Top Things to do in Province of Prato
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Things to do in Province of Prato, Tuscany: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Prato, Italy including Carmignano Half Day tour from Florence: The First Cabernet-Sauvignon in Tuscany, Wine & Food Experience, Classic Wine Tour, Private Chic-Nic, Classic Wine Tasting, Private Medici Villa Guided Tour and Sunset Wine Tasting with Dinner , Wine Tour Experience, Wine tasting of the Fabrizio Pratesi winery.
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1. Carmignano Half Day tour from Florence: The First Cabernet-Sauvignon in Tuscany
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Gain in-depth knowledge about a well-reputed and historical wine area. Wine has been produced in the Carmignano region since Roman times. During the Middle Ages, the area was widely reputed for the quality of its wines. The reputation of Carmignano continued to grow with Queen Anne of Great Britain requesting regular shipments of the wine. You will visit two wineries where you’ll receive tips about the art of wine tasting and wine and food pairing. You will tour the vineyards and wine cellars in the heart of Carmignano, giving an up close look at the production and ageing process of the wines. Additionally, you will learn about the secrets of extra virgin olive oil making. This wonderful experience includes wine tasting of a large spectrum of wine, lunch and the opportunity to buy some of the best Tuscan wines.
Inclusions: Wine tasting, Appetizers and multiple-course lunch, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Certified sommelier/guide with you the entire day, 100% Private Tour, Pick-up
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By mesie2898
Absolutely the best day I had while visiting Italy. Angel was our guide for the entire day. At the first winery we had the pleasure of starting the visit with a tour of the vineyard in a horse-drawn cart, followed by a fantastic lunch with km0 products. Visit to the village of Suvereto and finish with more wine in a family winery where they create one of the most appreciated wines in Italy. I can say with certainty that this day was one of, if not the best day of our vacation in Tuscany.
2. Wine & Food Experience
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Dedicated to all wine lovers to learn the secrets of wine tasting and matching techniques with the flavors of the table.
Inclusions: Wine tasting
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Reviewed By Tripsterbe
We did a classic wine tour here, really wasn’t worth it. We paid 20 euro per person, got a quick tour of the building and cellar, and tasted three wines afterwards. Wines were poured in the same glass, and we got little to no explanation with them, no water, bread, hospitality very low, we didn’t even get to taste the olive oil... we felt a little scammed honoustly, they were quick to collect our 40 euro and send us on our way. We’ve had so many great wine experiences in tuscany, I highly recommend you don’t waste your time and money on this one!
3. Classic Wine Tour
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3.0 based on 2 reviews
Ideal for those who want a complete introduction of the estate. You will be guided through an experience that will involve all the senses, in the ancient underground cellars and in the oil mill to discover the secrets of Capezzana.
Inclusions: Guided tour
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Reviewed By 565martina
Booked this through a bucket shop broker for a cheap price, checked all of the details before booking and realised that we were in the depths of the Tuscan countryside staying at a working vineyard. After negotiating the Italian network of country lanes and driving skills we arrived at exactly what we expected - a working vineyard in the depths of theTuscan countryside. Check in was easy enough, our Brazilian host and my ineffective Italian got us to our simple, spotless room. It lacked drink making facilities but nothing else that we desperately needed. We got over this hardship by asking for a pot of hot water and two cups from reception whenever we wanted a cup of tea. We booked our dinner on the first night in the restaurant, spectacular views, chilly when the wind blew. Some people opted to eat in the bar area. The food promised a lot but unfortunately didn’t quite deliver, kitchen to table was less than 5 metres but lukewarm on arrival. Choice was limited for a non meat eater. Breakfast was a simple affair, meat, cheese, pastries and a few other bits and bobs just what you’d expect from a simple B&B in the Tuscan countryside. However the coffee was disappointing bearing in mind where we were! Couldn’t believe that the coffee machine took pods!! Wine tour very good and informative, the history is what makes this place. Tastings after very well received. A car is a must to get around, the weather was not great but didn’t limit our trips out to Sienna, SanGimignano and other local ‘hotspots’. Florence best visited by parking car at Signa and getting train - 20 mins and £2 each way Couple of small Italian restaurants at bottom of hill, but you are isolated so don’t expect a walk into a buzzing town. Simple Italian fayre - inexpensive pizza, pasta and drinks. Facilities limited and swimming pool area could be better, but overriding opinion is that the now well heeled estate owners have let the estates charm fall by the wayside. It wouldn’t take much to get the main villa and gardens up to become the focal point of your visit. Overall it is what we expected but wouldn’t take much to really hit the spot!
4. Private Chic-Nic
Visitors will have the opportunity to admire the majestic Medici villa, La Ferdinanda, belonging to the Unesco heritage since 2013 and discover the surrounding landscape, including the medieval village of Artimino, nestled in the Tuscan hills and surrounded by an expanse of olive trees. A pristine place where to find serenity and peace. Once the tour is over, visitors can enjoy the view from an optimal position over the vineyards. In the area dedicated to the chic-nic you can enjoy an unforgettable picnic and a wine tasting (3 wines of Artimino and a vin santo) with a basket full of Tuscan specialties. (On request, vegan and gluten-free alternatives are available)
Inclusions: Snacks
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Reviewed By Angelo G
When you see the Villa Medicea , you have the feeling about the MEDICI's power in the old days. Called also "Villa Centocamini " which means the 100 Chimneys .
5. Classic Wine Tasting
The tasting consists of tasting three wines from the Artimino Estate, paired with cheeses and cold cuts. Our sommelier will guide you to the discovery of one of the oldest wines in the world, the Carmignano.
Inclusions: You can taste the wines of the Tenuta di Artimino, Platter of cold cuts and cheeses
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Reviewed By Angelo G
When you see the Villa Medicea , you have the feeling about the MEDICI's power in the old days. Called also "Villa Centocamini " which means the 100 Chimneys .
6. Private Medici Villa Guided Tour and Sunset Wine Tasting with Dinner
Treat yourself to an afternoon of beauty and tranquility. Escape from the chaos and city lines. Discover the Medici Villa of Poggio a Caiano, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, visit an Estate lying in the hills of the Chianti Colli Fiorentini and enjoy a dinner with organic Chianti tasting at sunset.
Inclusions: Guided tour at Villa Poggio a Caiano, Private transfer, Cellars tour, Dinner with wine tasting
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Reviewed By Mozzie54
A Thunderstorm met us as we left the train station at Lucca to meet our guide, Davide. Thankfully it did not last too long and we were able to enjoy the passion for Lucca that Davide shared with us as we strolled around the walled township. We couldn't help feeling like we wanted our tour to continue as David filled our imaginations with his story telling and making the city come alive for us.
7. Wine Tour Experience
The ideal path to fully experience the Estate with an exclusive tasting in the wine bar overlooking the vineyards and the surrounding countryside. The Wine Tour Experience is dedicated to all wine lovers who wish to learn more about the traditional production of the award-winning Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC, through a unique and emotional experience: you will be guided through the path of the Trebbiano grape used for this magical production. A sensory journey to discover the history and production of the estate.
Inclusions: Wine tasting
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Reviewed By Tripsterbe
We did a classic wine tour here, really wasn’t worth it. We paid 20 euro per person, got a quick tour of the building and cellar, and tasted three wines afterwards. Wines were poured in the same glass, and we got little to no explanation with them, no water, bread, hospitality very low, we didn’t even get to taste the olive oil... we felt a little scammed honoustly, they were quick to collect our 40 euro and send us on our way. We’ve had so many great wine experiences in tuscany, I highly recommend you don’t waste your time and money on this one!
8. Wine tasting of the Fabrizio Pratesi winery
The Pratesi family has been producing wine in the Carmignano area for five generations. It was Pietro Pratesi who bought the Lolocco estate in 1875 in the heart of Carmignano, where wine and oil were already produced. And in Lolocco the Fabrizio Pratesi winery produces the best wines in high-density planted vineyards. Carmignano is located in the heart of Tuscany and even the Medici recognized this small town the production of high quality wine. In fact Cosimo III dè Medici in 1716 with a Call delimited four areas dedicated to the production of quality wine, one of these was Carmignano.
Inclusions: We have five wines, three of which are red, one white and one rosé. The names of the wines are the following: Locorosato, Locobianco, Locorosso, Carmione and Il Circo Rosso.
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Reviewed By Cosmopolitan53347
We had an unbelievable trip with 4 couples staying in Tuscany. I poured myself into researching the trip to make it memorable and enjoy some unique experiences. One of the highlights, if not the highlight, was an incredible, over the top, wine tasting dinner at Pratesi Viticoltore winery. We arrived at the winery which is also has the owner’s home where their family lives and a second home where their uncle lives. After a nice but brief tour we started the tasting and dinner in this warm and cozy all floor to ceiling glass window square building next to their home where there is a kitchen, a fireplace, and room for up to 25 people for dinner. We had only 4 couples and it was intimate and exquisite. The owners family was amazing. So warm and welcoming. It was like having dinner at your best friends’ home except they are serving and catering for you. The appetizers were amazing with a nice assortment of bruschetta, Pâté, mini salad, and a few other things. Then we went to the most incredible wild boar ragu on fresh made tagliatelle, along with a second pasta of a kind of hand made ricotta and herb filled pasta tube. We were stuffed beyond belief and then the 3 inch thick dry aged traditional Tuscan t-bone steaks were done after being cooked in the fireplace on a grate over the wood fire in the artisan way by Fabrizio Hand sliced and served on our plate right from the fireplace. No salt or pepper or other seasoning and very rare cooked. Just incredible. Never forget that flavor. Like no beef I have ever tasted. I haven’t mentioned the wine which was more than a tasting for sure. So much wine offered during the meal of every variety they offer; two whites, a rose, and three reds. All were delicious and made on site on their authentic and traditional organic farm. So reasonably priced, not just the wine but the entire dinner. I can’t thank Fabrio and his wife enough. We stayed late and had a nice conversation and hope they can visit us in the States. We bought as much wine as we could take back to the States. If you want an experience you will never forget, don’t hesitate to make this the key event of visiting Tuscany.
