San Gimignano Wine & Olive Oil Tasting with Saffron Meal

Taste saffron pasta and organic wine on a working Tuscan farm, guided by the family who grows it.

A private wine and olive oil tasting on a family-run farm near San Gimignano, where a family member guides you through biodynamic vineyards and olive groves, then serves a four-course saffron-based meal paired with organic wines. The experience lasts about 90 minutes and includes a full tasting of the estate's wines and extra virgin olive oils, set in the Tuscan countryside minutes from town.

The experience

The experience opens with a walk through the vineyards and olive groves, where a family member explains the biodynamic farming methods and sustainable practices that shape the wines, olive oils and balsamic vinegar made here. You'll learn the story of the estate before moving into the country house for the meal itself.

The four-course lunch centers on saffron, one of Tuscany's most prized spices. You'll start with saffron bruschetta, move into a saffron-based pasta, then choose between roast beef with saffron or fried eggs with saffron (depending on what's available that day), finishing with the dessert of the day. Each dish is paired with one of the organic wines from the vineyard you just walked through. Between courses, you'll taste the estate's premium extra virgin olive oils, each one a different expression of the land.

The whole thing unfolds in the serene setting of the countryside, close enough to San Gimignano that you can reach it in minutes but far enough to feel removed from the town. Bottled water is included throughout.

What’s included

• Saffron bruschetta, saffron-based pasta, selection of cold cuts and cheeses, roast beef with saffron or fried eggs with saffron (depending on availability), dessert of the day.
• a full tasting of organic wines and premium extra virgin olive oils.
• bottled water throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday10 departure times: the first at 11:30, the last at 16:00

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Podere la Marronaia

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and Italian, so you can follow the farm tour and meal commentary in whichever language suits you best. Book this if you want to taste saffron in multiple forms and understand how the estate's wines and oils are made, rather than simply eating a meal in a restaurant setting.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What exactly is saffron, and why is it such a big deal in this region?

Saffron is the dried stigma of the crocus flower, prized for its delicate flavor and golden color. It's one of Tuscany's most treasured spices and appears throughout the local cuisine. This meal showcases it across four different dishes to show how versatile it is in the kitchen.

How far is the farm from San Gimignano town center?

The farm is set in the countryside just minutes from San Gimignano, close enough to reach easily but far enough to feel immersed in the rural Tuscan landscape.

What if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?

The menu includes roast beef or fried eggs as the main course option, giving some flexibility, though the saffron bruschetta, pasta and other elements are set. Contact the operator before booking if you have specific dietary needs.

Is this experience accessible if I use a wheelchair?

The farm is wheelchair accessible, and the experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels, so mobility should not be a barrier to booking.