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TORCIANO

Harvest, Stomping & Tours
1 DAY HARVEST TENUTA TORCIANO EXPERIENCE
INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE HARVEST VINEYARD AND WINERY FIELD TRIPS DURING THE HARVEST SEASON – GET INVOLVED AND LEARN HANDS-ON DURING HARVEST (from August 15th to September 10th).

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Harvest Experience
WITH GRAPE STOMPING

For some feet-on fun, immerse yourself in our Grape Stomping Experience, where you can enjoy the unique sensation of stomping grapes beneath your feet and create unforgettable memories.

This hands-on day experience will immerse you in the authentic harvest process, including visits to both vineyards and cellars. You'll work directly with our winemaker, learning their personal approach to creating exceptional wines and how to respond to each harvest's unique challenges from Mother Nature.

A "vendemmia" (Italian for grape harvest) is one of the most fascinating experiences you can enjoy in Tuscany during harvest season. It's a wonderful way to learn about local wine & food traditions and immerse yourself in our culture. Visitors consistently report that the atmosphere in a working winery is truly unique! You'll participate in an authentic vendemmia on our charming wine estate and taste excellent local wines served with lunch. If you visit Tuscany at the beginning of harvest season, you might coincide with grape stomping! This tradition in our winery on the very first day of vendemmia helps facilitate grape juice fermentation. We hope you'll be lucky enough to experience it!

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Grapes & Vineyards
The Art of Grape Harvesting

Nothing is more heartbreaking for a farmer than watching grapes spoil on the vine. While some wines require aged grapes (on or off the vine) to produce prized vin santo or other dessert wines, most of our harvest creates normal or reserve wines to be shared among friends.

The actual harvest requires minimal tools: sharp garden shears or a small hooked knife, small to medium wicker baskets, larger bins or wooden containers, a customized grinder, and large stainless steel vats.

Contrary to popular belief, picked grapes are no longer traditionally "stomped" for hygiene reasons, though the image remains folkloric. However, the communal lunch and camaraderie associated with harvest events are still very much alive! After a morning of harvesting, crushing, and processing, you'll be invited to a table overflowing with seasonal colors and flavors!

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What You Can Expect:

- Expert demonstrations by Torciano wine specialists from vineyards and cellars will provide extensive information about vine cultivation, seasonal weather effects on fruit, and guide you through the complete winemaking process, engaging all your senses—from hands-on physical activities to the aromatic and tasting techniques required to produce outstanding wines.

- Direct involvement in winemaking. Grab your scissors and crates and start collecting grapes with expert assistance and, when possible, alongside other winemakers.
- Time to enjoy well-deserved breaks for lunch directly in our vineyards.

- Winemaker-guided field trips to vineyards and wineries in full harvest mode, where you'll experience firsthand the transformation of grapes (that you will have just harvested) into the beginnings of wine. You'll see all the machinery involved in the process to understand winemaking in detail. From destemming to fermentation tanks, you'll learn how grape juice transforms into wine.

- Exposure to and wine tasting of top Torciano wines while grapes are being crushed, pressed, and fermented.

- Meet owners and wine instructors who are typically unavailable, particularly during harvest, and taste wines they reserve for their top clients while gaining insights and explanations of their process that few are privileged to experience.

- A winemaker dinner in vineyard and winery settings where you'll socialize, network, and celebrate the day's experiences.

An Educational Journey: Our instructors will teach you how to taste wine like professionals, building your confidence and vocabulary to elevate your tasting skills. You'll dive deep into an instructor-led "Understanding Tuscan Wines" course covering all Tuscan Viticultural Areas. At the end of this engaging day, you'll gain a new appreciation for all the passion, artistry, and processes that create the finest wines at Tenuta Torciano winery. Classes and Costs: Classes are held at our Tenuta Torciano winery in San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy. Lessons extend beyond the wine room to field study trips where you'll find yourself in vineyards learning viticulture, then in wineries and working cellars where you'll learn winemaking firsthand.

"Lucy Grape Stomping" Contest!

Channel your inner Lucille Ball and recreate the iconic grape stomping scene! Come dressed as Lucy Ricardo from the famous "I Love Lucy" grape stomping episode during your harvest experience.

🏆 Grand Prize: Best Lucy Costume Wins a Full Case of Tenuta Torciano Premium Wines!

Contest runs throughout harvest season (August 15th - November 10th). Winner announced at the end of harvest season.

Contest Details:

  • Dress as Lucy Ricardo from the famous grape stomping episode

  • Extra points awarded for creativity and authenticity

  • Share your photos on social media with #LucyAtTorciano and #Torciano

Note: Lucy costume contest is optional and can be combined with any harvest experience booking.

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Lucy Grape Stomping Contest

The Harvest Experience is priced €250.00 per person and includes:

  • All wines tasted during the experience

  • Visit of vineyards and wine cellars with field trip experiences

  • Harvest lesson with winemaker including grape stomping. Experience the unique sensation of stomping grapes beneath your feet and create commemorative wine memories

  • A gourmet lunch and full wine tasting in the vineyards surrounded by nature, with beautiful views

  • Lessons from top instructors (our staff includes Master Sommeliers, Masters of Wine, winemakers, Italian Wine Professionals)

The Tuscan Lunch follows this menu:

  • Appetizers: Tuscan cheeses and salami, bruschetta and snacks

  • First Course: Truffle lasagna or traditional Tuscan ribollita soup

  • Second Course: Roasted meat with seasonal roasted vegetables

  • Dessert: Traditional cantuccini with dessert wine

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus available upon request.

This menu may vary according to seasonality and chef's selections.

List of products you will taste during the event:

  • Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
  • Chianti DOCG
  • Chianti Classico DOCG
  • Morellino di Scansano DOCG
  • Super Tuscan "Baldassarre" cabernet, merlot, sangiovese
  • Super Tuscan "Cavaliere" sangiovese & merlot
  • Super Tuscan "Bartolomeo" sangiovese & cabernet
  • Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
  • Rosé
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Truffle olive oil
  • Spicy Pepper Olive Oil
  • Balsamic Vinegar Gold Reserve


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Additional Information:

  • Availability: Harvest season, by booking only

  • Start times: 10:00am-11:00am and 3:00pm-5:00pm - The experience lasts approximately 2.5 hours

  • Booking Notes: Please alert staff of any intolerances or allergies during booking and before the tasting.

  • Experience Notes: Please dress appropriately for the experience. You will be walking on hilly vineyard terrain.

  • Group Size: Minimum of 2 people required

  • Cancellation Policy: All packages are subject to availability. Cancellation required 7 days before the start date.

  • Languages: Languages other than Italian and English are not guaranteed, though may be possible at the estate.

  • Note: This tasting does not include a guided tour of the winery and caves. If you are interested in the tour, visit the dedicated service "Tour in the Vineyard and Winery".

  • In the event of adverse weather conditions or extreme temperatures, Tenuta Torciano reserves the right to change the location based on availability. Please note that reservations are not amendable. Should the client choose not to accept variations, we are not held responsible.

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Package Price (tip, taxes included):

- San Gimignano Vineyards per Adult €250.00
- San Gimignano Vineyards per Teen (4-17) €150.00

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Shuttle or Transportation Service to reach the Winery
This service can only be requested upon booking confirmation and is subject to availability.
Confirmation can be requested every day from 10am to 6pm italian time.

To confirm contact us here:
Phone: +39 0577 988134
Mobile: +39 366 2324058 Phone: +39 0577 950055
Mobile: +39 335 6390782

The Shuttle service cannot be guaranteed based on availability; but the structure will make every effort to provide what is requested in the best possible way.

Payment needed for any additional Shuttle and transportation Service.

Servizio Shuttle o Navetta per raggiungere la struttura
Questo servizio può essere richiesto solo alla conferma della prenotazione ed è soggetto a disponibilità.
La conferma può essere richiesta tutti i giorni dalle 10:00 alle 18:00.

Per confermare contattarci qui:
Telephone: +39 0577 988134
Mobile: +39 366 2324058 Phone: +39 0577 950055
Mobile: +39 335 6390782

Il servizio Shuttle può non essere garantito in base alla disponibilità; ma la struttura si impegnerà nel fornire a meglio quanto richiesto.

Pagamento richiesto per ogni servizio shuttle o navetta addizionale.

Amenities:

Servizi Aggiuntivi:

Open Space Spazi all'aperto

  • Panoramic view Vista panoramica
  • Private garden Giardino privato
  • Private forest Foresta privata
  • Private vineyard Vigneto privato

Additional services Altri servizi

  • Shuttle service payment needed Servizio navetta a pagamento
  • Airport shuttle payment needed Navetta aeroportuale a pagamento
  • Transportation with private driver payment needed Auto con autista personale a pagamento
  • Overnight stay in wine hotel payment needed Pernottamento in hotel a pagamento
  • Helicopter wine tour payment needed Tour in elicottero a pagamento
  • Aperitif in San Gimignano tower payment needed Aperitivo in torre a San Gimignano a pagamento

Restaurant Servizi di ristorazione

  • Italian cuisine Cucina italiana
  • Vegetarian menu Menu vegetariano
  • Vegan menu Menu vegano
  • Gluten free menu Menu senza glutine

Internet Internet

  • WiFi Internet available free of charge throughout the winery. Internet WiFi disponibile gratuitamente in tutta la struttura.

Parking Parcheggio

  • Free private parking is available without booking. Parcheggio privato disponibile gratuitamente in loco senza prenotazione.

General services Servizi generali

  • Air conditioning Aria condizionata
  • Room heather Riscaldamento
  • Shading Ombreggianti
  • Private room Sala privata

Accessibility Accessibilità

  • Kids allowed Ingresso consentito ai bambini
  • Dogs allowed Ingresso consentito ai cani
  • Access for disabled people Accesso a persone con disabilità

Spoken language Lingue parlate

  • English Inglese
  • Italian Italiano
* Visit of the wine cellar, barrels and barriques is done from 9:00am to 11:00am. * Visita alla cantina, alle botti e alle barriques è possibile solo dalle 9:00 fino alle 11:00.

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Tenuta Torciano
Via Crocetta 16, Loc. Ulignano 53037 San Gimignano (Siena), Tuscany, Italy

Tenuta Torciano
Via Crocetta 16, Loc. Ulignano 53037 San Gimignano (Siena), Toscana, Italia

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