Wine Tasting Aperitif at the afternoon on the vineyards Small Group from Lucca
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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English and 1 more
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Sample some of the bounty of the Tuscan hills with this 3-hour wine and food trip to Montecarlo from Lucca. Visit a winery in the Medieval village of Montecarlo, overlooking Val di Nievole. Taste local wines with cheese, cured meat, bread, and olive oil. Learn about life in the village from the owner or a guide.
- 3-hour food and wine trip to Montecarlo from Lucca
- Visit the Medieval village of Montecarlo
- Sample local wines and various food products, like cheese and cured meat
- Learn about life in this historic village
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Depart from central Lucca, either your hotel or the train station, and head for the Medieval village of Montecarlo. Enjoy the views overlooking the countryside around Lucca, including the Val di Nievole.
Visit a winery to taste both red and white wines, made from Sangiovese and Trebbiano Toscano grapes respectively. Admire the scenery surrounding you, with vineyards and pretty villages.
Meet the owner or a knowledgeable guide to learn about life in the village, including the food products that are made locally. Then, indulge in a tasting of several of those products paired with wines. Samples local cheese, cured meats, bread, extra virgin olive oil, jams, and more.
There are non-meat items available for vegetarian guests, and options for children as well.
Visit a winery to taste both red and white wines, made from Sangiovese and Trebbiano Toscano grapes respectively. Admire the scenery surrounding you, with vineyards and pretty villages.
Meet the owner or a knowledgeable guide to learn about life in the village, including the food products that are made locally. Then, indulge in a tasting of several of those products paired with wines. Samples local cheese, cured meats, bread, extra virgin olive oil, jams, and more.
There are non-meat items available for vegetarian guests, and options for children as well.
Itinerary
You will start your tour by visiting a typical medieval village placed on the hill that overlooks Lucca's plain.
Here you will taste very good wine in the middle of a medieval, charming countryside full of wineries and pretty villages. The wine in this area are based on Sangiovese and Trebbiano Toscano, of the red and white wines respectively. The DOC covers an eclectic selection of wines made from two of the region's favorite grapes and a host of less 'Tuscan' varieties.
The owner or a qualified guide, will guide you inside the life of the winery. During your visit, you will learn about the olive, food and wine that is produced here. After your visit, you will taste a select range of wine paired with select cheeses, selection of local sausages and salami. Also enjoy extra virgin olive oil with bread, bread baked in a wood oven, jams and more.
There is also the option of a food taste for vegetarians and special items for kids.
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