From Florence: Vegetarian Meal at San Gimignano Winery – Florence, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Discover the culinary treasures that Tuscan cuisine has to offer with a colorful and rich vegetarian lunch or dinner at a picturesque winery in the Chianti region. Go on a tour through the vineyards, learn about the qualities of good wine, and find suitable wine pairings to enhance your vegetarian meal.

You’ll be picked up in central Florence and drive through the countryside to the hill town of San Gimignano. Upon arrival at the winery, you’ll be greeted by a staff member in the welcome center for a short walking tour of the historic property. Learn some excellent wine-tasting techniques and tips for how to enjoy good wine.  

After touring the vineyards, visit the winery for a 4-course lunch or dinner with wine pairings. Start with a wine course and tasting of many local products. Then enjoy an appetizer of caprese bruschetta followed by ribollita soup and a grilled-vegetable omelet. For dessert, you’ll be served cantuccini (almond biscotti) with a dessert wine and vanilla ice cream with strawberries.  

After a delightful culinary experience in the hills of Tuscany, you’ll be escorted back to Florence in a comfortable air-conditioned van.

LUNCH/DINNER MENU:
• Appetizers: caprese bruschetta with tomatoes, mozzarella, pecorino cheese, and olive oil
• First course: ribollita soup (typical Tuscan vegetarian recipe with bread)
• Second course: omelet with zucchini, eggs, and grilled vegetables
• Dessert: cantuccini with dessert wine and vanilla ice cream with strawberries

TUSCAN PRODUCTS:
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Truffle olive oil
• Hot pepper olive oil
• Selected balsamic vinegar

WINE LIST:
• Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G.
• Cabernet Bartolomeo Riserva I.G.T.
• Merlot Baldassarre Riserva I.G.T.
• Syrah Cavaliere Riserva I.G.T.
• Vernaccia of San Gimignano D.O.C.G.
• Chianti D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
• Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G.
• Vino Nobile of Montepulciano D.O.C.G.
• Red of Montepulciano D.O.C.
• Vin Beato dessert wine

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Enjoy a 4-course Italian vegetarian lunch or dinner with family and friends
Try local Tuscan products such as truffle olive oil and select balsamic vinegar
Taste wine from the library vintage reserves paired perfectly with your vegetarian meal
Take in scenic views of the Chianti region’s hills and vineyards
Learn from a passionate local vegetarian about Tuscany’s vegetarian offerings

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