Tastings and visits
The local wineries
In Montelupo, the culinary tradition is an integral part of the city’s culture. A visit to these places wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the table.
The local cuisine is characterized by simple dishes made with genuine products, the fruit of the land’s labor. It’s a must to pair certain dishes with the excellent wines of the area. The winemaking tradition also has deep roots in ancient times, as evidenced by the archaeological finds of the Roman Villa of Virginio.
TENUTA SAN VITO
At this estate in the Chianti Colli Fiorentini hills, you can take guided tours, also in English, of the farm, winery, and oil mill, and upon request, tastings of all the organic products of the company: Chianti DOCG, IGT, Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Vin Santo, and Grappa.
Wine and tastings:
– Tasting of 4 wines with bread and oil
– Tasting of 4 wines with typical Tuscan products
– Wine tasting with a typical lunch at their restaurant
* The lunch option is only upon request, and you need to contact the restaurant for availability.
Info:
For the restaurant, contact +39 366 176 6102
Via San Vito, 59
Tel. 0571-51411
www.san-vito.com
FATTORIA DI PETROGNANO
The Fattoria di Petrognano, owned by the Pellegrini family, is located in the municipality of Montelupo Fiorentino (FI) and spans 85 hectares in the Chianti region, with about 25 hectares cultivated with vineyards. The company has chosen to focus on native grape varieties such as Sangiovese, Trebbiano Toscano, and Canaiolo, and the so-called international varieties have been uprooted except for 2 hectares divided between Merlot and Syrah, maintained for their particular quality expression.
The company is certified organic and vegan. Additionally, within the company’s territory, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and lavender are produced.
Visits and tastings:
Tastings and visits to the winery and vineyard, also in English, can only be done by reservation.
Info:
Via Botinaccio,116
info@petrognano.it
www.petrognano.it
FATTORIA POGGIO CAPPONI
Built at the end of the 1400s, Fattoria Poggio Capponi is completely surrounded by greenery, overlooking a splendid and fascinating landscape of vineyards, olive trees, wheat, and cypresses.
The agriturismo offers the opportunity to take tours including visits to the winery and tastings in both English and French.
Visits and tastings:
– Basic tasting, 3 wines and a sampling of various crostini – €10 per person.
– Tasting of 4 to 7 wines: €18 per person.
Info:
loc. Pulica, via di Pulica, 77/79
Tel. 0571-671914
www.poggiocapponi.it
FATTORIA DI SAMMONTANA
The Fattoria di Sammontana, once owned by the Medici family, now boasts quality wine and oil production, thanks to the choice to produce with organic and biodynamic criteria, thus intending to fully preserve the traditions and enological secrets of the territory.
Visits and tastings:
Tastings only by reservation, groups of up to 10 people.
Also in English.
Info:
via di Sammontana, 5
Tel. 0571 542003.
www.fattoriadisammontana.com
