Wine Tasting near Siena: Rare Tuscan Wines & Flavors

Taste rare Tuscan grape varieties straight from those who grow them

A premium wine tasting at San Giorgio a Lapi, a few minutes from Siena, where you taste three wines made from ancient Tuscan varieties like Colorino, Canaiolo and Sangiovese: all without added sulfites. Each glass is paired with Tuscan charcuterie, aged pecorino and seasonal vegetables on a terrace overlooking Chianti and the Crete Senesi, guided by the producers themselves.

The experience

Three wines, each one a project you won't find in shops or restaurants. San Giorgio a Lapi sits between Chianti and Crete Senesi, a few minutes from Siena, and the tasting centers on interpretations of old Tuscan grape varieties (Colorino, Canaiolo, Sangiovese) grown and made on the property. What sets this apart is that the winemakers guide you through their own work, talking directly about the research and territory that shaped each bottle. The wines carry no added sulfites, a choice that changes how they taste and how they age.

On the panoramic terrace, each glass arrives with a pairing: selections of Tuscan salami and Japanese ham, pecorino aged two, four or twelve months with forest honey, burrata with summer tomatoes and basil oil, pea and broad bean crostini, chicken liver pâté on toasted brioche, beef carpaccio with melon, or tomato gruel with Tuscan bread and olive oil. The pairings are built to bring out the aromas and structure of each wine, not to overshadow them. You sit in the shade of an ancient white mulberry, looking out over the hills, and the whole thing unfolds at a pace that lets you absorb what you're tasting without rushing.

The experience runs about ninety minutes. A guide speaks English or Italian, and the setting is wheelchair accessible throughout. Children under eighteen are welcome and receive the food pairings with water instead of wine.

What’s included

• Three premium wines without added sulfites.
• Tuscan charcuterie including salami and cured meats.
• aged pecorino cheese with forest honey.
• fresh burrata with seasonal tomatoes and basil oil.
• crostini with pea and broad bean cream.
• chicken liver pâté on toasted brioche.
• beef carpaccio with melon and garden vegetables.
• tomato gruel with Tuscan bread and olive oil.
• live guide in English or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday5 departure times: the first at 14:30, the last at 17:30

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years): free · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

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 accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SAN GIORGIO A LAPI

Is this one for you?At ninety minutes, the tasting fits easily into a morning or afternoon in Siena without consuming your whole day, and the terrace setting means you can linger over each wine without feeling rushed through the next stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years): free; Infant (under 3): free.

What are the three wines I'll taste at San Giorgio a Lapi?

The winery selects three premium wines from its most representative labels, all made from ancient Tuscan grape varieties such as Colorino, Canaiolo and Sangiovese. The exact three change with the season and the producer's current releases, so you taste what they're working with now rather than a fixed menu.

Do the wines have sulfites added to them?

No. All three wines served at San Giorgio a Lapi are made without added sulfites, which affects both their flavor profile and how they develop over time.

What food comes with the wine tasting?

Each glass is paired with a selection of Tuscan flavors: Tuscan salami and cured meats, aged pecorino cheese with honey, fresh burrata with tomatoes and basil, crostini with pea and broad bean cream or chicken liver pâté, beef carpaccio with melon, and tomato gruel with Tuscan bread and olive oil. The pairings are designed to enhance the aromas and structure of each wine.

Who guides the tasting?

The winemakers themselves lead the tasting, talking directly about the wines they grow and produce. A guide is available in English or Italian.

What is the view like from the tasting terrace?

The panoramic terrace overlooks the Tuscan hills, with views that embrace both Chianti and the Crete Senesi. You sit in the shade of an ancient white mulberry tree while tasting.