Italy, Tuscany, Programs (Cont'd)
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| 20 - Romanesque Pievi & the Wine |
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This program combines morning
wine lessons at the Enoteca de'Giraldi in Florence with
afternoon trips by a private minivan to Tuscan wineries, and
an English speaking guide/driver expert in wine, food, and art
history.
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Starting dates are at the convenience of our guests.
The program
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Sunday
- Morning free
- 3 p.m. Historic, cultural, and oenogastronomic tour
of Florence.
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Monday
- 10 a.m. White wines and introduction to organoleptic
analysis; presentation of 4 Tuscan white wines from
Trebbiano to Chardonnay, matched with slices of grilled
bread with fish and olive pâté.
- 3 p.m. Depart for Pomino, visit the medieval village and
its Pieve.
- Visit to Fattoria Frescobaldi and wine tasting
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Tuesday
- 10 a.m. Rosé wines and introduction to and use of
differently shaped wine glasses; presentation of 3 Tuscan
rosé wines, matched with slices of grilled bread with
garlic and oil "di frantoio" and with tomato and basil.
- 3 p.m. Depart for Fattoria di Capezzana in Carmignano
and wine tasting.
- Visit to Villa Medicea in Poggio a Caiano.
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Wednesday
- 10 a.m. Red wines and discussion of the use of barrels
and barriques, and techniques used in cellars; presentation
of 4 Tuscan red wines matched with cured pork and cheeses.
- 3 p.m. Depart for Fattoria di Selva Piana and wine tasting.
- Visit to the historic center of Pontassieve.
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Thursday
- 10 a.m. Dessert wines; presentation of 3 Tuscan
dessert wines matched with cheeses and local biscuits.
- 3 p.m. Depart for Fattoria di Petr
- Visit to the Convento di Rosano.
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Friday
- 10 a.m. Sparkling wines; presentation of 2 Tuscan
spumanti and a Tuscan prosecco matched with fruit and
desserts.
- 3 p.m. Depart for Fattoria Montellori and wine tasting.
- Visit to the medieval village of San Miniato.
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To Contact Us: |
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| Phone: 510-888-9625
Fax: 510-889-6658
Toll Free: 866-863-0565
Email: info@winetoursinc.com
3615 Seabreeze Ct.
Hayward, CA 94542
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