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Our Tuscany wine holidays offer far more than exceptional wine, immersing visitors in the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, which hosted some of the world’s most influential and artistic minds such as Da Vinci, Botticelli and Dante.
Tuscany boasts beautiful landscapes, a prestigious artistic and academic culture and unique gastronomic traditions. The fascinating museums, impressive number of World Heritage Sites and magnificent nature reserves make it an extremely popular tourist destination, attracting millions of tourists each year.
Tuscany has an immense cultural and artistic heritage, which is expressed in the region’s numerous churches, palaces, art galleries, museums, villages and piazzas. Some of the world’s most precious works of art, such as Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, Michelangelo’s David and the Pitti Palace call Tuscany home.
These remarkable cultural treasures, along with Tuscany’s reputation as one of Italy’s premier wine regions, are what make Tuscany wine holidays some of the most popular in Europe.
Tuscan cuisine is reputed worldwide for its delicious simplicity. Florentine steak, made from the highest quality Chianina beef, is produced here, as well as regional delicacies such as Olive Oil made from Moraiolo, Leccino and Frantoiano olives and white truffles from San Miniato.
Tuscany’s capital, Florence, lies on the river Arno, known for being one of the wealthiest cities in medieval times. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with its elegant piazzas, Renaissance palaces, academies, parks, churches, and monasteries.
Tuscany is Italy’s third most vine-planted region, despite the poor soil that encourages producers to emphasise low yields and higher quality levels in their wine.
It is home to some of the world’s most notable wine regions with red wine accounting for 80% of the wine produced. The Sangiovese grape is Tuscany’s most prominent grape, used in Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
Guests enjoy joining our Chianti wine tour to visit this prestigious wine area, near the villages of Gaiole, Castellina, and Radda. The area has been producing wine since the 13th Century and is often referred to as the “Bordeaux of Italy” which adds to the charm of a Tuscan Vineyard holiday. is what makes a Tuscan vineyard holiday so appealing.
Other widely planted red grape varieties are Canaiolo, Colorino, Malvasia Nera and Mammolo. For white wines, the Trebbiano grape is the most prominent, followed by Malvasia, Vermentino and Vernaccia. Tuscany has also gained fame for its sweet dessert wine, Vin Santo (meaning Holy Wine), which is made from a variety of the region’s grapes.
To fully immerse in the region’s rich wine culture and picturesque landscapes, a Tuscan vineyard holiday offers the perfect opportunity to experience the unique terroir, wine tasting, and the artistry behind its renowned wines.
Our friendly team would love to hear from you on +44 (0) 1920 46 86 66 or at info@grapeescapes.net to discuss your requirements and suggest suitable Tuscany wine tasting holiday packages, however we have listed some of our favourite wine tours of Tuscany including Chianti wine tour and tastings, which are also available to book online.
If you can’t find what you are looking for on our web site, we would be thrilled to put together a tailor-made Tuscany wine holiday itinerary for you.
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"All in all an excellent break and I would certainly recommend your tours to others. Many thanks for all your help and the help of your team to get all the arrangements in place. I hope that we will be able to use Grape Escapes again in the future."
Carol- West Sussex, UK
