Siena: Chianti Wine Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch
Description
Just a few minutes from Siena, San Giorgio a Lapi offers an authentic experience in the heart of Tuscany, in a unique location between Chianti Classico and Chianti Colli Senesi. What makes this tour special is the opportunity to experience a family-run winery firsthand, guided by the people who cultivate the vineyards and produce the wine. In addition to visiting the vineyards and wine cellars, you will discover the 11th-century Church of San Giorgio a Lapi and conclude your experience on our panoramic terrace overlooking the hills of Chianti and the Crete Senesi, where you will enjoy a guided tasting of 4 wines and a traditional Tuscan lunch prepared with local ingredients. A journey that combines wine, history, landscape, and genuine Tuscan hospitality.
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SAN GIORGIO A LAPI VINEYARDS AND OLIVE GROVES The visit begins with a walk through the vineyards in the heart of the Chianti region, in a unique location between Chianti Classico and Chianti Colli Senesi. Along the way, you will discover the history of our family-run winery, the characteristics of the soils and the surrounding landscape, and the work we carry out every day in the vineyard to produce high-quality grapes. An opportunity to experience firsthand the environment and scenery that give life to our wines.
CHURCH OF SAN GIORGIO A LAPI Nestled among vineyards and olive groves in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, the Church of San Giorgio a Lapi dates back to the 11th century and houses valuable frescoes from the Nasini school. A place rich in history, art, and charm that tells the authentic story of the territory between Chianti and the Crete Senesi, where spirituality, tradition, and landscape have come together for centuries.
WINEMAKING AND AGING CELLARS The tour continues with a visit to the winemaking and aging cellars, where you will discover every stage of wine production, from grape harvesting to the aging process. Through the story of our family, you will learn about the production techniques, the philosophy that guides our work, and the journey that transforms grapes into wine. An opportunity to step into the heart of the winery and gain a deeper understanding of Tuscan wine culture.
PANORAMIC TERRACE OF SAN GIORGIO A LAPI The experience concludes on the panoramic terrace of San Giorgio a Lapi, overlooking the rolling hills of Chianti and the Crete Senesi. In the shade of an ancient white mulberry tree, you will enjoy a tasting of 4 wines from our production and our extra virgin olive oil, accompanied by a traditional Tuscan lunch featuring an appetizer, first course, main course with side dish, and dessert prepared with local ingredients. A relaxing moment immersed in the aromas, flavors, and colors of the Tuscan countryside, with views stretching across two of the most captivating landscapes in the Siena area.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable clothing and suitable footwear for walking through the vineyards are recommended.
- Please inform us of any food allergies or intolerances at the time of booking.
- Dogs are welcome, provided they are respectful of the other guests.
- L’esperienza si svolge principalmente sulla terrazza panoramica. In caso di pioggia o temperature particolarmente elevate, la degustazione e il pranzo si terranno nella nostra sala degustazione interna climatizzata.
- Alcoholic beverages are served only to travelers aged 21 years and older.
Reviews(8)
What an incredible experience at St Giorgio di Lapi. The wine tasting was set amongst some of the most beautiful vineyard scenery we’ve ever seen, making it a truly memorable afternoon. The lunch was exceptional – every course was beautifully prepared and of a standard that genuinely felt worthy of a Michelin star. The wines were outstanding and perfectly complemented the food. A special mention to Eleanor, whose knowledge, passion and enthusiasm brought the whole experience to life. Her tour was fascinating, informative and delivered with genuine warmth, making us feel incredibly welcome throughout. If you’re visiting the Chianti region, this is an absolute must. Fantastic wine, outstanding food, breathtaking views and first-class hospitality.
Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful words. Knowing that our wines, the lunch, the vineyard views and the tour all became part of a memorable afternoon means a great deal to our family. We’ll be sure to share your message with Helena. She truly loves introducing guests to our winery and our corner of Chianti, and your words will mean a lot to her. If you find yourselves in Tuscany again, we’d be delighted to welcome you back to San Giorgio a Lapi for another wine tasting.
We were a family of 6 aged 19-60 and we all had the most wonderful time. Benedetta our guide was amazing. Her knowledge of the area, the vineyard and each of the wines produced there was impressive. We walked through the vineyard to the family chapel and were shown every aspect of their production. Even the lunch that accompanied the wine tasting was delicious and all overlooking the beautiful Tuscan Hills. Just idyllic. This place is a little gem. We would definitely recommend.
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review. It was wonderful to welcome your family and to know that guests of every generation enjoyed their time with us. We’ll gladly pass your kind words on to Benedetta, who loves sharing the story of our vineyard, our wines and our family. Thank you for recommending San Giorgio a Lapi. If you ever find yourselves back in Tuscany, we’d be delighted to welcome you again for another walk through the vineyards and a glass of wine overlooking the hills.
Our visit was amazing. We went on a fabulous tour with the greatest tour guide and had lunch on the terrace which was paired with a selection of their wines. While it is a smaller venue as compared to others, it was perfect for us. It was a relaxed, authentic, and intimate experience which is what we were looking for. The terrace view was so peaceful. We enjoyed their wine and olive oil so much that we had several bottles shipped back home, which was also a seamless and easy process. We will return should we be fortunate enough to visit Italy again. (Food was so good too!)
Thank you for such a thoughtful review. Knowing that you found the experience relaxed, authentic and personal means so much to us, because that’s exactly what we hope every guest feels when they visit our family winery. We’re also delighted that our wines and extra virgin olive oil will continue to remind you of your time in Tuscany. If one day your journey brings you back to Italy, you’ll always have a place waiting for you at San Giorgio a Lapi.
We had a great afternoon which started with a very informative and interesting tour. Our tour guide was terrific. It was followed by a 4-course meal and wine tasting to accompany the meal. The meal was one of the best while we were in Italy and the wine was superb as well. It was so beautiful to have lunch on the terrace overlooking the country side. We had wine and olive oil shipped back to the US because we loved it so much. It was a smaller venue but the service and setting gave it a very relaxed, intimate, and less touristy vibe. The ratings are high for a reason.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re especially pleased that you appreciated the atmosphere of our winery. Keeping every visit personal and unhurried is something our family truly believes in, and it’s wonderful to know it made your afternoon so enjoyable. We hope our wines and olive oil will bring back a few memories of Tuscany each time you open a bottle. If you ever return to Siena, we’d love to welcome you back to San Giorgio a Lapi.
Helena was spectacular. A sommelier from France working at a fourth-generation vineyard and olive oil farm. Outstanding wine and EVO! The meal was extraordinary, prepared by a superior chef. Our favorite tour this time to Italy.
Only a 15 euro taxi journey from Siena but very peaceful and well away from the city hustle and bustle, lovely people food and wine plus information on wine making and etiquette.
San Giorgio is an incredible family run winery with a great history. We enjoyed a wonderful tour of the vineyard and production facilities, led by one of the sons of the family. We then had a great tasting of their wines and delicious lunch cooked by one of the other brothers. Overall an incredible experience and value for the cost, a must stop if in Siena.
This was amazing experience! Sophia was such a knowledgeable, friendly tour guide. The vineyard is gorgeous, the cellars were so interesting, and the lunch and wines were fantastic! Gorgeous views, great wines, and awesome people - what more can you ask for?!
