San Gimignano wine tasting and light lunch: 5 wines, Tuscan food

Taste five Tuscan wines paired with homemade pasta and cured meats, steps from the medieval towers

A two-hour guided wine and food tasting in San Gimignano pairs five wines (sparkling, Chianti and Supertuscan) with homemade lasagna, traditional Tuscan appetizers, olive oils and balsamic vinegars, finishing with dessert and Vin Santo. The experience sits just steps from the historic center in an authentic, welcoming setting built around slowing down and savoring rather than rushing through. A live guide leads the tasting in English, Spanish or Italian.

The experience

Two hours gives you time to settle in without the pressure of a full meal. The tasting moves through five wines, starting with sparkling and moving into the reds that define this region (Chianti and Supertuscan) each one paired with food that lets the wine speak. You taste olive oils and balsamic vinegars on their own, then move into the warm courses: homemade lasagna comes first, followed by a selection of cured meats, cheeses and bruschetta. The meal closes with dessert and Vin Santo, a sweet wine that belongs at the end of a Tuscan table.

The space sits in the heart of San Gimignano, close enough to the medieval center that you can step outside and see the towers, but set apart enough to feel like a real pause rather than a tourist stop. The guide walks you through each wine and each course, explaining what you're tasting and why it matters here. The whole rhythm is built around sitting, tasting, and letting the food and wine set the pace: no rushing, no standing at a counter.

What’s included

• Guided tasting of five wines from sparkling to Chianti and Supertuscan.
• homemade lasagna and traditional Tuscan appetizers with cured meats and cheeses.
• bruschetta, olive oils and balsamic vinegars.
• dessert with Vin Santo.
• live guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 14:30Last departure this season: 6 Jan 2027

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

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Agricola Poggio ai Laghi

Is this one for you?The venue sits steps from San Gimignano's historic center, so if you're staying in town or visiting for the day without a car, you can walk straight there from the main piazza and settle in without any transport worry.

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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); Infant (under 5): free.

How many wines do I taste during the two hours?

Five wines guide the tasting, moving from sparkling through Chianti and Supertuscan to give you a sense of what the region produces. Each one pairs with food designed to show it off.

What exactly do I eat at this tasting?

Homemade lasagna serves as the warm first course, followed by traditional Tuscan appetizers: cured meats, cheeses and bruschetta. You also taste olive oils and balsamic vinegars on their own, and finish with dessert paired to Vin Santo.

Is this experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the venue can accommodate strollers and specialized infant seats if needed.