Wine Tasting In Tuscany At Tenuta Torciano

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During my recent wine tasting tour of the Chianti region near Florence, the first stop was Tenuta Torciano, in San Gimignano. Located about 40 minutes outside of Florence, this winery has been owned by the same family for 13 generations. It's a great destination if you're looking for things to do around Florence, or an option for a day trip.

I was surprised to be met by Pierluigi, the proprietor himself. He gave us a tour of the cellars and we chatted a bit: he's very passionate about wine, about Mamma's food, and likes to oversee all the wine tastings personally. Pierluigi got us settled in for our private wine tasting lunch, which included some of Chef Mamma Graziella's delicious homemade food. The truffle lasagna and Tuscan bean soup were standouts.

Tenuta Torciano also offers a wine tasting school, as well as trips with a private driver — a great choice if you'd rather focus on the wine than the driving.

Tasting notes

The wines at lunch

Our mostly liquid lunch included tasting these wines:

• Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
• Chianti Classico DOCG
• Chianti Classico Reserve DOCG
• Brunello di Montalcino 2006
• Bartolomeo 2006 Gold Medal
• Baldassarre 2006 Super Tuscan
• Cavaliere 2006 Super Tuscan
• Nobile di Montepulciano 2007
• Rosso di Montepulciano 2009

Tenuta Torciano also offers accommodations on site, as well as Tuscan cooking and pizza classes. Wine tastings start at €12.