San Gimignano wine, olive oil & cheese tasting: Organic Vernaccia

Four wines, six oils, and the story behind each one

A private tasting at Podere la Marronaia, a family-run organic farm minutes from San Gimignano's medieval center, where you sample four wines including Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG and six extra virgin olive oils, paired with bruschette and local cheeses. An English- or Italian-speaking guide leads the experience, sharing the farm's biodynamic practices and Tuscan heritage. The tasting takes about 45 minutes and suits anyone 18 and older.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine, olive oil, and cheese tasting

• Introduction to biodynamic farming
• Walk to wine tasting venue
• Taste four organic wines
• Sample six extra virgin olive oils
• Enjoy bruschettas and aged pecorino cheeses
• Learn stories and traditions from family guide

The experience

What makes a wine taste like where it comes from? At Podere la Marronaia, you find out by tasting four organic wines side by side (Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, Rosato IGT Toscano, and Vinsanto with Cantucci), while a family member walks you through the vineyard's biodynamic methods. The farm converted entirely to organic cultivation in 2000 and earned organic certification by 2003, meaning every wine you taste comes from grapes grown without synthetic inputs. The tasting happens at Sosta Alle Colonne, a venue within walking distance of San Gimignano's town center, surrounded by countryside and a direct view of the medieval towers you came to see.

Alongside the wines, you sample six extra virgin olive oils (a natural blend and five flavored varieties with basil, garlic, chili pepper, white truffle, and rosemary) each one paired with bruschette, aged pecorino cheese, and small snacks. The guide shares the stories and traditions behind the farm's production, moving at a pace that lets you taste, ask questions, and linger over the flavors without rushing. Bottled water is provided throughout.

What’s included

• Four organic wines including Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG.
• six extra virgin olive oils with natural and flavored varieties.
• bruschette and aged pecorino cheese.
• bottled water.
• a guide in English or Italian leading you through the tasting and the farm's biodynamic practices.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday14 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 17:00

Book up to1d 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 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Podere la Marronaia

Is this one for you?The tasting is stationary (you settle into the countryside setting and taste at a relaxed pace), so it suits anyone who wants to learn about Tuscan wine and oil without walking a long distance or standing for hours.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What wines do I actually taste at this tasting?

You taste four wines: Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, Rosato IGT Toscano, and Vinsanto paired with Cantucci biscuits. All are organic certified and come from the farm's own vineyard.

How far is the tasting venue from San Gimignano town center?

Sosta Alle Colonne is within walking distance of the town center, set in the countryside with views of San Gimignano's towers. Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer not to walk.

What exactly is biodynamic farming, and why does it matter here?

Biodynamic farming treats the vineyard and olive grove as a living ecosystem, using only natural products and the soil's own fertility instead of synthetic chemicals. Podere la Marronaia converted all production to organic methods in 2000 and achieved organic certification by 2003, which means every wine and oil you taste reflects that commitment.

How long does the tasting take?

The tasting lasts about 45 minutes, giving you time to sample the wines and oils, eat the bruschette and cheese, and hear the stories behind each product without feeling rushed.