Overnight stay with olive oil tasting and appetizers (x 1 person)
Romantic stay at the Torciano Hotel
Treat yourself to a romantic experiential quality holiday, escape to Tuscany with a special person for a beautiful moment between wines and gastronomy. Enjoy a 1 night stay in our Hotel Torciano Vecchio Asilo, a historic residence dating back to 1200, with a beautiful view of the hills and vineyards not far from the town of San Gimignano, famous for its 14 towers. The rooms are double and have a romantic Tuscan style, with iron beds, Tuscan furniture, ceilings with wooden beams and terracotta floors. They are all equipped with private bathroom, heating/air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, Wi-Fi internet and TV. Wide-ranging are the spaces available to guests, with a beautiful panoramic terrace overlooking green hills planted with vineyards, or the secret garden with centuries-old cypresses and fruit trees, perfect for spending a relaxing moment reading a book or listening to the sound of birds. In this package you will be offered a delicious tasting of various types of oils along with tasty appetizers with cured meats, cheese and croutons.
The hotel is located in the countryside of the medieval town of San Gimignano and in just 5 minutes by car you can reach the historic center of the city. The Tenuta Torciano winery is 1 km from the hotel and can also be reached on foot.
Your destination
San Gimignano is a small medieval village dating back to the eighth century. It is perhaps the most famous of the small towns of Tuscany. Travelers who want to imagine what Tuscany was like in the Middle Ages should definitely visit San Gimignano. If you choose an accommodation based in San Gimignano or its surroundings, you can travel in many different directions and discover those artistic, natural and historical beauties of Tuscany that will enrich your itinerary. Some of these places are also easily accessible by public transport and are not far away. Just half an hour drive to your point of stay you will find the most renowned cities of Tuscany, such as Siena and Florence.
Tasting of cheeses and wines in Tenuta Torciano Winery
Among the many cheese lovers, we understand that there are few people who really know how to taste it and know its quality and taste. It was essential for our winery to include this package to teach the art of cheese making and learn about the culture of cheeses and the combination with our wines and seasonal foods. During the tasting of the various and different types of cheeses, we discover together with our expert, the involvement of the five senses to understand the characteristics of the cheeses.
It starts with the basic tasting to discover the characteristics of fresh and aged cheeses, the combination of cheese with wine and the organoleptic characteristics of these cheeses, up to the conservation of the product. Our tastings are designed to delight the senses of the palate and to choose the product by understanding its origin and processing.
TNHE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Appetizers: Tuscan cheeses and cold cuts, mixed bruschetta.
- Tasting of 5 different cheeses with different maturation.
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Tasting of wines paired to cheeses.
Available on request: vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu.
AOUR EXCELLENT PRODUCTS TO TASTE:
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Chianti DOCG
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Morellino di Scansano DOCG
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
- Super Tuscan “Baldassarre” cabernet, merlot, sangiovese
- Super Tuscan “Cavaliere” sangiovese & merlot
- Super Tuscan “Bartolomeo” sangiovese & cabernet
- Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
- Bolgheri DOC
- Rosè
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Truffle Olive Oil
- Pepper Olive OIl
- Modena Balsamic Vinegar
THE GIFT VOUCHER INCLUDES:
• Overnight 1 night 1 person with breakfast at Hotel Torciano Vecchio Asilo
• Tasting of cheeses and wines at Tenuta Torciano Winery (from 9 am to 11 am)
• Personalized gift voucher
• Validity 1 year from purchase
Details:
Duration: 60 minutes
Car parking: Free
Reservation: In case of intolerances or allergies, notify the staff at the time of booking and before the tasting and lunch.