# Winery Tours Florence - An independent guide to wine tours and tastings from Florence, covering Chianti, Chianti Classico, Montalcino, Montepulciano, San Gimignano and Val d'Orcia day trips.

> This is an independent travel guide to winery tours from Florence in Tuscany. It compares group sizes, prices, routes and tasting terms across Chianti, Brunello, Val d'Orcia and San Gimignano day trips, and explains the wine rules behind each region. It is not an operator, a seller of travel or a booking platform.

Site: https://winerytoursflorence.com/
Language: en. Currency: USD. Country: Italy, Tuscany.
Facts checked: 2027.

## Verified facts
- The Chianti Classico production zone covers 71,800 hectares shared between the provinces of Florence and Siena. Source: https://www.chianticlassico.com/en/territory/production-zone/
- The whole territories of Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, Greve in Chianti and Radda in Chianti lie inside the Chianti Classico zone. Source: https://www.chianticlassico.com/en/territory/production-zone/
- Chianti Classico can be produced with a minimum of 80% Sangiovese and a maximum of 20% other red varieties. Source: https://www.chianticlassico.com/en/wine/characteristics/
- Chianti Classico Riserva needs at least 80% Sangiovese and a minimum of 24 months of ageing, of which 3 months of bottle refinement. Source: https://www.chianticlassico.com/en/wine/types/
- Chianti Classico Gran Selezione needs at least 90% Sangiovese and a minimum of 30 months of ageing, of which 3 months of bottle refinement. Source: https://www.chianticlassico.com/en/wine/types/
- In Chianti Classico the harvest runs from the first half of September to the second half of October, depending on location and altitude. Source: https://www.chianticlassico.com/en/
- Chianti DOCG has eight subzones: Colli Aretini, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Colline Pisane, Montalbano, Montespertoli, Rufina and Terre di Vinci. Source: https://www.consorziovinochianti.it/en/le-terre-del-vino-chianti/
- Brunello di Montalcino is made from Sangiovese, also called Brunello in Montalcino, with a maximum yield of 80 quintals per hectare. Source: https://www.consorziobrunellodimontalcino.it/en/583/wines
- Brunello cannot be released before 1 January of the year following the end of the fifth year counted from the harvest year, and Riserva a year later. Source: https://www.consorziobrunellodimontalcino.it/en/583/wines
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano must be at least 70% Sangiovese, joined by up to 30% of other varieties authorized for the Tuscany Region. Source: https://www.consorziovinonobile.it/disciplinaries/
- US CBP allows one American liter (33.8 fl. oz.) of alcohol in the returning resident personal exemption if you are at least 21 and it is for personal use. Source: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/kbyg/customs-duty-info

## Tours listed on this site
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- Prestige Rent Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour to Chianti from Florence (Piazzale Montelungo, Florence, the same point you return to, operated by Prestige Rent) - from $99 per person, 4.5 hours, rated 4.9 from 4,796 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://winerytoursflorence.com/tours/half-day-wine-tour-from-florence/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/florence-l32/florence-small-group-wine-tasting-experience-in-tuscany-t92928/
- Ciaoflorence Chianti Wineries Tour with Wine Tasting from Florence (Piazzale Montelungo bus stop, a 5 to 10-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella train station; pickup is listed as available, check the options when booking, operated by Ciaoflorence Tours & Travel) - from $55 per person, 5 to 6.5 hours, rated 4.5 from 11,909 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://winerytoursflorence.com/tours/chianti-wineries-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/florence-l32/florence-chianti-wineries-tour-with-wine-tasting-t400983/
- Walkabout Florence Tours Small-Group Chianti Wine Safari with Lunch (Your guide holds a WALKABOUT TOURS sign by the taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella train station, across from the outside McDonald's, operated by Walkabout Florence Tours) - from $117.40 per person, 6 to 7 hours for the morning option, 9 hours for the full-day option, rated 4.9 from 5,884 reviews on Viator. Page: https://winerytoursflorence.com/tours/wine-safari-florence/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/Taste-of-Chianti-Tuscan-Cheese-Wine-and-Lunch-from-Florence/d519-5070CHIANTISAFARI?medium=link
- Prestige Rent Small-Group Tuscan Wineries Tour with Olive Oil and Lunch (Piazzale Montelungo near Santa Maria Novella station, on the left side of the street opposite the parking lot, where the Prestige Rent red flag and check-in table stand, operated by Prestige Rent) - from $168.20 per person, 8 hours, rated 5.0 from 1,630 reviews on Viator. Page: https://winerytoursflorence.com/tours/tuscan-wineries-tour-with-lunch/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/Essence-of-Chianti-small-group-tour-with-lunch-and-tastings-from-Florence/d519-5292P28?medium=link
- Italy on a Budget Tours Tuscany Wine Tour with 2 Wineries and San Gimignano (Parcheggio Oltrarno, Piazza della Calza 1, in front of Porta Romana by the blue P parking sign, at 9:45am for a 10:00am departure, operated by Italy on a Budget tours) - from $84.66 per person, 7 hours, 10:00am start and back at about 5:00pm, rated 4.9 from 1,277 reviews on Viator. Page: https://winerytoursflorence.com/tours/san-gimignano-wine-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/Tuscan-Winery-Tour/d519-6821P3?medium=link
- ACCORD Italy Smart Tours Chianti Sunset Wine Tasting Tour from Florence (In front of the National Library in Florence; the listing shows three drop-off points (Piazza dei Cavalleggeri 1, Piazza dei Cavalleggeri 1/B and Corso dei Tintori 3), operated by ACCORD Italy Smart Tours) - from $143 per person, 5 to 7 hours, rated 4.7 from 307 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://winerytoursflorence.com/tours/chianti-sunset-wine-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/florence-l32/chianti-at-sunset-small-group-excursion-t65686/
- Ciaoflorence Val d Orcia Day Trip with Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano Wine Tasting (Piazzale Montelungo, Florence, operated by Ciaoflorence Tours & Travel) - from $82 per person, 11.5 hours, rated 4.7 from 1,540 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://winerytoursflorence.com/tours/val-d-orcia-wine-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/florence-l32/val-d-orcia-cheese-and-wine-tasting-tour-t62160/
- Keys Of Italy Brunello Wine Tour with Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano (Beside the entrance of Cantina Antinori, outside the building, on the corner with via del Trebbio, at 8:00am, operated by Keys Of Italy / Florence) - from $258.51 per person, 10.5 hours, 8:00am start and back at about 6:30pm depending on traffic, rated 4.6 from 429 reviews on Viator. Page: https://winerytoursflorence.com/tours/brunello-wine-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/Val-dOrcia-tour-Montalcino-Pienza-and-Montepulciano/d519-29255P69?medium=link
- Grape Tours Chianti Wine Tour with 2 Organic Wineries and Lunch at Dario Cecchini (Grape Tours' cheese and wine bar Formaggioteca Terroir, Via dei Renai 19, Florence, about 15 minutes before the start, which is also the drop-off point, operated by Grape Tours) - from $366.88 per person, 7 hours, rated 5.0 from 330 reviews on Viator. Page: https://winerytoursflorence.com/tours/dario-cecchini-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/3-Chianti-Classico-wineries-in-small-group-10-wines-meal-and-guide-included/d519-60015P6?medium=link
- Tuscany Bike Tours Chianti Hills Bike Ride with Wine Tasting and Lunch (Tuscany Bike Tours office at Via Ghibellina 34/r, between Via dei Macci and Borgo Allegri, Florence, at 8:30am (the tour departs by 9:00am), operated by Tuscany Bike Tours) - from $135.46 per person, 6 hours including about 2 hours on the bike, rated 4.9 from 1,319 reviews on Viator. Page: https://winerytoursflorence.com/tours/chianti-bike-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/Tuscany-Bike-Tours-one-day-bike-tour-through-the-hills-of-Chianti/d519-168784P2?medium=link
- Walkabout Florence Tours Vespa Tour with Tuscan Hills, Lunch and Chianti Wine (Your guide holds a WALKABOUT TOURS sign by the taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella train station, across from the outside McDonald's, operated by Walkabout Florence Tours) - from $73.38 per person, 6 hours (the description calls it a 4-hour tour), rated 4.8 from 4,384 reviews on Viator. Page: https://winerytoursflorence.com/tours/vespa-tour-florence/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/Florence-Vespa-Tour-Tuscan-Hills-and-Italian-Cuisine/d519-5070FLORENCEVESPA?medium=link
- 500 Touring Club Concepts Self-Drive Vintage Fiat 500 Wine Tour from Florence (500 Touring Club clubhouse, Via Franceschi 23, Scandicci, Florence, about 10 minutes from the centre, operated by 500 Touring Club Concepts) - from $139 per person, 4 hours or more, rated 4.8 from 698 reviews on Viator. Page: https://winerytoursflorence.com/tours/fiat-500-tour-florence/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/Self-Drive-Vintage-Fiat-500-Tour-from-Florence-Tuscan-Wine-Experience/d519-7032FIAT500WINETOUR?medium=link

## Guide pages
- https://winerytoursflorence.com/guides/brunello-di-montalcino-wineries/ - Visit Brunello di Montalcino wineries from Florence in 2027: cellar tastings, Montalcino town and the Val d'Orcia. Compare the day tours.
- https://winerytoursflorence.com/guides/chianti-classico-riserva/ - Learn the Riserva ageing rules, taste profile and pairings, then pick the Chianti Classico wine tour from Florence that pours it. Plan your 2027 trip.
- https://winerytoursflorence.com/guides/chianti-vs-chianti-classico/ - Chianti vs Chianti Classico in 2027: two DOCGs, 80% vs 70% Sangiovese, 3 ageing levels. Learn the label, then book a Chianti tasting.
- https://winerytoursflorence.com/guides/chianti-wine-region/ - See the Chianti wine region in 2027: Greve, Radda, Gaiole and winery tastings on day tours from Florence. Compare the trips and book.
- https://winerytoursflorence.com/guides/greve-in-chianti/ - Greve in Chianti sits 30 km from Florence with tastings at Verrazzano, Montefioralle and more. Plan your wine day for 2027 here.
- https://winerytoursflorence.com/guides/montepulciano-wineries/ - Plan a day at the Montepulciano wineries in 2027: free tastings, cellar visits and the day trip from Florence. Book the right tour now.
- https://winerytoursflorence.com/guides/super-tuscan-wine/ - Super Tuscan wine myths explained, with the blends, the history and the Florence tours that pour it. Find your tasting day for 2027.
- https://winerytoursflorence.com/guides/wineries-near-florence/ - Wineries near Florence in 2027: estates from 25 minutes out, bus and taxi routes, and half-day tours. Pick your tasting and check availability.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere
- "Chianti and Chianti Classico are the same wine from the same zone." → Chianti Classico is its own production zone of 71,800 hectares between Florence and Siena, while Chianti DOCG has eight separate subzones such as Colli Fiorentini, Rufina and Montespertoli. Source: https://www.consorziovinochianti.it/en/le-terre-del-vino-chianti/
- "Brunello is a grape variety grown in Montalcino." → Brunello di Montalcino is made from Sangiovese, which is called Brunello in Montalcino, with a maximum yield of 80 quintals per hectare. Source: https://www.consorziobrunellodimontalcino.it/en/583/wines
- "A Chianti Classico can include white grapes." → Since 2006 Chianti Classico can be made exclusively with red grape varieties. Source: https://www.chianticlassico.com/en/wine/characteristics/

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