San Gimignano Wine & Olive Oil Tasting with Truffle Meal

Taste truffles through four courses paired with the estate's own wines and oils

A private truffle lunch at a biodynamic farm near San Gimignano pairs each course (from truffle appetizers through roasted beef or poached eggs to truffle-honey dessert) with organic wines and extra-virgin olive oils from the family estate. A family member guides you through the meal and explains the sustainable farming methods behind what you're tasting, all in a rustic farmhouse overlooking vineyards and Tuscan hills. The experience runs 90 minutes and includes bottled water. Minimum age is 18.

The experience

You arrive at a working farm minutes from San Gimignano and sit down in a rustic farmhouse with views across vineyards, olive groves and the rolling Tuscan countryside. Before the meal begins, a family member walks you through the biodynamic methods they use to cultivate the land: how they grow the grapes and olives that will appear on your plate. This is not a lecture. It sets the table for what comes next.

The lunch itself centers on truffles: bruschetta with truffle to start, then tagliatelle with fresh truffles, followed by roasted beef with truffle or poached eggs with truffle (you choose), and dessert of the day finished with truffle honey or cantucci biscuits and Vinsanto wine. Each course arrives with a pour from the estate's organic wine selection, chosen to match what you're eating. Between courses, you taste the extra-virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars the family produces: the same ones that season the food in front of you. Bottled water is included throughout.

The whole experience unfolds over 90 minutes, which means it fits into a free afternoon without consuming your entire day. A family member stays with you the whole time, answering questions and making sure the pacing feels right. The setting (that farmhouse terrace with San Gimignano's towers visible in the distance) is where the meal happens, so you're eating and tasting in the place where the ingredients are grown.

What’s included

• Tasting of organic wines from the estate.
• extra-virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar tasting.
• bruschetta with truffle, tagliatelle with truffle, roasted beef with fresh truffle or poached eggs with truffle, dessert of the day with truffle honey or cantucci biscuits and Vinsanto.
• bottled water throughout the meal.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to Saturday8 departure times: the first at 11:30, 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 9 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?At 90 minutes, this lunch leaves your afternoon free for exploring San Gimignano's towers and streets without eating up your whole day. The private format means you set the pace with your own group, and a family member stays with you the entire time rather than moving between tables.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What exactly is truffle and why is it so expensive?

Truffles are rare underground fungi that grow near tree roots and must be hunted by trained dogs or pigs. They have an intense, earthy aroma and delicate flavor that cannot be replicated. Their scarcity and the difficulty of harvesting them make them one of the world's most prized ingredients, which is why they appear across multiple courses here rather than as a single dish.

Do I need to know about wine or olive oil to enjoy this tasting?

No. The family member guiding you explains what you're tasting and why each wine pairs with each course, so you learn as you go. The tasting is designed for anyone curious about Tuscan food and wine, not for experts.

Can I choose what I eat if I have dietary restrictions?

The menu includes roasted beef with truffle or poached eggs with truffle as your main course option, plus a selection of cold cuts and cheeses available. Contact the operator before booking if you have allergies or other dietary needs so they can arrange alternatives.

Is this experience private, or will I be eating with other groups?

This is a private experience, so you dine with only your own party. The family member guiding you is dedicated to your group for the full 90 minutes.

How far is the farm from San Gimignano town, and how do I get there?

The farm is just minutes from San Gimignano. Public transportation options are available nearby, and you can arrange your own transport or ask the operator for pickup recommendations when you book.