The Countess’s Lunch: Wine Tasting Paired with Signature Cuisine
Overview
Experience the hospitality of Poggio ai Laghi with your loved ones, in our authentic Chianti winery. This cozy lunch, leaves you with a deeper appreciation for the art of winemaking and the beauty of the Tuscan winemaking history.
Our wine expert will walk you through the tasting journey. As you learn about the winemaking process and the passion behind each bottle, the food and wine experience becomes more than a meal—it becomes a memory, and quite possibly your most cherished souvenir from the Tuscan countryside.
You’ll sample a selection of our finest wines, showing the skill and dedication of our winemakers. You’ll also savor the winery’s exquisite oils and vinegars, each one crafted with the same attention to detail and quality as the wines.
What's Included
- Lunch
Meeting Location
STRADA DI SANT'ANTONIO
56, 53035 Monteriggioni SI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Tasting Selection
A curated journey led by our sommeliers, where each product expresses the richness and harmony of our territory with authenticity and grace.
Selected Wines:
Arella – Spumante Cuvée Extra Dry Oletta
Firmina – Spumante Rosé Extra Dry
Oletta – Chianti Riserva DOCG
Lucilla – Chianti Classico DOCG
Aranda – Supertuscan IGT
Donna Ava – Toscana Rosso IGT
Nina - Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Arania - IGT Bianco Toscana
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI – Gold Selection
Lacrime Viola – Red Onion Balsamic Vinegar (Tuscan Excellence)
Extra Virgin Olive Oils:
Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Balanced and harmonious
White Truffle Olive Oil – Elegant and enveloping
Chili Pepper Olive Oil – Bold and vibrant
The Lunch Menu
An elegant interpretation of classic Tuscan cuisine, thoughtfully crafted to enhance the richness of our wines, oils, and vinegars.
Appetizers:
Tuscan salami, finocchiona, Tuscan cured ham, pecorino cheese, bruschetta with fresh tomato and basil, toasted bread crisp with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
First Course:
Lasagna with traditional Tuscan meat ragù
Main Course:
Roast pork loin (arista) with oven-baked potatoes
Dessert:
Cantuccini and Vin Santo
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-398201P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Countess’s Lunch: Wine Tasting Paired with Signature Cuisine is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Countess’s Lunch: Wine Tasting Paired with Signature Cuisine will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
