Quiet Chianti Classico: Day Trip

A quick and light Italian styled breakfast will be served at Fattoria di Fugnano before we head out for one of Tuscany’s most famous areas, Chianti Classico. The zone of Chianti Classico makes up the area between Florence and Siena. The steep and rocky hill sides are dominated by forests, olive groves, historic castles, stunning and villas, and of course, vines. The ride along these hilly roads is stunning at every turn. There will be plenty of opportunities for photo stops

Chianti Classico is an area full of history and legends. You will be lead through multiple stories of how Chianti Classico became a region, the symbolic black rooster labeling, its original recipe, its rise and fall to fame, and its current DOCG requirements. The area plays host to over 480 producers, many of which produce and export thousands upon thousands of bottles every year. Our excursion will not take us to one of the bigger producers, rather one of the smallest and newer to the game.

Podere Bucine, is located just above the beautifully rustic and quaint hilltop town of Montefioralle. Loreto, the producer and winemaker, is originally from Sicily. A Sicilian winemaker in Chianti Classico is not very common, however, the romance of Italy has no bounds. Loreto met his wife, Eleonora, while living and working in Verona. It was Eleonora’s family that owned this incredible property that Loreto would eventually manage. In 2016, Loreto and Eleonora moved back to Montefioralle to help with the management of the land, and made their first Chianti Classico vintage in 2016. The rest is history. 

Loreto continues to learn, grow, and adapt with his production, increasing change of climate factors, and the general market. He is set to release his first Chianti Classico Riserva in 2025, while his production of Chianti Classico, Loré (a Rose), and L’Obbligatorio (a white blend), continue to impress.

His wines are fresh and simple, perfect for any occasion, especially with a charcuterie board or classic pasta dishes with fresh tomatoes. Loreto and Podere Bucine’s future is very bright and we cannot wait for you to meet him!

After a small farm tasting, you are in for a treat, both metaphorically and literally. Get your aprons ready, Gian Luca of Alcanto del Forno is taking us through a Tuscan gastronomic experience. At the bottom of Loreto’s hill, Gian Luca will be waiting, welcoming us into his beautiful home. A cooking class at Alcanto del Forno is always full of laughs, smiles, messy hands, and very full stomachs.

Listening to Gian Luca talk you through a dish is both charming and spellbinding, while his smile and laugh are extremely contagious. Everything being prepared will be local and seasonal, the Tuscan way!

After yet another afternoon of wine and food, we will take our time back to Fattoria di Fugnano in San Gimignano, making a few more pit stops along the way for some photo stops. The rest of the evening is up to you!! After a little bit of free time to recharge your batteries, many of us will be heading into San Gimignano for a classic Tuscan aperitivo. Laura will be joining us in town as she will show us some nice spots for small bites and wines. If you prefer a date night, a solo dinner, or to stay and cook something in your bnb, please feel free! This night is up to you.

This day trip is part of our Grand Tour, and Gems of San Gimignano, Chianti Classico, and Chianti adventures. To learn more about these tours, click below!

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