Do-Nation - Tours:Florence - Tuscan Wine Cheese and Oil Tasting in Florence

Enjoy unmatched wines ans cheeses, specially selected by our Sommelier and matched by the most traditional flavors of the Tuscan Countryside. You will be guided though the experience with detailed explanation of the various flavors and history background of the wines and cheeses you will taste, not to mention the olive oils! Olive trees, together with vines cover Tuscan hills and produce the most important ingredient of Tuscan cooking. You will discover the culinary history of the region while tasting a palette of Tuscan Olive Oils in a fascinating experience!

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Departure days: Monday to Friday

Departure from: The exact location and detailed directions will be provided on your booking confirmation email.

Return location: The experience will end at the tasting location so that you can keep enjoy your evening if you want to taste more!

Accomodation: No Accommodation

Duration: 1,5 hr

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Tour Route:

3 different types of Tuscan Wines: Chianti Classico, Pure San Giovese, and a white wine.
2 types of Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Unripe apple segments to use during the tasting.
Cheese (goat, sheep, cow). The cheese selection changes according to availability and combinations.
Water to clean the mouth after each tasting step.
Teaspoons, plates or any service related to the tasting.

This is only a sample menu, to show the quality of the products you will be tasting. The menu can change according to season and food availability.

Tour highlights:

Tasting of Tuscan Wines guided by our professional Sommelier
Tasting of Extra Virgin Olive Oils and their use in cooking
Tasting of a selection of cheese of goat, sheep and cow milk
Detailed explanation of products and their origins and history in culinary tradition

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Inclusions:

3 types of Tuscan Wines
2 types of Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oils
Selection of cheese
detailed explanation of products and their origins and history in culinary tradition

Exclusions:

Souvenirs and Gratuities

Policy:

Tour goes rain or shine.

Please contact local operator to confirm the meeting point.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time and present voucher to your guide.

Cancellation Policy:

There is a strict 72 hours cancellation policy.

Full refund for cancellations done 3 days prior to time of scheduled departure or commencement time.

Cancellations done less than 3 days prior to time of scheduled departure or commencement time are non-refundable in all circumstances.

Late arrivals and no shows, for any reasons, will not be accepted and absolutely cannot be refunded.

No refund for entry denial due to inappropriate dressing.

If you change your booking request, charge may apply.

This Experience is available in:

English

Tips:

Just relax and enjoy a wonderful tasting experience after a long day walking and sightseeing in Florence.

Local Operator Information:

Local operator’s contact details and phone numbers at the destination are included in the confirmation voucher.

Please contact local operator to confirm departure time or ask any logistical questions you may have.

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