History and Chianti Wine: San Giminiano with Visit and Lunch at FonterutoliWander the medieval streets of San Gimignano and savor Chianti's world-class wines
From Montalcino, travel north through the Sienese hills and into the Chianti Classico for a day moving between two distinct expressions of Tuscan winemaking culture. Your first stop is San Gimignano, the UNESCO World Heritage tower town. An hour of free time to walk the Piazza della Cisterna, visit the frescoed Collegiate church and browse the artisan shops along the medieval streets.
A short drive brings you to Castello di Fonterutoli, perched on a hilltop between Castellina and Siena. The Mazzei family has farmed this land since 1435 — one of the longest continuous winemaking histories in Chianti Classico. The three-hour experience begins with a 4-course lunch at the estate restaurant, with Tuscan dishes paired with estate wines, followed by a guided tour of the winery covering the Mazzei story, the vinification systems and the aging cellar. Four Chianti Classico wines are tasted, which may include the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione and Concerto di Fonterutoli Toscana IGT.
Tour Information
- Tour Code : PRITMOCU16
- Type : Private Tour
- Category : Food & Wine Tours
- Duration : 8 Hours
- Departure City : Montalcino, Italy
- Departure : Guaranteed Departure
- Grade/Difficulity : Easy To Moderate
- Transport Mode : Walking + Car/Minivan
- Children Allowed : Yes
- Min Group Size : 1
- Max Group Size : 6
- Arrangement : Driver-Escort
- Entrance Fee : No inside visits
- Hotel Pickup : Yes
- Language Offered : English
- Hotel Dropoff : Yes
- Meeting Time: 10:45 AM
- Starting/Meeting Point : Your hotel
English - Every Weekday
- Self-guided visit of San Gimignano, the UNESCO medieval tower town, with its iconic skyline and frescoed Collegiate church
- 4-course lunch at the Castello di Fonterutoli estate restaurant paired with Chianti Classico wines, at one of the appellation's oldest family estates (since 1435)
- Guided winery tour at Castello di Fonterutoli with tasting of 4 wines, including Chianti Classico Gran Selezione and Concerto di Fonterutoli IGT
- Private transportation with pick-up and drop-off from Montalcino
- Self-guided visit of San Gimignano (1 hour)
- Wine and food experience at Castello di Fonterutoli: 4-course lunch at the estate restaurant paired with estate wines
- Guided winery tour with tasting of 4 Chianti Classico wines (examples: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Concerto di Fonterutoli IGT)
- Local guide in San Gimignano
- Private guided tour of San Gimignano
- The route may change according to traffic conditions and availability of wineries or tickets.
- The wineries included in the tour may be substituted with others of a similar level, according to availability.
Pricing
| From | To | Pax 1 | Pax 2 | Pax 3 | Pax 4 | Pax 5 | Pax 6 | ||
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| Jan 1, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | € 1422 | € 711 | € 524 | € 431 | € 374 | € 337 | ||
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