Description
This wine and olive oil tasting in Montecatini Terme happens inside a shop that opened more than three decades ago, run by someone who picks niche, high-quality labels. First comes a brief talk on Tuscan wines and olive oil, with a few surprising facts.
Then comes the tasting itself: three local wines from producers of the area, each presented with its aromas and the food it goes with, followed by olive oil and an explanation of how it is made and how to recognise a good one. At harvest time you can taste the freshly pressed oil. The aperitif is rounded off with typical products such as Tuscan bread with seasonal sauces, croutons, cold cuts and cheese, and the menu follows the season.
- Three Tuscan wines, guided
- Olive oil to taste
- A selection of local products
- Stories about Tuscan food culture from an expert guide
It suits travellers after something authentic, couples, small groups, and anyone who wants to see Tuscany away from the tourist trail. Montecatini Terme lies near Florence, Lucca and Viareggio, with parking nearby. A taxi pickup can be arranged on request and is paid separately to the driver.