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Chianti Wine & Olive Oil Tour: Taste Tuscany's Best!
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Overview
Wine and Olive Oil Full Tour in Chianti Hills takes visitors to the heart of the famous Chianti hills, just 18 km from Florence, offering breathtaking views and a taste of traditional Tuscany. At Fattoria Lavacchio, they practice organic and biodynamic agriculture throughout the estate, ensuring a sustainable and authentic experience.
The tour provides an immersive exploration of winemaking and olive oil production. Guests will stroll through vineyards and olive groves, learning about grape cultivation and the process of creating high-quality extra virgin olive oil. A guided tour of a windmill, inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci’s drawings, reveals its history and operation.
The experience culminates in a guided tasting of the estate's organic wines and olive oils, teaching participants how to identify the characteristics of a good extra virgin olive oil and appreciate the flavors of Chianti wines. This tour offers a unique blend of nature, history, and gastronomy. 
Highlights
Taste Organic Chianti Wines: Enjoy a guided tasting of locally produced organic wines.
Explore Picturesque Vineyards: Walk through the beautiful vineyards of the Chianti hills.
Learn About Olive Oil Production: Discover the secrets of making high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
Visit a Leonardo Da Vinci-Inspired Windmill: See a unique windmill and learn about its history and operation.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoyed the tour and the wine and olive oil tasting, with many highlighting the beautiful scenery and informative guides. Some had minor issues finding the location or wished the tour was longer.
Customers loved learning about how wine and olive oil are made.
Many enjoyed the beautiful views of the Tuscany hills.
The tour guides were described as very nice and friendly.
Several people liked tasting the wine and olive oil.
Some visitors mentioned it was hard to find the location.
A few people felt the tour was a bit short.
Know Before You Go
This Wine and Olive Oil Full Tour in Chianti Hills includes a professional guide and an organic wine tasting experience. It does not include hotel pickup and drop-off or gratuities. Transportation from Florence city and back is not included but available upon request. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes for walking through the vineyards and olive groves.
Hot Tip
Several reviewers suggest calling ahead for specific directions to the farm, as GPS navigation can be unreliable in the area. Also, consider arranging transportation in advance if you do not have a car.
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