Arrive at Terre di Perseto winery and farm and meet your local guide. Learn more about the company's history and its production. Start with the cellars tour. Understand how wine and olive oils are made while taking a look at the machinery, the oil jars, and the barrels. After that, get ready for the olive oil tasting. Make yourself comfortable at the wine tasting room. Savor 3 extra virgin olive oils: tuscan extra virgin olive oil, monocultivar extra virgin and Chianti Classico extra virgin (Denomination of Protected Origin). Become a specialist while you hear your local guide explaining how they are composed and their flavors. The oils are accompanied by sliced apples to clean the mounth in between the tasting. Also, prepare your own bruschettas made of Tuscan bread seasoned with extra virgin olive oil on top of it.

Discover real country life in a very different reality totally surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. During the visit to the wine cellar your guide will tell you the story of the family who has started the farm in 1960. Then you will taste 3 different wines and the extra virgin oil. You can buy the products directly or arrange a door to door shipment. You can have a walk through the vineyards discovering holiday farmhouses which have been restored according to the Tuscan style. The estate has always been characterised by high-quality agricultural products combined with a deep respect for the environment and for protecting the health of its customers. Certification Since 1982, San Vito has been cultivating its crops in accord with organic principles, and produces its wines and olive oils without any use of weed-killers, pesticides, or synthetic chemical treatments. From 1985 on, all of San Vito's products have been certified by the A.I.A.B. (Associazione Italiana Agricoltura Biologica), and the winery is a member of I.F.O.A.M. (International Federation of Organic Agricoltural Movement). The current certifying authority is I.C.E.A. (Istituto per la Certificazione Etica ed Ambientale), which ensures observance of the E.U. 2092/91 regulation and international norms, in particular the NOP (National Organic Program) of the U.S. USDA. Method of cultivation San Vito's observance of organic farming means that it uses only substances derived from organic minerals, both for fertilisers and anti-pest treatments. This allows the soil to maintain its productive capacity without leaving any chemical residues in the soil or in the wines.

The tour will begin you first to the rooftop terrace of the cellar from where you will be able to enjoy the breathtaking view of the Chianti Valley below and listen to the history of the estate and the territory. The estate is situated in a very elevated position for Chianti Classico ares, 600 meters above sea level. You will be able to enjoy a short description of the Chianti Classico territory, and will also see the vineyards of the estate whilst listening to the particularities of organic agriculture and what it entails. You will also hear of interesting details about the vines, the selection of the grapes, and the fertilization of the soil. You will then see the gardens of the villa as well as a vegetable garden from where the farmers grow organic produce for their cooking classes. The road then leads further to the cellar, where you will be able to see maturing wines in wooden vessels and hear about the harvest period and what it means for the production of the wines. Last but not least, the degustation room awaits you, where you will be able to enjoy 2 fresh wines as well as 3 signature wines. You will hear about each wine and chianti classico wine in general, before you receive a picnic pack with a basket if you wish, which you will be able to enjoy after you degustation anywhere on the estate.

After arriving at the Fattoria Santa Stefano, your tour begins with an introduction to the grounds and history of this charming farmhouse. After learning about the building’s construction and local food and wine production, you’ll enter the farmhouse’s large wine cellar, featuring stainless steel and cement tanks used for the fermentation of their delicious Chianti wines. Then, it's time to visit the small and rustic 18th century cellar, home to the large barrels of French oak where the wine gets transferred and remains for six months to develop its rich and vibrant flavors. In the same cellar, you’ll also find the little barrels used for the production of Vinsanto, a delicious, amber-colored local dessert wine. To finish off the tour, see the farmhouse’s impressive “Orciaia”, where the extra-virgin olive oil is stocked directly after harvesting and pressing. From there, head back into the small wine shop to enjoy a tasting of some of the excellent local wine varieties and delicious extra-virgin olive oil, along with some great local food.