Sip & Explore Tuscany

An inspiring journey through Tuscany’s vineyards, villages, and landscapes. Discover authentic wine experiences that blend culture, beauty, and taste in every glass.

The best places to go on a wine tour in Tuscany

two glasses of red wine on a table with green Tuscan hills in the background

Embark on a journey through Tuscany, one of the world’s premier destinations for wine lovers. With its diverse winemaking regions, each offering a unique blend of flavors, history, and ambiance, deciding on the perfect Tuscan wine tour can be as…

How long is a Tuscan wine tour?

group of people toasting red wine glasses in the vineyards during a Tuscan wine tour

How much time should you set aside for a Tuscan wine tour? That’s a common query we encounter from travelers planning their idyllic getaway in the heart of Italy. The duration of each wine tour with Tuscany Tour Time is…

Explore a hidden gem of Tuscany on a wine tour to San Gimignano

Did you know that one of the most famous Tuscan wines comes from San Gimignano? Most wine lovers visit the Chianti region when they come to Tuscany. And they should!  But you may also want to venture beyond Chianti to explore…

Italian Merlot: Yes, it’s a thing, and it’s delicious!

You probably don’t expect to drink Italian Merlot on a wine tour in Tuscany. But chances are that you’ll taste some Merlot grapes in our distinctive Tuscan wines.Most people know Merlot as a successful grape from the Bordeaux region of…

The best way to get from Florence to San Gimignano

Vineyard in the hills of tuscany near San Gimignano, Italy

So, you want to take a day trip from Florence to the medieval town of San Gimignano?  A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Tuscan hill town is known for its 14 majestic towers and its famous white wine, Vernaccia di…

Discover the Best Summer Wine Tours in Florence and Tuscany

Best things to do in Florence in the summer

Experience the finest summer wine tours in Florence and Tuscany. Join our exclusive Italian wine tours and savor the richness of Tuscan wines with our expert guides. It’s no surprise that Florence wine tours have become a quintessential summer activity.…

Discover the Finest Florence Wine Tours and Authentic Tuscan Wine Gifts

Are you looking for the perfect gift for a wine lover? We’re certain that even the most discerning wine enthusiast will be thrilled to get a wine tour Florence or a special bottle of Tuscan wine. After all, Tuscany is…

Should you drink an old bottle of wine?

Suppose you find a 50-year-old bottle of Chianti in the cellar. Can you still drink it? It’s a question we’re often asked on our Tuscany wine tours. Sometimes, people buy wine and want to save it for a special occasion. But don’t…

How Cabernet Sauvignon grapes became popular in Tuscan wine

Guests on our wine tours from Florence are often surprised to learn that local winemakers sometimes use Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in Tuscan wine. How did a grape that originated in France make it into quintessential Tuscan wines, like Chianti? In…