Super Tuscans wine tasting at I Balzini boutique winery in Chianti
Visit the Balzini estate and experience the magnificent tastes of Italy on a private tour. With no one else to distract you from the pleasures, this is a truly special indulgence.
Balzini wines have won numerous prizes for their quality, including Gold at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, 94/100 by Wine Spectator, 92/100 by Wine Enthusiast, Gold at the Vienna International Wine Challenge, and many more. After a personally guided tour of the estate, you’ll taste five different wines and enjoy an optional homemade lunch paired with the estate’s extra-virgin olive oil, grappa and balsamic vinegar.
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Winery tour and wine tasting 4 wines (1 hr)
I BALZINI BLACK LABEL - 50% Cab. Sauvignon 50% Merlot
I BALZINI WHITE LABEL - 50% Cab. Sauvignon 50% Sangiovese
I BALZINI GREEN LABEL - 50% Sangiovese 20% Mammolo
I BALZINI PINK LABEL - 80% Sangiovese 20% Merlot
Winery tour plus light lunch with wine pairing (2 hrs)
Guided tour of the winery (family-run business), visit to the cellar and to the special and unique room called "Nursery" where Balzini's "babies" are stored (special size bottles from 1,5 - 3 - 5 - 6 to 12 liters). Next step is the terrace: from here you can see the vineyards and the olive oil trees (only 8 acres in total). A breathtaking panorama with a brief explanation of this unusual soil.
Wine pairing:
- I Balzini Pink Label (rosé) or Silver Label (sparkling wine) - aperitif
- I Balzini Green Label + selection of typical tuscany appetizers (ham, salami, bruschettas with tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil I Balzini)
- I Balzini White Label + hand-made tagliatelle with our tomatoes sauce (tomatoes from our garden)
- I Balzini Black Label + medium aged pecorino cheese (from artisan cheese producer)
- I Balzini Brown label (grappa riserva) + dark chocolate - dessert
Italian Espresso coffee
Balsamic vinegar and wine jam - still water, Tuscan bread on the table
