Fall 2027 Itinerary - Wines For Friends

Sample Itinerary

Monday, Day 1

Tuesday, Day 2

Arrive at Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
Transfer provided to Villa Giuncheto
Lunch provided on the way to the Villa
Relax at the Villa
Welcome dinner at the Villa prepared by our own private chef featuring the wines of Antolini presented by Luca Marchiani.

Wednesday, Day 3

Breakfast at 8:30.
Depart for Siena at 9:30.
Private guided tour of Siena including the Duomo with an optional visit to the attic known as the “Gate to Heaven” – One of the most dramatic cathedrals in Italy known for its artifacts and statues by Bernini. (***Please note that the “Gate To Heaven” requires ascending and descending a spiral staircase with over 150 steps***)
Piazza IL Campo – Home of the famous Palio horse race that is run in July and August each year and one of the best piazzas in all of Italy.
Lunch in Siena
Shopping in the Medieval Town (2500 years old)
Dinner in Siena

Thursday, Day 4

Breakfast at 8:30
Depart for Casa alle Vacche – A family-owned, small winery known for producing award winning wines from native Tuscan grape varietals.
Tour the vineyards and cellars of Casa alle Vacche.
Lunch with Andrea Ciappi, winemaker, at the Casa alle Vacche Trattoria.
After visiting Casa alle Vacche, we depart to visit San Gimignano – Called the “Manhattan of Tuscany” due to the 13 medieval towers still standing today. Enjoy time for shopping.
Dinner at the Villa prepared by our own private chef featuring the wines of Casa alle Vacche.

Friday, Day 5

Breakfast between 8:00 and 9:30
Enjoy a day at Villa Giuncheto. Walk the grounds, or sit by the pool and enjoy the beautiful views
Special activity TBD

- Afternoon cooking class at the Villa under the tutelage of our wonderful chef, Cristina.
- Eat what you have prepared paired with the wines of Fattoria Ambra, one of only 12 producers in the Carmignano area of Tuscany.

Saturday, Day 6

Breakfast at 8:30
Depart for Marzocco di Poppiano Winery at 9:30 – Home of Chiantis from the Colli Fiorentini area of Tuscany.
Tour the vineyards and cellars of Marzocco di Poppiano.
Lunch at Marzocco with Roberta Chini and Maurizio Mazzantini, owners and winemakers of Marzocco di Poppiano.
Dinner at the Villa prepared by our chef featuring the wines of Marzocco di Poppiano.

Sunday, Day 7

Breakfast at 8:30
Depart for Montalcino at 9:30
Morning in Montalcino – The medieval town of Montalcino is known for wine and honey. Enjoy shopping or site-seeing in this wine focused town
Depart for Querce Bettina.
Private tour of vineyards and cellar of Querce Bettina – Producer of artisanal Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino by the husband and wife team of Roberto Moretti and Sandra Barenghi.
Lunch with the producer
Dinner at the Villa prepared by our own private chef featuring the wines of Querce Bettina.

Monday, Day 8

Breakfast at 8:30
Depart for San Gimignano
Gelateria Dondoli (gelato class) – The 2-time World Champion gelato maker teaches us how to make 2 different types of gelato in our private class
Lunch at Michelin-starred Linfa
Spend the afternoon shopping on your own

Tuesday, Day 9

Wednesday, Day 10

Breakfast at 8:30
Depart for Montalpulciano at 9:30
Tour ancient, historic cellars under the medieval streets
Lunch in Montalpulciano
Time for shopping in the afternoon
Return to Villa Giuncheto and dress for dinner
Depart Villa Giuncheto at 6:30 for L’Assinello, an inventive 1-star Michelin restaurant located in the heart of Chianti.

Thursday, Day 11

Morning at leisure
Enjoy a massage (150 euro/hour additional fee) if desired
Roam the grounds of this 80-acre estate. Sit by the pool and enjoy the beautiful views
Lunch at the Villa prepared by our own private chef featuring the wines of Fongaro
Time for packing and rest in the afternoon
Dinner at the Villa featuring the wines of Giannitessari

Friday, Day 12

Saturday, Day 13