4 Wines & 2 Olive Oils Tasting in Chianti Winery with Tour

Come for the wine, stay for the family story. I like this experience for its small family-run setting and its generous tasting of four wines, two olive oils, and six pieces of toasted Tuscan bread. The main thing to consider is that Terre di Perseto is a working winery, not a polished museum-style estate, so equipment, cobwebs, and harvest-season disorder may be part of what you see.

The 90-minute visit offers a useful look at how wine and extra virgin olive oil are made. I also like that you may take a short walk through the vineyards, where the grapes used in the tasting actually grow. The $43.21 price is fair for the number of pours and the food included, though you should plan your route carefully because the property is about a 50-minute walk from San Casciano.

This is a good choice if you want a relaxed introduction to Chianti production without spending half a day at a large estate. The maximum group size is 14, and the family welcome, including hosts such as Niccolò, Daniel, Benedicta, and Mattias, gives the visit a personal feel.

Key points to know before booking

• Four wines in one sitting: Taste two IGT Toscana wines, one Chianti Classico, and one Chianti Classico Riserva.
• Two oils with six bruschette: You receive three pieces of toasted Tuscan bread with each extra virgin olive oil.
• A working agricultural property: The cellar may look active and practical rather than spotless or decorative.
• Optional vineyard walk: You may take a short walk among the vines after or around the tasting.
• Small group format: The experience accepts a maximum of 14 people and is offered in English.
• Good value near Florence: At $43.21 per person, the tasting includes both wine and olive oil, not wine alone.

Arriving at Terre di Perseto near San Casciano

The meeting point is Terre di Perseto, at Via di Perseto 4 in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, in the hills outside Florence. The experience starts and ends at the same place, so you do not need to arrange a second pickup point afterward.

The location matters. This is a countryside visit, not a tasting room in central Florence. The information provided does not include transportation from Florence, so you need to organize your own way to the winery and allow enough time to arrive at the stated address. If you are walking from San Casciano, the property is roughly 50 minutes away on foot, according to one detailed account. That can be pleasant for a strong walker, but it may not suit everyone, especially after drinking wine.

The visit is offered in English, and confirmation is provided when you book. Service animals are allowed, and most people can take part. The group limit of 14 keeps the setting more intimate than a large coach excursion, although the actual number on your date may be smaller.

A family winery with an honest working feel

The tour begins with a welcome from the owner or a member of the family. The family connection is central to the experience. Niccolò and Daniel Martelli are described as running the property after the passing of their grandfather in 2020, carrying on work connected with the family farm and its roughly 100 acres.

That detail helps explain the tone of the visit. You are not entering a stage set designed only for photographs. You are visiting a place where tractors, presses, destemmers, barrels, and other equipment are part of daily work. Depending on the season, the production area may look busy or untidy.

This point deserves a clear warning. One visitor found the winery run down and was unhappy with cobwebs and dirty equipment. The host replied that the property is a real working cellar, not a museum, and that the visit took place during September harvest, when machinery was in use and the cellar was especially chaotic. The winery also makes Vin Santo using a traditional method in which barrels remain sealed for 10 or 11 years, explaining why cobwebs can appear around some of the long-sealed barrels.

You should decide what kind of setting you want. If you expect manicured grounds, spotless machinery, and a decorative tasting room, this may disappoint. If you prefer seeing a farm where wine is actually produced, the rough edges can make the visit more informative.

Seeing how wine and olive oil are made

During the tour, the host explains the company’s story and current production. You see machinery and barrels while learning how grapes become wine and olives become extra virgin olive oil.

The wine portion covers the basic production process, with equipment such as presses and destemmers mentioned as part of the cellar. This is useful because the tasting comes after you have seen the practical side of production. You can connect the wine in your glass with the equipment and barrels used to make it.

The olive oil discussion adds something many short winery visits leave out. You learn how the two extra virgin oils are produced, then taste them directly on bread. This makes the comparison easier than simply hearing tasting notes. Olive oil can seem like a minor side product at some wineries, but here it has a clear place in the visit.

The explanations are relaxed rather than formal. Benedicta is praised for showing both modern wine-making methods and older tools, while Mattias is described as friendly and informative during the tasting. The family members and hosts appear to take pride in explaining their work without making the visit feel like a lecture.

Four wines, from IGT Toscana to Chianti Classico Riserva

The wine tasting includes four labels:

• Two IGT Toscana wines
• One Chianti Classico
• One Chianti Classico Riserva

That lineup gives you a simple progression through different Tuscan categories. IGT Toscana wines can offer the winery more freedom in grape choices and production methods, while Chianti Classico follows the rules of its protected appellation. The Riserva is the more mature wine in this set.

The exact grape varieties, vintages, alcohol levels, and tasting notes are not provided, so you should not expect a detailed technical flight in which every wine is explained in advance. The value lies in tasting four different expressions from the same producer and seeing how the wines compare side by side.

The tasting takes place in a dedicated room with tables, so you can sit rather than balance a glass while standing at a crowded counter. That makes the experience especially comfortable for a date, a small family group, or anyone who wants a calm afternoon stop.

The pace is another plus. The visit is scheduled for about 90 minutes, but accounts describe the hosts as unhurried and accommodating, including when a group arrived late. Still, your exact timing may depend on the group and the day’s work at the winery.

Two olive oils and six pieces of Tuscan bread

The food is simple, but it has a purpose. Each person receives six bruschette, or toasted slices of Tuscan bread. Three are seasoned with Terre di Perseto extra virgin olive oil, and three are seasoned with Terre di Perseto DOP Chianti Classico extra virgin olive oil.

The first is the estate’s regular extra virgin olive oil. The second carries the DOP Chianti Classico designation, which links it to a protected production area and specific standards. Tasting both on plain toasted bread lets you focus on their flavor, aroma, and texture.

Do not expect a full meal. The bruschette provide a useful base for the tasting, but the menu is a starter rather than lunch. One person wished the bread had included tomatoes, which is a fair reminder that the food is intentionally basic. The bread and oil are there to show the oil clearly, not to create an elaborate antipasto spread.

Extra food, wines, liqueurs, and spirits may be available for an additional charge. The supplied information does not specify the selection or price, so ask at the winery if you want to turn the tasting into a larger stop.

The optional vineyard walk

A short walk through the vineyards may be possible during the visit. This is a valuable addition because it connects the glass in front of you with the rows of vines around the property.

The walk is described as optional and short, not as a formal hike. The exact route and duration can depend on the day, weather, and work taking place. If you are eager to spend time outdoors, ask the host when you arrive.

The grounds have been praised as beautiful and peaceful, but you should keep expectations sensible. The property is a working farm, and September harvest can bring machinery, cut brush, logs, and active production work. That may not look tidy, but it gives you a more direct view of how the estate operates.

Wear shoes suitable for uneven outdoor surfaces if you plan to walk. This is practical advice rather than a promise about the route, since the details of the vineyard walk are not specified.

What makes the experience good value at $43.21

At $43.21 per person, the price is reasonable for the amount included. You receive a winery explanation, a look at production equipment and barrels, four wine pours, two olive oil tastings, and six pieces of bruschetta.

A similar experience in the Chianti area can cost more when it includes transport, a large meal, or a long guided visit. This experience does not include stated transportation from Florence, and it is only about 90 minutes, so the price works best if you are already arranging your own route through the countryside.

The strongest value is the variety. You are not paying for only one glass of Chianti and a few drops of oil. You get to compare IGT Toscana wines with Chianti Classico and Chianti Classico Riserva, then compare two oils from the same producer.

The price is less attractive if you want a grand estate, extensive grounds, or a full meal. You are paying for a compact working-winery visit with a family welcome, not a full-day food and wine program.

The setting suits couples, families, and small groups

The relaxed pace makes this a good date activity. One account describes the tasting as a pleasant way to spend time sipping Chianti, with a friendly host and owner. The seated tables also make it easier to talk, listen, and taste at your own pace.

Families can take part, too. A 16-year-old in one group tasted the olive oil and smelled the wine rather than drinking it. The experience is not limited to people who want a serious wine education, since the oil tasting and the production tour give non-drinkers something to enjoy.

The group limit of 14 is useful for anyone who dislikes large organized excursions. You may still share the room with other groups, but the stated maximum keeps the visit small by tour standards.

The experience suits you best if you value personal contact and practical information. It is less suitable if you mainly want glossy photographs, formal wine service, or a carefully staged estate. The contrast is important, because the main criticism concerned the appearance of the production area rather than the warmth or knowledge of the hosts.

Practical details that can shape your visit

The tour lasts approximately one hour and 30 minutes. That is long enough for a production explanation and a proper tasting, but short enough to fit into a day exploring the Chianti area.

You should not count on the visit as a complete lunch. The six bruschette are a starter, and extra food may cost more. If you need a substantial meal afterward, plan one separately.

The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed after booking. That makes it important to confirm your date, route, and transport plans before paying. Since the meeting point is outside Florence, check how you will reach Via di Perseto 4 and how you will return after the tasting.

The activity is offered in English, uses a mobile ticket, and accepts service animals. Most people can participate, but the optional vineyard walk and working-farm setting may be less comfortable for anyone who has difficulty with uneven outdoor areas.

Should you book the Terre di Perseto tasting?

I would book this experience if you want a friendly, family-run winery where the production work is visible and the tasting includes both wine and olive oil. The four-wine flight, six bruschette, and possible vineyard walk make $43.21 a fair price for a short stop near Florence.

I would skip it if your ideal winery has polished buildings, spotless display rooms, formal service, and carefully manicured grounds. Terre di Perseto may look active and rough around the edges, particularly during harvest. That is not a flaw for everyone, but it is a real part of the experience.

Before booking, ask yourself one simple question: do you want to see a working farm or a pretty wine showroom? If the answer is the first, this compact visit offers a warm introduction to Chianti wine and Tuscan olive oil without taking over your entire day.

FAQ

Where does the wine and olive oil tasting take place?

It takes place at Terre di Perseto, Via di Perseto 4, 50026 San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Florence, Italy.

How long does the experience last?

The experience lasts approximately one hour and 30 minutes.

What wines are included?

The tasting includes two IGT Toscana wines, one Chianti Classico, and one Chianti Classico Riserva.

How many olive oils are tasted?

You taste two extra virgin olive oils: Terre di Perseto Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Terre di Perseto DOP Chianti Classico Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

What food is served?

Each person receives six bruschette, or toasted Tuscan bread. Three are seasoned with each of the two olive oils.

Is a vineyard walk included?

A short walk in the vineyards may be possible, but it is optional and depends on the circumstances of the visit.

How many people can join the activity?

The maximum group size is 14 people.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. Cancellation or amendment requests do not result in a refund.