Vernaccia Vineyard Tasting San Gimignano: Wine & Meal

Taste biodynamic Vernaccia and olive oil while gazing at San Gimignano’s towers

A private tasting and meal at a certified organic farm in San Gimignano's Vernaccia vineyard, where you taste 3–5 wines and 3–5 extra virgin olive oils, then eat a Tuscan lunch with seasonal ingredients. The farm sits within walking distance of the town center, with views across the vineyard to San Gimignano's famous towers. A guide in English or Italian leads the tasting. Minimum age is 18.

The experience

The experience begins at a small family-run farm dedicated to organic grapes and olives since 2000, certified organic since 2003. You start by walking through the Vernaccia vineyard and the farm itself, learning how biodynamic methods shape the wines and oils you'll taste. The tasting venue overlooks the vineyard with San Gimignano's towers visible across the landscape: close enough to town to walk there afterward, far enough to feel removed from it.

The tasting covers 3 to 5 wines from the farm's range (Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Chianti, rosé, sparkling and dessert wines among them) and 3 to 5 extra virgin olive oils, including infused varieties with rosemary, garlic, truffle and porcini mushroom. Each tasting is paired with the Tuscan meal: Tuscan bruschettas, pasta with tomato sauce, a selection of pecorino cheeses and cold meats, and brick-oven Cantucci biscuits with dessert wine. The kitchen uses fresh, seasonal ingredients, so what arrives depends on what the land offers that day. Dietary restrictions and allergies can be accommodated with advance notice.

The whole experience runs about 90 minutes. Bottled water is included. You bring your own transportation to the farm, which sits within walking distance of San Gimignano's center. The guide speaks English or Italian, and the minimum age for participation is 18.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• wine tasting of 3–5 organic wines from the farm's range.
• tasting of 3–5 extra virgin olive oils including infused varieties.
• Tuscan lunch with bruschettas, pasta, cheeses, cold meats and Cantucci biscuits with dessert wine.
• a guide in English or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday12 departure times: the first at 11:30, 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Podere la Marronaia

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Italian, so choose based on which language you're comfortable following for 90 minutes of tasting notes and farm history. Minimum age is 18 because wine and alcoholic beverages are central to the experience.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What wines does the Vernaccia vineyard tasting include?

The tasting covers 3 to 5 wines from the farm's organic range, typically including Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG (the local white), Chianti Colli Senesi and Chianti Classico, a rosé, and a dessert wine like Vinsanto. The exact selection depends on the season and what the farm is currently offering.

Can I visit the Vernaccia vineyard and farm before the tasting?

Yes. The experience starts with a walk through the Vernaccia vineyard and the farm itself, where you learn about the organic and biodynamic methods used to grow the grapes and olives before the tasting begins.

What does the Tuscan meal include?

The meal features Tuscan bruschettas with different sauces, pasta with tomato sauce, a selection of pecorino cheeses and cold meats, and brick-oven Cantucci biscuits paired with dessert wine. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are used, so the specific vegetables and sauces may vary depending on what is available.

Is this experience suitable for dietary restrictions or allergies?

Yes. Gluten-free and allergy-friendly meals can be arranged, but you should state your dietary needs at the time of booking so the farm can prepare accordingly.

How do I get to the farm from San Gimignano town center?

The farm is within walking distance of the town center, set in the surrounding countryside with views of San Gimignano's towers. You arrange your own transportation to the farm. Public transportation options are available nearby.