Top Arezzo Food & Drink

Home to medieval hilltop towns and fertile vineyards, Tuscany is widely considered the jewel in Italy’s crown. On this tour, visit the beautiful Tuscan towns of Pienza and Montepulciano, and enjoy a complete immersion in authentic Italian culture and cuisine. With travel from your Chianti, Florence, or Siena hotel, sample local wines in historic cellars and savor a delicious lunch in a traditional Montepulciano winery.

The high quality of the wines, the expertise and passion of the producer who leads the visit and tasting

Indulging in local wine is a must when you visit Tuscany—and on this private tour, you’ll go behind-the-scenes at one of the region’s most scenic and esteemed wineries, located just on the outskirts of Arezzo. Learn about organic winemaking processes when you tour the vineyards, delve into the cellar to discover how wine is aged, and finally taste three organic wines, along with locally made pecorino cheese and cured meats.

At Wines of Tuscany we organize private tours for small and big groups. In the beautiful location of Villa Fabbriche and fine Tuscan wines and food tasting. An expert will make you discover everything about wine making process and Tuscan food tradition.

Discover the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine during this home cooking experience in Arezzo. Visit a traditional Tuscan farmhouse; get hands-on as you cook up an array of fresh pastas and sauces; then tuck into your delicious homemade creations, accompanied local wine and dessert.

Treat your taste buds to a delicious 4-day culinary experience in the heart of Tuscany. Stay at a private villa in Abrezzo with fellow aspiring chefs, and learn to cook traditional dishes with hands-on classes each day and tastings of prosecco and other regional specialties. Explore the charming villages and vineyards around Abrezzo, and savor regional cuisine at local trattorias. It’s a fantastic way to immerse yourself in Italian culture and bring a taste of Tuscany back to your home kitchen!

Treat yourself to an authentic taste of Tuscany at a historic family-run winery in Val di Chio. Take a guided tour of the picturesque estate and vineyards nestled in the rolling hills of eastern Tuscany, and learn about traditional wine production methods that date back centuries. Discover what makes Tuscan wine unique as you taste several estate varietals accompanied by regional delicacies like cheeses, olive oil, salami and focaccia.

The Tuscan countryside is dotted with small, family-run cellars producing excellent wines that are difficult to find outside the region. Discover Tuscany’s artisan wines at this storied estate in the countryside near Arezzo. Tour the vineyard and winery to learn about its history and production, then relax over a sommelier-led tasting featuring four wines paired with traditional local products, including cheese, cold cuts, and extra-virgin olive oil.

Sun-drenched, fertile Tuscany has a simple cuisine with peasant origins, but travelers can struggle to find authentic meals in a crowded tourist food scene. Get out of the restaurant and straight into the chef’s kitchen with this private Tuscan cooking lesson with a professional chef. Learn traditional Tuscan recipes in a fun, hands-on environment, and then enjoy the fruits of your labor over a glass of wine.

See Tuscany’s loveliest scenery, and discover the history of one of Italy’s most revered wines, on this private, half-day tour. Following pickup from your area hotel, head off the tourist trail to a local, family-owned winery. Taste Brunello di Montalcino—a 100% Sangiovese wine that’s one of Italy’s best—as well as other wines and nibbles. You’ll also tour the idyllic Val d’Orcia, from ancient hill towns to historic monasteries.

Learn the secrets of Italian cooking from an expert chef with this 3-hour Tuscan cooking class. Get hands-on experience preparing traditional Tuscan dishes. Enjoy creating seasonal meals with only the freshest ingredients from the local market. Special dietary needs can be met by request. Complete your day by eating the lunch you've prepared.

Tuscany produces two of Italy’s flagship wines: Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Exploring the countryside where these wines are produced, however, means navigating confusing rural roads and searching for remote wineries. With this wine tour, leave the hassle of driving to the experts and instead enjoy a stress-free day of wine tasting and sightseeing. Visit two cellars and stop in the town of Pienza for a cheese tasting.

The passion of a Tuscan family that for generationshas always produced wine and olive oil. The competence of the producers, The quality of our organic wines and olive oil. Basic notions of tasting techniques from the producer who is also a professional sommelier

Sip some of Italy's best vino with a private full-day wine tour in Montalcino from Cortona. Visit two wineries to taste the famous Brunello wines produced in this part of Tuscany. Learn what makes Brunello so special from sommeliers and wine experts. Sample a selection of Tuscan meats and cheeses with the wine. Have lunch in a winery and visit either Montalcino or the Sant'Antimo Abbey before the end of the tour.

This eight-day tour is perfect for visitors looking to fully immerse themselves in the beauty and the cuisine of Tuscany. After pickup via private vehicle from the Arezzo train station, you’ll head straight to your villa. Over the course of the tour, you’ll take several cooking lessons with a professional chef; will embark on restaurant, market, and winery visits; see several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and other cultural stops; and enjoy time at your leisure to swim in the villa’s pool and soak up the scenery.

The cooking classes take place in the kitchen of Città della Pieve. For the classes we will use only fresh, seasonal, and local products. The lessons include the preparation of 2 kinds of pasta (tagliatelle and ravioli), or gnocchi, 2 sauces (tomatoes and sages sauces or pesto) and a dessert. The garden of my home overlooks one of the most beautiful panoramas in Umbria: the Tuscan hills with Mount Cetona. Here, by mid -morning, I offer you a snack (bruschetta or other) with a glass of wine. I know you will learn how to make pasta (with love!), Ravioli and different kinds of pasta. And you will understand how to make such exquisite desserts as tiramisu and panna cotta, and know the secrets for making a perfect Italian sauce. At the end, for lunch, we eat together what we made. Water, white and red wine for all!

Learn the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine from a professional chef during this half-day cooking class in Cortona. Visit a traditional Tuscan home; get hands-on as you cook up specialties such as fresh tagliatelle, gnocchi, or pizza; then tuck into your delicious homemade creations. A small group size of no more than eight people keeps this class intimate.

Away from tourist routes, from Montevarchi train station we will drive you in one of our comfortable vehicles to a quintessentially Tuscan area (it's easy to reach this train station from Florence, 35 minutes ride, and Arezzo, 25 minutes ride). We will visit medieval towns and some of the best-known boutique wineries. Those producers make up for their small production numbers by crafting superb quality wines with great passion. During the visit through the vineyards you can see where and how Sangiovese grapes grow. You will be revealed pearls of country wisdom, you will be told about the difficulties of working the land, and share stories of what it is like to produce a wine that graces tables around the world. This tour is special because it allows you to discover smaller, niche producers. Lunch at a winery or in a small osteria is a must – Chianti wines are meant to be enjoyed with the delicious dishes of Tuscan cuisine. Wine and food will delight both your palate and heart!

You will be welcome by the owners of the old tradition family-run business. The Wine&EVO Oil tour will start from the visit of one of our vineyard where we will tell you some family secrets about our vineyard holding. Back to the winery, you will see the cellar, the barrols room and the Vin Santo room and you will learn a lot about the wine making techniques. The visit will end with the tastings of our wines and organic EVO oil, paired with local and homemade food like prosciutto, salame, cheese and biscuits.

The medieval Tuscan town of Montepulciano is famous for its fine winemaking traditions, but finding the best grape flavors requires local knowledge. During this tour, visit two wine estates and cellars in Montepulciano with your private guide, and learn of the region’s winemaking heritage. Savor a delicious lunch accompanied by locally made wines, Tuscan cheeses, and cured meats, and admire sweeping views over the sun-soaked vineyards and olive groves.

Learn some practical culinary skills during this hands-on Tuscan cooking class in a local chef's kitchen in Cortona. You’ll prepare a complete seasonal meal with locally produced ingredients that includes antipasto, handmade pasta and sauce, a second course with a side dish, and dessert. After cooking, you’ll sit down with your group and dine.

The Tuscan countryside is dotted with small family-run cellars that produced some of the region’s best wines. Visit one of these traditional wineries with this tour that includes a guided walk through the vineyard, cellar, gardens, and family chapel to learn about the history and production techniques. Afterwards, relax with a tasting featuring white, red, rosé, and dessert wines—as well as grappa and brandy—served with focaccia, cheeses, and charcuterie.

Discover the world-famous flavors of Tuscany on a 6-day culinary experience in Abrezzo. Stay at a private villa with a pool, where you can make friends with other aspiring chefs and soak up the Mediterranean sun. Learn to cook time-tested recipes for soups, sauces, pastas and desserts under the guidance of a professional chef, and enjoy many freshly prepared meals in the gorgeous setting. Visit a local winery and the charming villages near Abrezzo, and savor regional cuisine at local trattorias.

The Tuscan countryside is dotted with historic, family-run wineries. With this experience, take a look behind the scenes at one of these charming boutique cellars. Visit the estate, including the 17th-century family chapel, barrel rooms, and olive oil mill. Afterwards, sit down with your hosts to taste the estate’s own wines, olive oil, and grappa with a light lunch featuring local products and specialties.