Quick Answer
Yes, you can visit two San Gimignano wineries in one day. This guided San Gimignano winery tour combines Tenuta Torciano, in the Chianti countryside, with Altezza Winery, on the hills above the town, and includes a private shuttle between the two wineries. It lasts about three hours and covers two guided visits and two wine tastings.
Panoramic tasting facing the towers of San Gimignano
Why Visit Two Wineries in One Day?
Why visit only one winery when two can tell two different chapters of the same Tuscan story? Around San Gimignano, wine is shaped not only by the grapes, but by the landscape, the history, the cellars, the food and the people who welcome you in.
This is not about drinking more wine. It is about understanding one region through two completely different worlds. Tenuta Torciano is rooted in the countryside and in thirteen generations of family tradition, with spiral-trained vines, atmospheric cellars and flowering gardens. Altezza Winery sits higher up at nearly 400 meters, with cellars carved into limestone and a privileged view of the towers of San Gimignano.
Visiting both in a single day turns a wine tasting into something more: discovering first hand how the same soil and the same grapes become two entirely different expressions of Tuscany. One region, two wineries, one unhurried day in San Gimignano wine country. For the full story behind this itinerary, read our guide on how to experience two San Gimignano wineries in one day.
Tenuta Torciano: vineyards, barrel cellar and tasting room
First Stop: Tenuta Torciano
Your visit begins at Tenuta Torciano Winery, at the entrance to the Chianti Valley, 35 minutes from Florence and 30 minutes from Siena. A guided tour of the vineyards opens the day, followed by the barrel aging cellar and the grape fermentation cellar, where you learn how the wine is made and how oak shapes it. The visit closes with a tasting of wines, olive oils and balsamic vinegar, served with Tuscan appetizers: cheeses, salumi and traditional bread.
The winery offers more than 45 experiences, from wine tastings and private tours to cooking classes and outdoor activities. If you would rather turn the day into a longer visit, you can add a light Tuscan lunch with wine tasting before setting off for the second winery.
Wines, olive oils and balsamic vinegar with Tuscan appetizers
Two wineries, one shuttle, about three hours. Pick your start time and secure your table.
From €158.00 per adult · free cancellation up to 20 days before
Second Stop: Altezza Winery
A private shuttle takes you from the countryside up into the hills, and the whole mood of the day changes. At Altezza Winery the experience becomes intimate and distinctly private: a guided visit through the historic underground cellars and the cave cellar with wooden barrels introduces the winery and its wines.
The tasting then unfolds on a panoramic terrace, with the medieval towers of San Gimignano feeling almost within arm’s reach and the surrounding hills of olive groves and vineyards spread out below. Where Tenuta Torciano tells the story of family tradition, Altezza offers a refined, secluded setting where the view becomes as much a part of the wine tasting as the wine itself.
Altezza Winery: cellars carved into the limestone
Your San Gimignano Winery Tour Itinerary
- Tenuta Torciano Winery Main stop Welcome, guided tour and tasting – visit of the vineyards, of the wine cellar with wooden barrels and of the grape fermentation cellar, followed by a tasting of wines, olive oils and balsamic vinegar with Tuscan appetizers
- Private shuttle transfer to Altezza Winery
- Altezza Winery in San Gimignano Main stop Guided tour and tasting – historic cellars and cave cellar with wooden barrels, then wine tasting with panoramic views of the San Gimignano towers and the surrounding hills of olive groves and vineyards
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
The second tasting, on the terrace above the hills
Both wineries work by appointment. Booking ahead is the only way to hold your preferred time slot.
Start times: 09:00am · 10:00am · 11:00am · 3:00pm · 4:00pm
What Is Included in the Tour
- Welcome at Tenuta Torciano Winery
- Guided tour of the vineyards, of the barrel aging cellar and of the grape fermentation cellar
- Tasting session of wines, olive oils and balsamic vinegar with Tuscan appetizers: cheeses, salumi and traditional bread
- Private shuttle transfer from Tenuta Torciano to Altezza Winery
- Guided tour of the historic cellars and of the cave cellar of Altezza Winery
- Wine tasting with panoramic view of the towers of San Gimignano
What Should You Taste?
Tenuta Torciano Winery
- 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
- Rosè
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Truffle olive oil
- Spicy Pepper Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar Gold Reserve
Altezza Winery
At Altezza the focus narrows to the winery’s own Collection: an elegant Vernaccia and a Chardonnay among the whites, and structured Sangiovese or Merlot based Super Tuscans among the reds, all shaped by the limestone soils of this elevated winery.
The tasting unfolds on a panoramic terrace, with the medieval towers of San Gimignano feeling almost within arm’s reach.
Tenuta Torciano vs Altezza: Why Experience Both?
Tenuta Torciano
- Setting: countryside vineyards, historic winery
- Character: family wine culture, thirteen generations
- Cellars: barrel aging and fermentation cellars
- The view: rolling vineyards and olive groves
Altezza Winery
- Setting: commanding hilltop at 400 meters, with panoramic views
- Character: boutique winery, exclusivity and privacy
- Cellars: underground cellars carved in limestone
- The view: the medieval towers of San Gimignano
Together, they tell a more complete story of San Gimignano wine country.
Ready for both? One booking covers the two guided visits, the two tastings and the shuttle in between.
Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian menus available on request
Enhance Your Visit with Additional Services
To make your visit to Torciano Winery truly unforgettable, consider adding one of our exclusive services:
- Shuttle Service: Enjoy convenient transportation to and from the winery.
- Vineyard Tour: Explore the beautiful vineyards and learn about our winemaking process.
- Winery Lunch: Add a light Tuscan lunch with wine tasting in the countryside.
- Helicopter Ride: Experience a breathtaking aerial view of San Gimignano.
- Stay Overnight: Extend your Tuscan experience with a night in our nearby hotel, featuring rooms with panoramic views of the vineyards and surrounding countryside.
Our goal is to provide an exceptional experience tailored to your preferences.