Holiday itinerary
Perched on a hill with stunning views of vineyards is this Agriturismo where organic Chianti wine is produced by the owners offering the perfect location in which to pursue your passion for all things Italian.
This wine tasting and wellness course offers a unique opportunity to discover Italian life where locals work together on the estate to produce Chianti wine using organic and traditional farming methods.
Under the direction of your knowledgeable guides, you will learn about the local wine production process as well as tasting the wines produced on the estate.
Enjoy an imperial wine bath where you’ll bathe in a purpose built oak barrelled Jacuzzi wine bath that guarantees total relaxation and a purification of the skin; all whilst sipping a glass of Chianti for the perfect holiday experience.
Suitability
- Suitable for all levels
- Your hosts are Italian but speak English to guide you through the course
- Minimum age 18
Travelling Solo?
- These wine tasting holidays make great singles holidays and in fact, many people travel solo
- Singles can join existing groups or have their own private wine tasting and tour and rooms can be booked with a small single supplement, to check availability for singles please contact us at with your preferred date of travel
Wine Tasting Holiday Start Days
- This course runs year round
- Arrivals can be on any day of the week
- If this course appears ‘on request’ we can usually accommodate your requirements, to check availability, email us on or call us on 08445 020445 with your preferred dates and someone will get back to you very quickly
Wellness And Wine Course Itinerary
Day 1 –Arrival Day
- Check-in to your accommodation anytime after 2pm
- Make your own arrangements for dinner or try the simple, homemade food at the farmhouse (note: the nearest village with places to eat is a 10min drive away)
Day 2 –Wine Tastings
- Enjoy a leisurely Italian breakfast in the morning
- After breakfast join your guide to tour the estate on foot to discover the wine making processes (Note: the start time may vary and will be confirmed on arrival)
- You’ll be accompanied by a wine maker on the estate and you’ll walk through the vineyards learning about the history of the farm, the characteristics of its produce and the methods of cultivation
- Please note that under exceptional circumstances poor weather may mean that the vineyard tour is not possible
- After your walk, enjoy tastings of 3 different wines and a visit to the historical wine cellar at the house
- The walk and wine tasting will take a total of about 45 minutes to 1 hour
- In the afternoon enjoy a relaxing imperial wine bath accompanied by a glass of Chianti (Note: the start time of your wellness treatment may vary and will be confirmed on arrival)
Day 3 –Departure Day
- After breakfast guests are asked to check-out of their rooms by 10am ready for departure taking home with them an insight into the organic wine making process that will stay with them long after the holiday is over
What Will I Learn?
- Skills to recognise and enjoy the complexity of the Italian wines produced on the estate
- To understand the methods and history of the production process using traditional methods
- About the process of making organic wine from growing to production
Imperial Wine Bath Treatment
- Grapes are packed with antioxidants said to protect against free radicals within the body, which are one of the main causes of aging of the skin and are used in this unique wellness treatment
- Relax in an imperial Jacuzzi bath, custom built with an oak wine barrel
- Wine and specially formulated wine powder will be added to the bath to purify the skin and relax you all whilst sipping a delicious glass of Chianti wine
- At the end of the bath, you can relax even further under our splendid shower
Accommodation
- You'll stay in a cosy standard twin or double room with private bathroom in the farmhouse
- Rooms have TV, air conditioning, mini-bar and hairdryer
- Rooms share a terrace with wonderful views over the Chianti vineyards
- Check in anytime after 2pm on your arrival day and check out by 10am on your departure day
- Prices are based on 2 sharing a twin or double room
- Singles are welcome and there's a compulsory single room supplement, to check prices click on the 'costing and extra tab'
- Please note that it is highly recommended to have a car to reach the farmhouse as there is no public transport and is 30 minutes away from the nearest train station
- Wi-fi is available throughout the property
Meals
- Breakfast is included each day
- Lunch and dinner can be taken at the farmhouse that serves simple home cooked meals or you can head out to the local village (10mins drive) for a wide choice of places to eat
Discover the wine making and production process in the wonderful area of Chianti in Tuscany. Bathe in wine whilst sipping a glass of good Chianti for a holiday experience with a difference.