About the Tuscan Adventure: A Family Food Excursion in Chianti Walk in Florence
Food is a crucial part of Italian culture and all Italians learn from a young age the importance and sanctity of their gastronomic traditions. This excursion allows families to enjoy an idyllic day in the Tuscan countryside, on the grounds of a family-owned, Medieval wine estate, where parents will take part in a guided wine tasting, while children are learning about the history of the estate, wine production and meeting the farm animals. Our destination is Chianti Rufina, the lesser-known northern tip of the famed Chianti region, which has been an important wine production region since the 11the century.
The day begins with a pick up from your Florence hotel (or apartment) by your docent, using a private van. During the 40 minute trip to Chianti Rufina, your docent will use this time to introduce the history of the region - its artistic significance and why it has been used since the Middle Ages as one of Italy's prime wine-producing regions. The breathtaking scenery that Chianti pro
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Food is a crucial part of Italian culture and all Italians learn from a young age the importance and sanctity of their gastronomic traditions. This excursion allows families to enjoy an idyllic day in the Tuscan countryside, on the grounds of a family-owned, Medieval wine estate, where parents will take part in a guided wine tasting, while children are learning about the history of the estate, wine production and meeting the farm animals. Our destination is Chianti Rufina, the lesser-known northern tip of the famed Chianti region, which has been an important wine production region since the 11the century.
The day begins with a pick up from your Florence hotel (or apartment) by your docent, using a private van. During the 40 minute trip to Chianti Rufina, your docent will use this time to introduce the history of the region - its artistic significance and why it has been used since the Middle Ages as one of Italy's prime wine-producing regions. The breathtaking scenery that Chianti provides - endless rolling green fields studded with olive trees and gridded with grapevines set against a cerulean sky will be a teaser for the rest of the excursion.
Our final destination is an 11th century castle that is part of the Frescobaldi wine empire. From here, parents will head inside the castle's wine storage facilities (where wine is casked and aged) to indulge in a tasting of the estate's labels - Nipozzano Riserva, Montesodi Riserva and Mormoreto. Children, accompanied by the docent, will explore the expansive grounds of the estate and learn about the mechanics of grape growing, harvesting and how wine is produced. The estate is also home to the local breed of Chianina cow, who have graciously agreed to allow us a visit!
Once the family has rejoined, parents and children can taste the Frescobaldi family's pecorino cheeses, salami, prosciutto and olive oil.
With satisfied stomachs, your docent will deliver you back to Florence - with a deeper understanding of Tuscan culinary traditions and the beauty of the land from which they are born.
