Chianti Rufina Private Half Day Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting from Florence

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7 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Chianti Rufina, the smallest and highest-elevation sub-region in Chianti, is celebrated for its high-altitude vineyards that add unique tannic structure to its wines.
Located northeast of Florence on the slopes of the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines, Chianti Rufina is a historic wine-producing area renowned as one of the most prestigious in Tuscany.
The legacy of winemaking here dates back to the early fifteenth century, when the Medici family recognized the area’s potential for exceptional wines. In 1716, Cosimo III de' Medici officially included Chianti Rufina in the Bando dei Vini, the world’s first law regulating wine production.
Explore this small but mighty wine region, revered since Etruscan times, and gain in-depth insights into the history and heritage of Chianti Rufina's esteemed wines. 
Gain in-depth knowledge about a well-reputed and historical wine area, which can be shortly regarded as small but mighty. Wine has been produced in the Chianti Rufina region since Etruscan times.

What's Included

Visit to 2 boutique wineries
100% private tour
Olive oil tasting
Typical local lunch with 0 km products
Private transportation
Wine tastings
Pickup from your accommodation
Experienced sommelier/guide for the entire day

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pickup is included in a radio of 3 KM and can be requested during booking or communicated before the day of the tour.

What To Expect

Florence

We will pick you up from your accommodation in Florence by 9:30 am. Our driver will normally be at your address by 9:15 am. We will then drive to the first winery which will take approximately 1 hour. NB: If you do not provide a pickup location for your private tour, our default meeting point is: Borgo Ognissanti 70, Florence, Italy.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fattoria Lavacchio

Situated atop Montefiesole at 450 meters above sea level, this boutique winery offers a glimpse into the heart of Chianti Rufina’s countryside. Established in the 1700s by the Peruzzi family, the estate later passed to the Lottero family from Genoa. The family undertook extensive restoration, replanting vineyards and olive groves and refurbishing the villas. Today, it remains a quintessential Tuscan family-run business, harmonizing all practices with nature. As the first winery in Chianti Rufina to adopt organic production, they produce wine, olive oil, wheat, fruits, and vegetables, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern biodynamic techniques. A centuries-old cedar of Lebanon, symbolizing strength and longevity, stands proudly on the estate, along with a restored 19th-century windmill, adding to the winery's historic charm. You will enjoy lunch and a wine tasting on the terrace of the farm’s restaurant, overlooking the breathtaking Tuscan landscape.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Tenuta di Bossi

Since 1992, the Lippi and Santoni families have dedicated themselves to the production of wine and oil, in full respect of nature and territory. Always organic, both the wines and the oil have been certified since 1999. They are between 300 and 500 meters, where the climatic characteristics of Chianti Rufina area are extreme. Here artisan wines are born followed by the vineyard to the cellar by the bottle. Important archaeological finds testify to the cultivation of vines on this soil already at the time of the Etruscans. This winery is always full of surprises. The craftsmanship follows the nature and inclinations of the highest Chianti Rufina. Walking always with the tradition of Sangiovese, in time it has been enriched by lucky encounters between the earth and a selection of classical vine varieties. Without forgetting the olive groves that grow side by side with the vineyards.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Florence

Your guide for the day will drop you back at your pick-up location in Florence. If you wish to be dropped off at a different location, please inform your guide in advance.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Minimum drinking age is 18
Children must be accompanied by an adult
If you have any special dietary requirements, please inform us in advance

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chianti Rufina Private Half Day Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting from Florence?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025