The harvest is approaching, and more and more passionate travelers want to live this experience first hand. It's one of the most fascinating things you can do in Tuscany during harvest season — a wonderful way to learn about wine, traditions and local culture. At Tenuta Torciano you can take part in the harvest in a didactic, hands-on way and taste excellent wines with a Tuscan lunch.
The theory
You'll get information on the plants and the cultivation of the vines, plus the season's weather conditions and how they affect the fruit.
The harvest
You'll be given scissors and boxes and start harvesting the grapes yourself, always assisted by expert harvesters.
The cellar
You'll be taken to the winery's operational areas to see all the machinery involved and discover the secrets of winemaking — from destemming to the fermentation barrels, watching grape juice turn into wine.
The experience
What's included
Harvest, lunch and tasting
- Vendemmia Didattica in the vineyards: Taglia e Raccogli l'uva — cut and pick the grapes yourself
- Impara — learn the techniques and machinery used to process the grapes
- Pranzo Toscano — a full Tuscan lunch with four courses
- Degustazione — tasting of wine and other local products
Good to know
- Availability: from September 10 to October 15, by reservation only
- Time: 10:00 am — the event lasts about two and a half hours
- Booking notes: in case of intolerances or allergies, contact the staff when booking and again on arrival at the winery
- Activity notes: dress appropriately — you'll be walking hillside vineyard terrain
- People: minimum of 2
At the table
A typical Tuscan lunch
The harvest is followed by a typical Tuscan lunch, served with the wines produced by Tenuta Torciano:
- Appetizers: Tuscan cheeses and salami with bruschetta
- First courses: truffle lasagna or Tuscan ribollita
- Main courses: roast meat with various side dishes
- Dessert: cantuccini with dessert wine
- Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menus available upon request
The tour includes tasting: Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G., Cabernet Bartolomeo Reserve I.G.T., Merlot Baldassarre Reserve I.G.T., Syrah Cavaliere Riserva I.G.T., Vernaccia di San Gimignano D.O.C.G., Chianti D.O.C.G., Chianti Classico D.O.C.G., Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G., Vino Nobile di Montepulciano D.O.C.G., Rosso di Montepulciano D.O.C. and VinBeato dessert wine, along with cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, olive oil flavored with white truffle, hot olive oil with chilli pepper, and selected balsamic vinegar.
Bookings
For more details and reservations, contact our booking office at +39 0577 988134 or send a message to booking@torciano.com.
