This week Tenuta Torciano had the pleasure of hosting Tri Star Yachts, an important yacht and mega yacht charter and brokerage agency, together with the Hotel Principe Forte dei Marmi, for a full-day experience: Travel to San Gimignano between Wineries, UNESCO Treasure and Chateau.
The arrival
By helicopter, straight from Pisa
The day began with a private transfer by helicopter directly from Pisa which, after an exciting panoramic flight over San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, the Chianti vineyards and the medieval villages of Tuscany, brought our guests with style to the helipad of Tenuta Torciano Winery. On arrival they were welcomed by the owner Pierluigi Giachi for a welcome toast based on Prosecco and a short visit of the historic property. After the cellar visit, Pierluigi accompanied guests to San Gimignano for a guided walking tour of the famous city of the "thousand towers," and a private visit to the Chigi Tower, one of the twelve famous towers still standing in this beautiful medieval city, now owned by the Giachi family.
A UNESCO treasure
Inside the Chigi Tower
The Chigi Tower is a UNESCO treasure, a monument perfectly preserved within a magnificent palace of 1200, rich in history and legend, in the heart of the central Dome Square in San Gimignano. Inside you can visit the most secret rooms and floors, all the way to the top, where a breathtaking view of the Tuscan land and the other towers will leave you speechless. The tower also has the largest terrace of the San Gimignano Castle, and thanks to its panoramic view it's the ideal place for an aperitif immersed in history and nature. Inside the palace it is possible to organize romantic dinners and exclusive evenings with private chefs, fantastic dishes and the best wines of Tenuta Torciano.
Lunch in the cellar
Back to Tenuta Torciano, along the Strada del Vino
At the end of the visit, guests were taken back to Tenuta Torciano, passing the beautiful "Strada del Vino," for a traditional Tuscan lunch in the cellar with a complete tasting of all the company's products. Pierluigi Giachi followed the experience in person, explaining how to taste the wine, the best wine and food pairings, and the history and winemaking techniques behind each product. The Tuscan plate of appetizers was paired with Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Chianti; ribollita and truffle lasagna with Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino; stewed capriolo with Super Tuscans and the finest reserves; cantuccini biscuits with dessert wine. Unforgettable moments, in total intimacy and a refined atmosphere, where guests taste our wines with delicious dishes and learn how to combine food and wine in a guided tasting.
The final stop
Cusona Castle and its Millenary Cellars
After the wine tasting experience with lunch in the winery, the tour continued at Cusona Castle, an aristocratic estate with more than a thousand years of history: the oldest document bearing witness to Cusona dates back to 994. The Cusona estate extends over 530 hectares, among the green Tuscan hills near the medieval town of San Gimignano. Access is limited to very few people, and thanks to Torciano it is possible to visit the Historical Millenary Cellars, taste wines of the noble estate and visit the gardens. The Chateau of Cusona is the perfect setting for a private tour to discover Tuscan traditions, surrounded by an enchanting view of green hills cultivated with vineyards, woods, olive groves, cypresses and old local farmhouses. The Italian garden is perfect for relaxing walks in nature, and it also hosts an Old Oak Tree, symbol of the enchanting nature surrounding this charming property.
Guests had the chance to explore the underground cellars of the 900, a real treasure in the heart of Tuscany, discovering the most secret tunnels where some of the estate's bottles are still stored today. A guided tour among ancient barrels, caves and underground passages carried visitors into the ancient Italian wine culture. Back on the surface, our guests tasted a glass of the best wine produced by Cusona Castle, walking through the hedgerows of the beautiful garden and crossing the avenue of love to embrace the ancient oak tree. The day ended with a second helicopter flight, starting directly from Cusona Castle, which took the guests back to their starting point, flying once more over the hills and the Tuscan coast.
The helicopter is the perfect way to enjoy Tuscany from above and reach this dream place. Visiting Tenuta Torciano is the perfect experience for a full day of pure relaxation and fun, immersed in the peace of nature and fine wines. Thanks to the "Travel to San Gimignano between Wineries, UNESCO Treasure and Chateau" experience, visitors have the chance to live a truly unforgettable day in the world of wine, Tuscan tradition and the rarest Italian heritage.
Live the same full day of wineries, towers and castles.
Discover the experienceBy helicopter, by cellar and by castle: a day through San Gimignano that lingers long after the last glass.
FAQ
When does the oldest document about Cusona date back to?
The oldest document bearing witness to Cusona dates back to 994.
How many hectares does the Cusona estate cover?
The Cusona estate extends over 530 hectares, among the green Tuscan hills near San Gimignano.
How does the day of the Travel to San Gimignano experience begin?
It begins with a private helicopter transfer directly from Pisa, with a panoramic flight over San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, the Chianti vineyards and the medieval villages of Tuscany.
What wines were paired with the stewed capriolo during the lunch in the cellar?
The stewed capriolo was paired with Super Tuscans and the finest reserves.
What period is the palace housing the Chigi Tower from?
The Chigi Tower is inside a palace of 1200, in the heart of the central Dome Square in San Gimignano.
