Sip authentic Italian wine at a private 12th-century castle on this tasting tour from Florence. Travel to the Chianti region of Tuscany in a comfortable, air-conditioned van for a fun day of learning about wine and the local traditions of the region. Let experts show you how traditional Chianti wine has been made for the past 300 years. This is no stuffy event of swirling and sniffing your glass, but an opportunity to learn the storey of the castle and the family that currently lives there. With the help of English-speaking guides, you are guaranteed to go home and impress your friends with your new knowledge of Tuscan winemaking traditions. And the best part is, you won’t even feel like you're learning, but rather enjoying a gathering amongst old friends. The tour begins with a trip to the vineyards to learn about and taste the different types of grapes used to make wine. After you’ve got a chance to see where the grapes are grown, return to the castle for a guided tasting of wines made on-site, followed by a delicious traditional Tuscan lunch and tour of the wine cellar.