Exclusive Barrel Wine Tasting Experience at Tenuta Torciano

 

Enjoy our Exclusive Barrel Wine Tasting Experience at Tenuta Torciano

Experience the ultimate in wine tasting with our Exclusive Barrel Wine Tasting Experience at Tenuta Torciano. This one-of-a-kind opportunity lets you taste wines directly from the barrels, offering a rare glimpse into the future of Tuscan wines. Guided by our expert, you’ll explore the complexities of wine straight from the barrel, discovering flavors that will evolve into celebrated bottles in years to come.

Begin with an insightful introduction to the rich history of Tenuta Torciano and the winemaking process. Our knowledgeable guide will lead you through the secrets of harvest, fermentation, and aging, providing an in-depth understanding of what makes our wines exceptional.

During this immersive experience, you’ll taste wines at various stages of aging, learning to analyze their flavors and aromas. Discover how to identify subtle fruit notes, evaluate tannins, and recognize oak influences. This hands-on tasting is complemented by local delicacies, enhancing your appreciation of Tuscany’s vibrant wine culture.

Tasting Wine from the Barrel: How to Analyze Flavors

Securing a tasting appointment at our winery can be challenging, and tasting wine directly from the barrel is even more rare. Age-worthy, collectible wines often start off harsh and need to mature for 4 to 6 years in oak barrels. When tasting barrel-aged wine, it's crucial to navigate the strong tannins and oak to uncover the underlying balance and potential of the wine. Here’s how to approach barrel tasting for the first time.

 

Step 1: Identify Fruit Flavors and Aromas

Start by focusing on the subtle fruit notes, setting aside the oak and tannins for now. What types of fruit do you detect? A well-balanced wine will present a harmonious blend of slightly sweet fruit with hints of floral or herbal nuances.

 

Step 2: Evaluate the Tannins

Once you've identified the fruit flavors, assess the tannins. At this stage, age-worthy wines will have pronounced tannins that may cause a puckering sensation. Despite their intensity, the tannins should still feel relatively smooth on the palate.

 

Step 3: Smell the Oak

Barrel-aged wine will have a pronounced aroma of new wood or oaky spices. While this scent might dominate at first, it will likely mellow as the wine continues to mature. Look for wines that offer a balance of fruit and tannin layers alongside the oak.

 

Step 4: Assess the Wine’s Balance

Finally, evaluate how the fruit, tannins, and oak interact. Although each component may seem a bit rough and unrefined, they should be in proportion and complement each other, indicating the wine’s potential for aging and balance.

 

Discover Our Barrel Wine Tasting Experience at Tenuta Torciano

Join us at Tenuta Torciano for an unforgettable Barrel Wine Tasting Experience at Tenuta Torciano. This experience is ideal for those who wish to enjoy the best of Tuscany in a relaxed and intimate setting. You'll be treated to a carefully curated selection of local products, expertly paired with our finest wines.

  • Appetizers: Tuscan cheeses and salami, bruschetta
  • Dessert: cantuccini biscuits with dessert wine

Wine and Olive Oil Tasting: A Journey Through Tuscan Flavors

Your tasting experience will feature a selection of wines and olive oils that perfectly complement the flavors of your meal. You may taste the following during your visit:

  • 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

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.
  • 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.

Additional Information:

Start of visit: from 09:00am - 11:00am - from 3.00pm - 5:00pm

Duration: about 60 minutes

Availability: All year, appointment is necessary

Booking notes: In case of intolerance or allergies, alert the staff during the booking and before the tasting.

Menu variations: Available on request, gluten free, vegan or vegetarian Menu

 

 
 

 

Price (tip, taxes included):

 

Price per Adult: from € 120,00

Price per Teen (4-17): from € 90,00

 

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

Languages: Languages โ€‹โ€‹other than Italian and English aren't guaranteed, even if possible in 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, low or high temperatures, Tenuta Torciano reserves the right to change the location based on availability. Please note that the reservation is not amendable. Should the client choose not to accept the variation, we do not hold ourselves responsible.


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To be added to your Booking:

Da aggiungere alla tua Prenotazione:

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 puรฒ essere richiesto solo alla conferma della prenotazione ed รจ soggetto a disponibilitร .
La conferma puรฒ 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 puรฒ non essere garantito in base alla disponibilitร ; ma la struttura si impegnerร  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 Accessibilitร 

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

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 รจ possibile solo dalle 9:00 fino alle 11:00.

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This package is organized in collaboration with our partner travel agency Fly To Wine s.r.l. P.IVA. 01460730524

Questo pacchetto è organizzato in collaborazione con la nostra agenzia di viaggi partner Fly to Wine s.r.l. P.IVA. 01460730524

E-commerce managed by P.IVA. 01097400525

E-commerge gestito da P.IVA. 01097400525

 

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Tenuta Torciano
Via Crocetta 18, Loc. Ulignano 53037 San Gimignano (Siena), Tuscany, Italy

Tenuta Torciano
Via Crocetta 18, Loc. Ulignano 53037 San Gimignano (Siena), Toscana, Italia

Tenuta Torciano Az. Agricola di Giachi Pierluigi - P.IVA: 00375840527