to 5 organic wines from the estate, including Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Chianti Colli Senesi. The exact selection depends on what's available that day, but all are biodynamic wines made on the property.

How long does the tasting take?

The tasting lasts about an hour, which gives you time to move through the wines, oils, and cheeses without feeling rushed, and still leaves room to explore San Gimignano's center on the same afternoon.

Is the winery easy to reach from San Gimignano?

Yes, the winery is just minutes from San Gimignano's historic center, so you can walk or take a short taxi ride from the town. Public transportation options are also available nearby.

What food is included with the tasting?

You'll have homemade bruschetta with fresh toppings, a selection of Pecorino Toscano cheeses from local farms, and bread to taste the extra virgin olive oils. Bottled water is included to cleanse your palate between tastings.

Can I taste the olive oil and balsamic vinegar separately from the wines?

Yes, the tasting includes a dedicated olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting alongside the wines. Both are estate-produced, so you'll learn how they're made as part of the biodynamic farming insights the guide shares.