Products, courses and tastings
The hilly land of Le Fonti a San Giorgio is particularly suitable to the cultivation of olive trees producing an extra virgin olive oil of excellent quality, obtained from hand-harvested olives following the traditional Tuscan method, which exalts the typical aroma and flavour of the oil of this area. Crushing takes place as soon as the olives are harvested. The classic crushing method is followed by cold pressing in order to maintain the olives' organoleptic properties. In the property you can taste and buy the oil production.
The 12 hectares of vineyards represent nevertheless the main task of the owner, aimed to obtain an excellent quality through the accurate selection of local species of vines.
Guests can ask for a visit to the wine cellars, where they can discover techniques and secrets of production and finally taste the results: White and Tuscan Red IGT, Chianti DOCG, Chianti Montespertoli DOCG and Chianti Montespertoli Riserva DOCG. Guests can also appreciate the wine and olive oil during dinners and can purchase bottles at the agritourism shop.
It is also possible to learn more about wine and tasting techniques, participating on a wine tasting course, organized at the farm by professional sommeliers (AIS). Next to that, cooking courses can also be arranged for.
Booking request for wine tours and wine tasting courses
Individuals or groups that are not staying at Le Fonti a San Giorgio can also attend a wine tour to the cellars or wine tasting course, by using the booking form underneath.
The booking form will be send directly to the owner, who
will contact you as soon as possible and will inform you about the prices.
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