 Wine tasting may be scheduled for any date with two days advance notice, and can be conducted in your native language. You can have one or more lessons. Here are some examples for red, white, and rose wines. You may take one of these lessons or combine them to fashion a program to your interests. Reserve by telephone, fax, or email.
The Red Wines
Introduction to main Tuscan red wines and description of the most widespread
vines; the traditional denomination of origin (D.O.C.); the best of the
traditional production, Brunello and Nobile; the role of the Cabernet
and the new trends; organoleptic analysis of the wines presented during
tasting and suggestions for matching with food. Every session is accompanied
by traditional canapé (chicken liver), olive paté, tomato,
garlic, and basil, veal Carpaccio, and mixed Tuscan cheeses.
- Rosso della Val di Cornia, Gualdo Del Re
- Chianti Classico, Fattoria Rodano
- Rosso di Montalcino, Barbi
- Nobile di Montepulciano, Poderi Boscarelli
The White Wines
Introduction to the main Tuscan white wines and description of the most
widespread vines; Trebbiano as the most traditional of the Tuscan wines;
the new trend toward Chardonnay and Sauvignon; Pomino, a wine produced
on the mountains near Florence; organoleptic analysis of the wines presented
during tasting and suggestions for matching with food. Every session is
accompanied by traditional canapé, slices of toasted bread with
tomato or garlic, olive oil and basil, and smoked fish.
- Vernaccia di S. Gimignano, Casale Falchini
- Candia dei Colli Apuani, Podere Scurtarola
- Sauvignon, Le Murelle
- Chardonnay, Colognole
The Rose Wines
Introduction to main Tuscan rose wines and descriptions of the most widespread
vines; Sangiovese grapes as the base of the Tuscan rose wines; the importance
of the French model and the latest trends; organoleptic analysis of the
wines presented during tasting and suggestions for matching with food.
Every session is accompanied by traditional canapé, slices of toasted
bread with tomato or garlic, olive oil and basil, and veal Carpaccio.
- Donna Vittoria, Villa Filicaja
- Sangiovese, Fattoria Dievole
- Rosato dell'Elba, Acquabona
- Rosato della Val di Cornia, Tenuta Gualdo Del Re
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